Qudus Onikeku

Qudus Onikeku is a Nigerian dancer and performer who has been described as "an atypical artist".[1] He was one of the three artists invited to Nigeria's first appearance at the 2017 Venice Biennale.[2][3]

Biography and work

Onikeku lived in France for a while before returning to Lagos to found a Dance Company.[4][5] He has performed a number of local and international shows, including We Almost Forgot which has been showcased in Berlin and Lagos.[6]

His work takes its influence from the Yoruba traditional culture[7] "combining it with several other influences such as the guiding philosophies of hip hop, capoeira, and contemporary dance, to weave a certain understanding of the human condition."[8]

References
  1. "Qudus, un artiste atypique sur la scène du festival de danse contemporaine de Toulouse". Retrieved 2017-12-08.
  2. "Meet Peju Alatise, Qudus Onikeku & Victor Ehikhamenor - Artists at Nigeria's Debut at the 57th Venice Biennale - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
  3. Orubo, Daniel (2017-03-24). "Meet The Nigerian Artists Set To Make History At The Venice Biennale". Konbini Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
  4. "British Council showcases disabled, non-disabled dancers at Dis Fix project (PHOTOS)". YNaija. 2015-10-20. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
  5. "Iwalewa… A narrative of poverty-to-awareness dance performance". Retrieved 2017-12-08.
  6. Adiele, Chinedu. "Qudus Onikeku "We Almost Forgot"\ Stage Play". Retrieved 2017-12-08.
  7. "Qudus Onikeku, acrobate sans frontières – JeuneAfrique.com". JeuneAfrique.com (in French). 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
  8. "Meet Peju Alatise, Qudus Onikeku & Victor Ehikhamenor - Artists at Nigeria's Debut at the 57th Venice Biennale - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
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