Akin Fakeye Nigerian Sculptor
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1935
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| Nationality |
Nigerian
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| Occupation |
Sculptor
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Akin (Akinlabi) Fakeye was born in Ila Orangun, Osun state in Nigeria, in 1936. His father Adewuyi Oguntunde Fakeye was known as a master carver. As was tradition, Akin Fakeye was taught the art of carving by his father. Upon the death of his father, Akin went into apprenticeship under his brother Lamidi Fakeye from 1958–1967. He established himself in his own studio from 1968. From that time he has worked on a number of collaborations with his brother Lamide Fakeye and has also trained twenty apprentices including Ayo Bankole and his own sons, Jimoh Fakeye, Sulaiman Fakeye, Akeem Fakeye and Lukman Fakeye. All four of his sons are now professional carvers in their own right and have established their own studios.
