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Full name
Akinboye ’Sunkanmi
Title
Illustrator
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Blurb
Illustrator, Graphic Designer and Comic book artist. I use illustration as a means to recreate my world as it could be.
Biography
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
Communications Support Officer
Pedabo Associates Ltd.
Corporate brand management, Digital marketing, Communication design and Quality Control.
Acting Creative Head
Brandconnectmedia
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
Footwork Design Studios
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
University of Benin, Benin City
Ordinary National Diploma (OND)
Yaba College of Technology
Awards
| 2015 | Artist of the Year , Comic Panel Awards |
| 2011 | Best Graduating Student in Academic Performance , University of Benin, Nigeria. |
Clients
Puetrak Concepts ltd Onward Paper Mill Plc Litramed Publications Farafina magazine Panaramic Entertainment Pandora Comics. Street Media Ltd Wheels n Rims Ltd True Tarpan UK Mustard Seed Communications HBC Media Solutions Adic Insurance YouNeek Studios USA
Specialties
Digital Painting, Comic Book Art, Character Design, Art Direction, Creative Writing, Corporate Communications, Communications Design
Skills
Illustration, Digital marketing, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator