Akinboye Sunkanmi

Akinboye ’Sunkanmi

Illustrator, Lagos, Nigeria

Illustrator, Graphic Designer and Comic book artist. I use illustration as a means to recreate my world as it could be.

I am a Nigeria-based Illustrator, specialized in comic books, graphic novels & concept art. My work explores narrative and African storytelling through traditional and digital illustration.

My practice has led me to work for clients such as YouNeek Studios Maryland, USA, publisher of the critically acclaimed E.X.O Graphic Novel featured on CNN Africa, Mashable, Forbes and BBC, released August 2015, Farafina Magazine, Onward Paper Mill, True Tarpan UK, FansConnectOnline Limited; the creators of the award-winning Afrinolly App, and CSED; publishers of the first ever Nigerian sports-themed Graphic Novel; Nigerian Golden Legends.

Experience

Freelance Illustrator at YouNeek Studios: Present Maryland, USA
Developing character designs for animation, overseeing creative production pipeline, drawing sequential art for graphic novels, designing merchandise for the brand
Creative Director at Linebug Studios: February 2018 – Present Lagos, Nigeria
Creative Direction, communication design, Illustration
Communications Support Officer at Pedabo Associates Ltd.: September 2014 – January 2018 Nigeria
Corporate brand management, Corporate Communications & Social Media, Communication design and Quality Control.
Acting Creative Head at Brandconnectmedia: November 2013 – April 2014 Lagos, Nigeria
Graphic design, Vehicle & product branding, website templates, magazine layout design, advert posters, billboards designs for web and print production. Digital Press operations and management.
Assistant Creative Director at Footwork Design Studios: 2004 – 2007 Lagos, Nigeria
Storyboarding for T.V. and radio, Illustration, Digital colouring & character design for comics books, brand development, photo-retouching, print design.

Education

BA Hons Graphic Design at University of Benin, Benin City: 2007 – 2011 Edo State, Nigeria
Ordinary National Diploma (OND) at Yaba College of Technology: 2001 – 2003 Lagos, Nigeria

Clients

Puetrak Concepts ltd
Onward Paper Mill Plc
Litramed Publications
Farafina magazine
Panaramic Entertainment
Pandora Comics. Street Media Ltd
Wheels n Rims Ltd
Ovetta Sportiff, UK
Mustard Seed Communications
YouNeek Studios USA
Nigerian Culture Kids
Search For Common Ground

Skills

Illustration
Adobe Photoshop
Character Design
Concept Art

Specialties

Digital Painting
Comic Book Art
Character Design
Art Direction
Creative Writing
Corporate Communications
Communications Design

Awards

2015: Artist of the Year, Comic Panel Awards
2011: Best Graduating Student in Academic Performance, University of Benin, Nigeria.