Renowned Nigerian Sculptor Dotun Popoola Marks 45th Birthday

Renowned Nigerian Sculptor, aka, ‘Welder of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’, marked his 45th birthday today.

Born April 7, 1981, in Agege, Lagos, the artist, who specialises in synergetic metal sculpture, began his journey in the arts as a National Diploma holder in Painting and General Arts from Auchi Polytechnic. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Master of Fine Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), and trained at the John Lopez Studio in the United States.

He is the founder of the Scrap Art Museum in Ile-Ife, Osun State, and is known today for hyper-realistic sculptures created from recycled metal scraps.

To mark his birthday, the staff of the Scrap Metal Museum posted a photo of the celebrant on Facebook, commending him for his creativity, passion, and leadership, which have continued to inspire them.

“Thank you for turning scraps into powerful stories and building a legacy through the Scrap Art Museum. Wishing you many more years of impact,” from Scrap Art Museum team.

The artist also had an influx of messages on the platform wishing long life and prosperity.

“God bless your new age,” Ibukun Mary.
“Congratulations, wise artist. Happy birthday to you. Your yesterday’s maximum will be your today’s minimum. Greater days ahead in Jesus name,” Dennis Esosa Imafidon

“Happy Birthday to you, the metal bender. May the good Lord bless your new age,” said Babajide Adewunmi.