I was born into a family of Yoruba woodcarvers in Ogbomoso south west of Nigeria in 1954.Ihave BA,MA,and PhD.Iam a retired Lecturer after teaching for 40 years..I have attended artists in residency program in almost some countries in the world, Africa America Europe and Asia.I have exhibited my works both nationally and internationally.I have six international awards and numerous national awards.Im the CEO and founder of Centre for Afrikan art and Designs Awotan Ibadan Nigeria.