Ade A. Olufeko
Ade Abayomi Olufeko (born in 1980), is an American-born designer, technologist, and entrepreneur primarily active in Lagos, Nigeria. He is known for his international contributions to the humanities, impacting regions like the United States, Africa, Asia, and Europe. His influence evolved from direct interactions and collaborations with consortiums, advocacy groups, and artist collectives. He is the founder of Visual Collaborative, an American platform collaborating with diverse experts on socio-economic issues.
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Achromatic portrait of Olufeko, 2023 | |
Born | 1980 United States |
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Other names | Adéolu |
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Known for | Humanities and innovation, Founding of Visual Collaborative |
Notable work | North Star (2019) Remember To Rise (2018) |
Awards | 2003 IBM Gerstner Award |
In 2003, he became a recipient of the IBM Gerstner Award for exceptional service during a malware epidemic. His significant contributions in technology, the creative sector, and speeches at prestigious institutions like University Of Oxford, Yale University, and Harvard Business School have received substantial recognition.