Here on Lines N Lyrics we have always brought to your view, mind-blowing creators of art and the likes. This time it's the ingenuity and insane creativity of Hakeem Onilogbo that struck our attention. This young MAD Make-up Artiste is arguably the most outstanding make-up artist in Africa currently. To say that he's the best ever Nigerian make-up/
artiste isn't a gain statement, neither will that blow up any hyperbole you may think of.
Without any formal training, Hakeem does bizarre, unthinkable make-ups/costumes for movie makers, artistes, dancers, multinational artwork companies etc. Words will fail woefully in attempting to write out the genius in Hakeem. Pictures speak far better...
a little brief from the words of Hakeem... (from an interview he granted http://www.misykona.com/)
I started my trade 8 years ago with the Yoruba film making genre of Nollywood. Initially, I had wanted to be an actor, I did not have any formal training nor mentors but I invested in my make-up art talents. I realized that I could do replica of anything I see without being taught. It was quite challenging because no one was ready to accept me and those that did gave me a lowly pay. Afterwards, I met a Nollywood actor, Ernest obi, who gave me a chance to work on his set,he gave me an opportunity to showcase my work to other Nollywood film makers. I am also currently working on several cinema projects now across Africa, God Choose me and trained me and sent me forth to start special effect. The brand slogan: “I am nothing but just a pencil in the hand of my creator” continually gives me a reason to work harder to achieve more progress.
I don’t have any formal training whatsoever but like I said earlier God gave me power to replicate.
Hakeem Onilogbo recently bagged "Best Make-Up Artiste" at the prestigious African Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (2016) .
Born Hakeem Onilogbo Ajibola on Sunday, March 5, 1978.
See more of his works at
Instagram: @hakeemeffect
https://www.facebook.com/HakeemEffect/
Bankole KolawoleCurator; Lines&Lyrics, SoundOfSages Poetry Enclave.
poet/essayist, spoken-word artiste based in Lagos-Nigeria.WhatsApp:08127745061
poet/essayist, spoken-word artiste based in Lagos-Nigeria.WhatsApp:08127745061
Instagram: @bankolekolawole
