(I am) À Yàmù Yorùbá (Maanifesítò VIII) By Jelili Atiku

2015 Queen Mathilde Cultural Laureate Jelili Atiku takes us on a journey through the streets of Lagos, Nigeria. Dressed in striking costume and waving a flag, he walks beside a 3-wheeler adorned with gourds and traditional carvings, drawing reactions from the public.

Originally commissioned and produced by the Queen Mathilde Cultural Fund for its 25th Anniversary Festival: 25 Years 25 Hours.

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Jelili Portrait for Press

Jelili Atiku

A pioneer of contemporary performance art in Nigeria. To reverse colonialism’s suppression of indigenous knowledge, he fuses Yoruba traditions and international performance practices.