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{{Short description|Technologist, designer and entrepreneur of Ijebu ancestry}}
{{Short description|Designer, technologist, and entrepreneur}}
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| known_for = Humanities and innovation, Founding of [[Visual Collaborative]]
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| notable_works = ''North Star'' (2019)<br /> ''[[Remember To Rise]]'' (2018)<br />''The Legacy'' (2017)
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'''Ade Abayomi Olufeko'''{{efn|Simply known as Adé, Pronounced {{IPAc-en|ɑː|ˈ|d|eɪ}}; {{respell|ah|DAY|'}} {{lang-yo|Adé Olúfẹ́kọ́}} {{IPA-yo|Adé Olúfẹ́kọ́|pron}}.}} (born 1980), is an American-born [[designer]], technologist, and entrepreneur primarily active in [[Lagos]].<ref name="Vanguard" /> His international work in humanities has been leveraged by [[Consortiums]], [[NGOs]], and high-impact leaders. He is the founder of [[Visual Collaborative]], an American festival, and publishing platform that partners with artists, scientists, lawyers, and innovators on socio-economics.<ref name="mademag" /> In 2003, he became a recipient of the [[IBM]] [[Louis V. Gerstner Jr.|Gerstner]] Award for exceptional service during a [[malware]] epidemic.{{efn|For customer excellence and [[countermeasure]] teamwork during the [[Blaster (computer worm)|Blaster Worm]] epidemic.}}
'''Ade Abayomi Olufeko'''{{efn|Simply known as Adé, Pronounced {{IPAc-en|ɑː|ˈ|d|eɪ}}; {{respell|ah|DAY|'}} {{lang-yo|Adé Olúfẹ́kọ́}} {{IPA-yo|a.dé o.lú.fɛ́.kɔ́|pron}}.}} (born 1980), is an American-born [[designer]] and [[Outline_of_technology|technologist]] primarily active in [[Lagos]], Nigeria. He is known for his international contributions to the [[Outline_of_the_humanities|humanities]]. Olufeko has given talks and exhibited in the United States, Africa, Asia, and Europe. His work evolved from direct interactions and collaborations with consortiums, [[advocacy group|advocacy groups]], and artist collectives. He is the founder of [[Visual Collaborative]], an American platform collaborating with diverse experts on socio-economics.<ref name="mademag">{{cite magazine |last=Taiwo |first=Yetunde |date=March 2012 |title= Behind the Technology: Super Cool Nerd!|magazine= Made Magazine |location= Lagos |volume= 20 }}</ref>

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In 2003, he became a recipient of the [[IBM]] [[Louis V. Gerstner Jr.|Gerstner]] Award for exceptional service during a [[malware]] epidemic.{{efn|For customer excellence and [[countermeasure]] teamwork during the [[Blaster (computer worm)|Blaster Worm]] epidemic.}} His multidisciplinary contributions in technology, the creative sector, and speeches at prestigious institutions like [[University of Oxford|University Of Oxford]], [[Yale University]], and [[Harvard Business School]] have received substantial recognition.<ref name="columbia">{{cite web|url=https://aefcolumbia.com/panels.html|title=Columbia University African Business Forum - Panels|access-date=April 14, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405200423/https://aefcolumbia.com/panels.html|archive-date=April 5, 2019|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="teleg">{{cite web|url=https://www.newtelegraphng.com/ade-abayomi-olufeko-a-mid-career-retrospective-of-a-multidisciplinary-technologist-with-africas-2020s-in-view/|title=Ade Abayomi Olufeko: A Mid-career Retrospective of a Multidisciplinary Technologist with Africa's 2020s in view|date=May 28, 2018|access-date=July 14, 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528141058/https://newtelegraphonline.com/2018/05/ade-abayomi-olufeko-a-mid-career-retrospective-of-a-multidisciplinary-technologist-with-africas-2020s-in-view/|archive-date=2018-05-28}}</ref>


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Olufeko's long-standing involvement in technology, exhibitions, keynotes and lectures at institutions such as the [[University of Oxford|University Of Oxford]], [[Yale University]], [[Harvard Business School]] and [[Columbia University]], has been covered by various media, such as [[Leadership (newspaper)|''Leadership'']] news and [[Voice of America]].<ref name="columbia"></ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Abulude |first1=Samuel |title=Ade Olufeko Bridges Talents To Achieve Creative Economy |url=https://leadership.ng/2020/06/17/ade-olufeko-bridges-talents-to-achieve-creative-economy/ |access-date=14 July 2020 |publisher=[[Leadership (newspaper)|Leadership]] |date=17 June 2020 |ref=leadership |archive-date=14 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200714215246/https://leadership.ng/2020/06/17/ade-olufeko-bridges-talents-to-achieve-creative-economy/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="teleg">{{cite web|url=https://www.newtelegraphng.com/ade-abayomi-olufeko-a-mid-career-retrospective-of-a-multidisciplinary-technologist-with-africas-2020s-in-view/|title=Ade Abayomi Olufeko: A Mid-career Retrospective of a Multidisciplinary Technologist with Africa's 2020s in view|date=May 28, 2018|access-date=July 14, 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528141058/https://newtelegraphonline.com/2018/05/ade-abayomi-olufeko-a-mid-career-retrospective-of-a-multidisciplinary-technologist-with-africas-2020s-in-view/|archive-date=2018-05-28}}</ref>
== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Ade Olufeko was born in [[Minneapolis]], a city in the [[Upper Midwest]]. He hails from [[Ijebu_Kingdom|Ijebu]] lineage, both his parents were active entrepreneurs. He spent his childhood in Lagos, Nigeria, specifically in [[Surulere]], a mainland city, during the country's [[Second Nigerian Republic|Second Republic]]. He received his primary education at Unilag Staff School and later attended [[St Gregory's College, Lagos|St. Gregory's College]] in Obalende for his secondary education.<ref name="dq2017">{{cite web|url=https://www.theamericanlibraryinstallation.com/names/|title=Ade Olufeko/Visual Colabo Q&A|date=November 11, 2018|access-date=October 12, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602092343/http://thediasporaquarterly.com/ade-olufekovisual-collabo-qa|archive-date=2018-06-02}}</ref>
Ade Olufeko was born in the Upper Midwest city of [[Minneapolis]].<ref name="mademag">{{cite magazine |last=Taiwo |first=Yetunde |date=March 2012 |title= Behind the Technology: Super Cool Nerd!|magazine= Made Magazine |location= Lagos |volume= 20 }}</ref> He is of [[Ijebu Kingdom|Ijebu]] heritage.<ref name="library">{{cite web|url=https://www.theamericanlibraryinstallation.com/names/|title=The American Library Installation|date=November 11, 2018|access-date=December 26, 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114144755/https://www.theamericanlibraryinstallation.com/names/|archive-date=2018-11-14}}</ref> His late father, Abayomi Sr. was an accountant, His mother, Olubola, a businesswoman and educator in fashion and textiles.<ref name="aml2">{{cite web|url=http://www.africamusiclaw.com/adeolufeko/|title=AML 113: (Exclusive) Technologist Ade Olufeko on the Future of Music Technology in Nigeria & Africa's Music Industry|publisher=Podcast by Africa Music Law|access-date=1 June 2018}}</ref><ref name="satori" />  He returned to Lagos with his parents in childhood, growing up in the mainland city of [[Surulere]], during Nigeria's [[Second Nigerian Republic|Second Republic]] receiving his primary education at [[Unilag]] staff school and later [[St Gregory's College, Lagos|St. Gregory's College]] in [[Obalende]] for his secondary education.<ref name="dq2017">{{cite web|url=https://www.theamericanlibraryinstallation.com/names/|title=Ade Olufeko/Visual Colabo Q&A|date=November 11, 2018|access-date=October 12, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602092343/http://thediasporaquarterly.com/ade-olufekovisual-collabo-qa|archive-date=2018-06-02}}</ref><ref name="newweb">{{cite magazine|url=http://visualcollaborative.com/2008/curator/newwebpick_olufeko_interview.pdf|title=Abayomi Olufeko|publisher=Newwebpick ‘Design for Designers’ | issue=37 |access-date=January 3, 2018}}</ref> In the mid-1990s, he returned to Minneapolis for further studies at [[Patrick Henry High School (Minneapolis)|Henry High]] where on occasion he was invited to share experiences with his [[International_Baccalaureate|IB]] peers on subjects of [[culture shock]], and for a period was a resident of the historic [[Stevens Square, Minneapolis|Stevens Square]].<ref name="mademag" /><ref name="Culture">{{cite news |title=Ade Olufeko's Cultureshock story as an innovator and his likes is what Lagos continues to leverage |url=https://guardian.ng/art/ade-olufekos-cultureshock-story-as-an-innovator-and-his-likes-is-what-lagos-continues-to-leverage/ |access-date=5 April 2020 |issue=Guardian Arts |work=The Guardian |date=12 March 2020}}</ref> He is an alumnus of [[Metropolitan State University]], where he studied computer science and multimedia.<ref name="socalmedia" /><ref name="rotarian">{{cite magazine |last=Banjo |first=Ayo |date=1 Aug 2018 |title= Guest Speaker's Corner, Profile of Ade Olufeko|magazine= The Lagos Rotarian |location= Lagos |issue= 5}}</ref><ref name="samurahh">{{cite web|url=http://www.samurahh.com/2018/04/ade-olufeko-speaks-on-irabors-show.html/|title=Ade Olufeko Speaks On Irabor's Show|publisher=Samurahh|date=April 30, 2018|access-date=April 11, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143918/http://www.samurahh.com/2018/04/ade-olufeko-speaks-on-irabors-show.html/|archive-date=June 12, 2018|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

In the mid-1990s, he returned to Minneapolis for further studies at [[Patrick Henry High School (Minneapolis)|Henry High]]. During his time there as a student, he served as a guest speaker to his [[International Baccalaureate|IB]] classmates in English literature, providing insights on themes of [[culture shock]]. For a period, he also resided in the historic [[Stevens Square, Minneapolis|Stevens Square]]. He attended Metropolitan State University in [[Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota|Saint Paul]], where he pursued studies in Computer Science with a focus on multimedia technologies.


==Career==
==Career==
===Work as technologist, IBM and Visual Collaborative===
===Work as technologist, IBM and Visual Collaborative===
Olufeko's technology career began during the [[Dot-com bubble|dot-com]] era, where he delved into [[motion graphics]], internet technologies, and hardware while employed at companies like Ameritech, a [[3M]] spinoff ''[[Imation]]'', and [[IBM]].{{efn|In the early [[2000s (decade)|aughts]], his interactive design work was showcased by [[Adjunct professor|adjuncts]] in selected courses by British training organization [[Learndirect]].<ref name="socalmedia">{{cite web|url=https://socialmediaweek.org/conference/smw_speaker/ade-olufeko/|title=Ade Olufeko 2013 Speaker Profile|publisher=Social Media Week|access-date=14 Oct 2017 }}</ref>}} His focus developed into digital strategy and [[information architecture]], providing consulting services to diverse industries, including media, technology, health, and finance. Later, he relocated to [[New York City]], joining the media conglomerate [[Warner Music Group]]. Notably, he served as a [[Front-end_web_development|Front-End]] engineer for [[PayPal]], Bank of America, and various American celebrities of different music genres online.{{efn|Following the [[Bravebird]] album and its subsequent release [[Morning (Amel Larrieux album)|Morning]], Olufeko contributed digital design and advisory work to Larrieux's record label.}} <ref name="mademag" />
Olufeko began his technology career in youth during the [[Dot-com bubble|dot-com]] era, working in [[Interactive design|motion graphics]], the internet and hardware for companies such as [[Ameritech]] and 3M spinoff [[3M|''Imation'']].{{efn|In the early [[2000s (decade)|aughts]], his interactive design work was showcased by [[Adjunct professor|adjuncts]] in selected courses by British training organization [[Learndirect]].<ref name="socalmedia" />}} His focus developed into digital strategy and [[information architecture]], consulting for companies in media, technology, health and finance industries such as [[Atlantic Records]], [[PayPal]], Adobe Systems, Bank of America and [[Shavlik Technologies]]; to American celebrities such as [[Amel Larrieux]] and other high-profile personalities.{{efn|Following the [[Bravebird]] album and its subsequent release [[Morning (Amel Larrieux album)|Morning]], Olufeko contributed digital design and advisory work to Larrieux's record label.}} <ref name="mademag" /> He assumed the role of web manager at SICO America, an international furniture and hospitality company. He collaborated with architects and assembly personnel in North America, Europe, Asia, [[Japan]], and [[Pacific Ocean|South Pacific]] regions for a year before parting ways to realign his career with emerging [[Web 2.0]] technologies.<ref name="mademag" /> During the convergence of his work, whilst developing professional connections on the [[East Coast of the United States|east coast]], he relocated to [[New York City]], working for media conglomerate [[Warner Music Group]].<ref name="teleg" /> In 2007, Olufeko founded [[Visual Collaborative]], a seasonal traveling exhibition.<ref name="mademag"/><ref name="satori">{{cite news|url=https://businessday.ng/interview/article/one-one-ade-olufeko/|title= Techpreneur One on One with Ade Olufeko |newspaper=[[Business Day (Nigeria)|Business Day]] |date=August 22, 2016 |access-date=Nov 18, 2017}} {{subscription required|s}}</ref> The [[United States|U.S]] initiated platform draws on the tenets of [[socioeconomics]] and intersects Olufeko's vocational interests in diverse media, creativity and technology.<ref name="mademag" /> Since the launch of the platform, he has collaborated in numerous cities with over 150 artists.<ref name="kjones">{{cite web|url=http://kristysamone.com/pop-up-art-exhibition/|title=Pop Up Art Exhibition|author=Kristy Samone|date=September 28, 2012|access-date=Feb 15, 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215032340/http://kristysamone.com/pop-up-art-exhibition/|archive-date=Feb 2018}}</ref><ref name="teleg" /> In 2015, he returned to serve as the curator of the platform, further showcasing the work of diverse artists and multidisciplinary creatives.<ref name="socalmedia">{{cite web|url=https://socialmediaweek.org/conference/smw_speaker/ade-olufeko/|title=Ade Olufeko 2013 Speaker Profile|publisher=Social Media Week|access-date=14 Oct 2017 }}</ref><ref name="thefricas">{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/theafricas/ade-olufeko-x-the-africas|title=Accomplished visual artist Ade Olufeko weighs in on his work and The Africas - Soundcloud.com |publisher=The Africas|access-date=January 8, 2016 }}</ref> In the year 2016 he suspended activities with Visual Collaborative for a few years, to work as a management consultant for [[IBM]]'s ''Interactive Experience'' service line.<ref name="ynaija" />


In 2007, Olufeko established Visual Collaborative. Since its inception, he has teamed up with more than 150 artists from different cities showcasing their talents.<ref name="kjones">{{cite web|url=http://kristysamone.com/pop-up-art-exhibition/|title=Pop Up Art Exhibition|author=Kristy Samone|date=September 28, 2012|access-date=Feb 15, 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215032340/http://kristysamone.com/pop-up-art-exhibition/|archive-date=2018-02-15}}</ref>
In the British spring season of 2018, [[London Business School]] held its annual business summit, centered around scaling enterprises on the African continent. The institution collaborated with Olufeko, taking place at the [[The Landmark London|Landmark]]. He moderated the socio-cultural panel, which featured fashion designer [[Ozwald Boateng]] OBE, media personality [[Banky W.]], the manager of the late [[Fela Anikulapo Kuti]]; Rikki Stein, also joined by an executive of Sony Music West Africa, [[Michael Ugwu]].<ref name="Punch2">{{cite news|url=http://punchng.com/ade-olufeko-moderates-socio-cultural-panel-at-london-business-school-african-summit/|title=Ade Olufeko moderates socio-cultural panel at London Business School African Summit|newspaper=[[The Punch]]|date=May 17, 2018 |access-date=June 1, 2018}}</ref><ref name="lbsuk">{{cite web|url=https://www.london.edu/news-and-events/news/exciting-times-for-business-in-africa-1457|title=Exciting times for business in Africa|publisher=London Business School|access-date=June 1, 2018}}</ref><ref name="lbsblog">{{cite web|url=https://admissionsblog.london.edu/2018-lbs-africa-business-summit/|title=Big, Bold & Impact|publisher=London Business School|author=Adesoji Solanke|date=April 18, 2018|access-date=June 1, 2018}}</ref><ref name="bellang">{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/05/lbs-africa-summit-socio-cultural-panel/|title=Countdown to LBS Africa Business Summit! Meet Banky W, Michael Ugwu on the Socio-Cultural Panel May 12th|publisher=[[BellaNaija]]|author=BellaNaija.com|date=May 1, 2018|access-date=June 1, 2018}}</ref><ref name="bellang2">{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/07/lbs-africa-business-summit/|title=Banky W, Tara & Fela Durotoye attend the LBS Africa Business Summit|publisher=[[BellaNaija]]|author=BellaNaija.com|date=July 13, 2018|access-date=July 15, 2018}}</ref>
In 2015, he returned to oversee and curate the platform, shining a spotlight on a wide range of artists and multidisciplinary creatives.<ref name="thefricas">{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/theafricas/ade-olufeko-x-the-africas|title=Accomplished visual artist Ade Olufeko weighs in on his work and The Africas - Soundcloud.com |publisher=The Africas|access-date=January 8, 2016 }}</ref> Then, in 2016, he took a brief break from his role at Visual Collaborative to share his expertise as a management consultant with IBM's Interactive Experience service line, contributing to innovation in the tech industry.<ref name="ynaija">{{cite web|url=https://ynaija.com/lbs-africa-business-conference-abc-rolls-out-africawesee-campaign/|title=LBS Africa Business Conference ABC Rolls Out Africa We See Campaign|publisher=[[YNaija]]|date=January 27, 2016 |access-date=Oct 15, 2017}}</ref>

===Interdisciplinary impact, Keynote lectures and panels===
[[File:Olufeko lecturing to PhD and Post docs during summer 2015 in Washington DC.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Olufeko imparting to scientists on [[Visual communication|Visual design]] at [[American Chemical Society]] in DC. circa 2015]]

Olufeko's lectures engage technology with contemporary issues such as governance, [[ethics]], innovation and culture.<ref name="thefricas" /> In 2019, Olufeko delivered the opening keynote at the ''Africana'' conference for African Peace and Development at [[Yale University]], where he also served as a panelist imparting on topics of Innovation and Development in Africa.<ref name="yale">{{cite web|url=https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2019/04/ade-olufeko-speaks-at-yale-university-collaborates-with-bahia-shehab-others-in-new-collective/|title=Ade Olufeko speaks at Yale University, collaborates with Bahia Shehab, others in new collective|publisher=[[New Telegraph]]|date=April 2, 2019|access-date=April 11, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412000904/https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2019/04/ade-olufeko-speaks-at-yale-university-collaborates-with-bahia-shehab-others-in-new-collective/|archive-date=April 12, 2019|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="yale2">{{cite web|url=http://www.yaapd.org/panels-2|title= 2019 Yale Conference for African Peace and Development - Panels |date=Feb 2019|access-date=April 6, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190313073904/http://www.yaapd.org/panels-2|archive-date=2019-03-13}}</ref> In April of the same year, he moderated a panel at [[Columbia University]] on the business of art and literature.<ref name="columbia">{{cite web|url=https://aefcolumbia.com/panels.html|title=Columbia University African Business Forum - Panels|access-date=April 14, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405200423/https://aefcolumbia.com/panels.html|archive-date=April 5, 2019|df=mdy-all}}</ref>  In 2018, he accepted an invitation from [[Georgetown University]] and gave a series of talks and a ''fireside'' chat on the relationship of the African [[value chain]] and cognitive design.<ref name="talkmedia" />

From 2011–2017, Olufeko gave lectures speaking at; [[University of Oxford|Oxford University]], [[Harvard Business School]], [[Carnegie Mellon University|Carnegie Mellon]] and [[Lagos Business School]].<ref name="ynaija">{{cite web|url=https://ynaija.com/lbs-africa-business-conference-abc-rolls-out-africawesee-campaign/|title=LBS Africa Business Conference ABC Rolls Out Africa We See Campaign|publisher=[[YNaija]]|date=January 27, 2016 |access-date=Oct 15, 2017}}</ref><ref name="oxprofile">{{cite web|url=http://www.oxfordafricaconference.com/speakers-2/ade-olufeko/|title=Ade Olufeko – Oxford Africa Conference 2017|website=oxfordafricaconference.com|date=May 19, 2017|access-date=April 11, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180708133449/http://www.oxfordafricaconference.com/speakers-2/ade-olufeko/|archive-date=July 8, 2018|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="hbsarc">{{cite web|url=http://www.africabusinessconference.com:80/digital-media-and-entertainment/|title=Digital Media and Entertainment|publisher=HBS African Business Conference|date=March 1, 2014|access-date=January 3, 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140412080440/http://www.africabusinessconference.com/digital-media-and-entertainment/|archive-date=2014-04-12}}</ref><ref name="yn2">{{cite web|url=https://ynaija.com/ade-olufeko-to-impart-on-the-digital-ecosystem-at-oxford-university/|title=Ade Olufeko to impart on the digital ecosystem at Oxford University|publisher=[[YNaija]]|date=May 19, 2017 |access-date=February 15, 2018}}</ref> In 2017, Olufeko spoke at TEDxIkeja on ''Visual Metaphors and its collaborations''.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Onwuaso|first1=Ugo|title=TEDxIkeja: Adeti, Inlaks CEO Shows How to Achieve Financial Inclusion in Nigeria|url=http://www.nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/tedxikeja-adeti-inlaks-ceo-shows-how-to-achieve-financial-inclusion-in-nigeria/|access-date=15 October 2017|publisher=Communication Week|date=13 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=TEDx Ikeja : Where do we go from here? |url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/24262 |publisher=TED.com}}</ref> He has also appeared on [[TVC News|TVC news]] and [[Voice Of America]], the latter described Olufeko as an expert who advances the cause of humanities in the creative economy.<ref name="tvc">{{cite web|url=https://tvcnews.tv/victims-ransomware-attack-pay-required-ransom-olufeko/|title=Victims of Ransomware attack should pay required ransom - Olufeko|publisher=[[TVC News|TVC news]]|author=tvcnews|date=March 22, 2017 |access-date=May 26, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode |title=Information Technology Entrepreneur, Ade Abayomi Olufeko |series=Africa 54 |date=18 December 2015 |url=http://www.voanews.com/a/3108921.html|network=[[Voice of America|Voice Of America]] (VOA) |minutes=11:40|last= Makori |first=Vincent (host)}}</ref> According to [[Business Day (Nigeria)|Business Day]], his presentations have been on innovation, multidisciplinary design and collaborations.<ref name="satori" /> In 2016, he was invited to join other thought leaders at [[Covenant University]] discussing technology and governance in Nigeria.<ref name="covenant">{{cite web|url=http://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Experts-to-Discuss-E-government-at-Covenant-University-s-Conference#.WeN_VhNSzOR|title=Experts to Discuss E-government at Covenant University's Conference|publisher=[[Covenant University]]|date=June 2, 2017 |access-date=14 Oct 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726161227/https://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/News/Experts-to-Discuss-E-government-at-Covenant-University-s-Conference#.Xx2rcRPP1QI|archive-date=July 24, 2020|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

===Advisory work in Nigeria===
[[File:Olufeko keynote speaker world economic forum global shapers.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Olufeko hosted as a keynote by [[World Economic Forum]] Global Shapers at the Civic Innovation Lab in [[Abuja]], 2017]] During the [[Great Recession]], Olufeko started on many visits to and around [[Nigeria]] reacquainting with the region. Embracing economics of the sub-Sahara's emerging market, he engaged as an independent consultant advising with the branding effort of various indigenous businesses, getting them on the [[World Wide Web|Web]].<ref name="BDBD">{{cite news |last1=Onyekwelu |first1=Stephen |title=From media design, The Avenue Creative goes beyond technology |url=https://businessday.ng/innovation/article/from-media-design-the-avenue-creative-goes-beyond-technology/ |access-date=15 June 2020 |date=13 June 2020}}</ref><ref name="mademag" /> In November 2018, Olufeko was invited to speak at the Nigerian Diaspora Investment Summit.<ref name="ndis">{{cite web|url=https://ndis.gov.ng/speaker/ade-abayomi-olufeko/|title=Ade Abayomi Olufeko Nigerian Diaspora Investment Summit|access-date=April 13, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414175038/https://ndis.gov.ng/speaker/ade-abayomi-olufeko/|archive-date=April 14, 2019|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

In 2017, his observations of the Nigerian technology ecosystem were described by Incubate Africa as an "eye-opener".<ref name="incubate">{{cite web|url=https://incubateafrica.net/2017/09/15/the-buzzwords-startups-and-the-brain-drain-game-by-the-millenial-techies/|title=The Buzzwords Startups and the Brain-Drain Game by the Millenial<!--sic--> Techies|publisher=Incubate Africa|date=Sep 17, 2017 |access-date=Oct 15, 2017}}</ref> The same year, Olufeko's interview on prominent [[Victoria Island, Lagos|Victoria Island]] radio station ''Smooth 98.1 FM'', "demystified unaddressed African complexes in social interactions".<ref name="aml">{{cite web|url=http://www.africamusiclaw.com/ade-abayomi-olukefo-tech/|title=Technologist Ade Abayomi Olufeko: "There is no (tech) ecosystem in Nigeria, there are just societies and clubs"|publisher=Africa Music Law|date=Sep 12, 2017 |access-date=Oct 15, 2017}}</ref> For his fieldwork in humanities, he was invited as a [[keynote]] to speak at [[World Economic Forum]] initiative; Global Shapers, discussing disruptive Innovation.<ref name="wef">{{cite web|url=https://www.garow.me/media/1613186631316183301_1177825473|title=Meet The Leader Series|date= September 2017|access-date=January 3, 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104105342/https://www.garow.me/media/1613186631316183301_1177825473/|archive-date=Sep 2017}}</ref>In the same year, [[Vanguard (Nigeria)|''Vanguard News'']] highlighted Olufeko's business advisory activities in the [[Creative economy (economic system)|creative ecosystem]], citing his advocacy of African women entrepreneurs, in connection with [[International Women's Day|IWD]].<ref name="Vanguard">{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/future-considerably-female-ade-olufeko/ |title=The future is considerably female— Ade Olufeko|newspaper=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard Nigeria]]|author=Ibiwoye Dotun|date=March 28, 2017 |access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref>
In 2017, his research in [[design methods|design]], led to a journey inside [[Sungbo's Eredo]], bringing its story back into social dialogue.<ref name="eredo3">{{cite web|url=https://www.theodysseyonline.com/sungbo-eredo-back-into-awareness-and-a-path-forward-with-this-xennial|title=Sungbo Eredo Back Into Awareness Anda A Path Forward With This Xennial|date=June 19, 2019|access-date=July 16, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190619235403/https://www.theodysseyonline.com/sungbo-eredo-back-into-awareness-and-a-path-forward-with-this-xennial|archive-date=2019-06-19}}</ref><ref name="eredo4" />
His keynote lecture at the March 2018 [[WordPress]] conference in Lagos, covered digital cohesion, societal value of interoperable systems and [[Big data]] in West Africa.<ref name="satori" /><ref name="PME">{{cite web|url=http://www.pmexpressng.com/ade-olufeko-give-keynote-address-wordcamp-lagos-2018/|title=Ade Olufeko to give Keynote Address at Wordcamp Lagos 2018|publisher=P.M Express|date=March 5, 2018 |access-date=May 8, 2018}}</ref><ref name="pamna">{{cite web|url=http://www.pambazuka.org/arts/ad%C3%A9-olufeko-and-resurrection-cheik-anta-diop|title=Ade Olufeko and the resurrection of Cheik Anta Diop|last=Ezeanya-Esiobu |first=Chika|publisher=[[Pambazuka News]]|access-date=15 Oct 2017}}</ref> On August 18, 2018, Olufeko delivered a talk on [[Design thinking]] and the intersection of art and design, to a sold-out audience during a ''[[TEDxLagos]]'' event at the [[Muson Centre]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Olasupo Sasore, Bankole Wellington, Simi Adeagbo, others deliver inspiring talks at event co-sponsored by Union Bank |url=https://www.pulse.ng/gist/metro/tedxlagos-bankole-wellington-others-deliver-inspiring-talks-id8767308.html |website=Pulse |access-date=17 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ukiwe |first1=Urenna |title=TEDXLagos Exciting "Spotlight" Set To Hold |url=https://guardian.ng/life/tedxlagos-exciting-spotlight-set-to-hold/ |publisher=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)]] |access-date=17 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=TEDx Lagos : Spotlight |url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/29633 |publisher=TED.com |access-date=25 December 2018}}</ref> In 2020, he assumed the role of chairperson for the ''Creative Sector'' group at the [[Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry]].<ref name="Echo" /> Supporting the advancement of education, Olufeko served on the global advisory council for the Steering for Greatness Foundation from 2019-2021 <ref name="sfg">{{cite web |title=Steering for Greatness Global Advisory Council |url=https://steeringforgreatness.org/about/ |access-date=14 October 2019}}</ref><ref name="correctdata">{{cite news |last1=Okeke |first1=ifeoma |title=Skewed facts, lack of measurable data bane of SMEs in Nigeria – Olufeko |url=https://businessday.ng/amp/news/article/skewed-facts-lack-of-measurable-data-bane-of-smes-in-nigeria-olufeko/ |access-date=9 January 2022 |publisher=[[Business Day (Nigeria)]] |date=7 January 2022}}</ref>


==Art==
==Art==
===Cognitive style===
===Style and selected works===
Self-taught as a digital painter and in mixed-media artistry, Olufeko's creative process as an [[avocation]] evolved over a decade. Inspired by the convergence of design and technology, [[Three-dimensional space|3D]] [[geometry]], [[fractals]] and embedded data are consistent elements in his exhibited work. It explores [[Africanfuturism]], experimental [[Chaos theory]] and Counterculture.<ref name="newweb" /> He is a former member of the [[Society for Neuroscience]].<ref name="sfn">{{cite web|url=http://www.sfn.org/Membership/Member-Directory/Member-Detail?m=210667019|title=SfN Member Detail|access-date=Feb 10, 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190113114621/http://www.sfn.org/Membership/Member-Directory/Member-Detail?m=210667019|archive-date=Jan 2019}}</ref><ref name="eredo4" />
Self-taught as a digital painter and in mixed-media artistry, Olufeko's creative process as an [[avocation]] evolved over a decade. His exhibited work explores [[Africanfuturism]], experimental [[Chaos theory]] and Counterculture.<ref name="newweb">{{cite magazine|url=http://visualcollaborative.com/2008/curator/newwebpick_olufeko_interview.pdf|magazine=NewWebPick|title=Abayomi Olufeko|publisher=Newwebpick ‘Design for Designers’ | issue=37 |access-date=January 3, 2018}}</ref> He is a former member of the [[Society for Neuroscience]].<ref name="sfn">{{cite web|url=http://www.sfn.org/Membership/Member-Directory/Member-Detail?m=210667019|title=SfN Member Detail|access-date=Feb 10, 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190113114621/http://www.sfn.org/Membership/Member-Directory/Member-Detail?m=210667019|archive-date=2019-01-13}}</ref><ref name="eredo4" />
[[File:Showcased Bespoke AYO Mancala designed by Ade Olufeko.jpg|thumb|right|250px| The Adeolu Epiphany showcased, is a 100% African made [[Mancala]] [[Ayoayo|AYO]] board collection designed by Ade Olufeko]]
[[File:Showcased Bespoke AYO Mancala designed by Ade Olufeko.jpg|thumb|right|250px| Adeolu Khafre a brand showcased, is a [[African_wax_prints|wax print]], 100% West African made [[Mancala]] [[Ayoayo|AYO]] board collection designed by Ade Olufeko]]


===Ayo Mancala===
In 2021, Olufeko created and introduced the wax print version of the indigenous AYO mancala in [[African wax prints|Ankara]] to enter the consumer market with 200 units. The response and reviews were well-covered in local media. In the third quarter of the year, he released the [[Kente cloth|Kente]] and [[Adire (textile art)|Adire]] product lines which drew considerable interest outside Nigeria across west Africa and its diaspora.<ref name="correctdata" /><ref name="AYO Mancala">{{cite news |last1=Guardian Nigeria |title=Recalcitrant conformist succeeds with AYO Mancala to remove analytical biases in strategy |url=https://guardian.ng/arts-2/recalcitrant-conformist-succeeds-with-ayo-mancala-to-remove-analytical-biases-in-strategy/ |access-date=9 January 2022 |publisher=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)]] |date=4 January 2022}}</ref> According to audited data, the sales of the locally made units reached over 2000 in sales. During the [[capital flight]] in the nation and following a fire outbreak in one of the largest wood communities, part of the sales helped feed numerous artisans and their families.<ref name="velocity1">{{cite web |title=The Velocity of business innovation through design |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/08/the-velocity-of-business-innovation-through-design/ |publisher=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]] |access-date=10 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Our Correspondent |title=Seasoned Technologist Tweaked Physical Ayo Mancala That Fed Artisan Families |url=https://leadership.ng/seasoned-technologist-tweaked-physical-ayo-mancala-that-fed-artisan-families/ |access-date=9 January 2022 |publisher=Leadership News Nigeria |date=3 January 2022}}</ref>
In 2021, Olufeko created and introduced the [[African_wax_prints|wax print]] version of the indigenous AYO mancala in [[African wax prints|Ankara]] to enter the consumer market with 200 units. The response and reviews were well-covered in local media. In the third quarter of the year, he released the [[Kente cloth|Kente]] and [[Adire (textile art)|Adire]] product lines which drew considerable interest outside Nigeria across west Africa and its diaspora.<ref name="AYO Mancala">{{cite news |last1=Guardian Nigeria |title=Recalcitrant conformist succeeds with AYO Mancala to remove analytical biases in strategy |url=https://guardian.ng/arts-2/recalcitrant-conformist-succeeds-with-ayo-mancala-to-remove-analytical-biases-in-strategy/ |access-date=9 January 2022 |publisher=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)]] |date=4 January 2022}}</ref> According to audited data, sales of locally made units exceeded 5,000.<ref name="ayomancala">{{cite news |title=Impact of Adeolu Khafre, a Nigerian brand inspired by heritage monuments |url=https://guardian.ng/arts-2/impact-of-adeolu-khafre-a-nigerian-brand-inspired-by-heritage-monuments/ |access-date=11 January 2024 |publisher=Guardian Nigeria |date=9 January 2024}}</ref> During the [[capital flight]] in the nation and following a fire outbreak in one of the largest wood communities, part of the sales helped feed numerous artisans and their families.<ref name="velocity1">{{cite web |title=The Velocity of business innovation through design |date=11 August 2021 |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/08/the-velocity-of-business-innovation-through-design/ |publisher=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)]] |access-date=10 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Our Correspondent |title=Seasoned Technologist Tweaked Physical Ayo Mancala That Fed Artisan Families |url=https://leadership.ng/seasoned-technologist-tweaked-physical-ayo-mancala-that-fed-artisan-families/ |access-date=9 January 2022 |publisher=Leadership News Nigeria |date=3 January 2022}}</ref>


===Martial Arts===
===Influences and public resonance===
Olufeko is a martial arts practitioner, initially starting with [[Wing Chun]] and later expanding to include [[Tai Chi]] and [[Qigong]]. He deepened his skills under the tutelage of [[Wudangquan|Wudang]] Taoist Master W. Shizhi against the backdrop of [[Mount Luofu]], in mainland [[China]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Adeolu |first1=Tunde |title=Nigerian Executive Expands Martial Arts Prowess with Qigong |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/09/26/nigerian-executive-expands-martial-arts-prowess-with-qigong |access-date=30 September 2023 |publisher=[[This Day]] |date=25 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Nigerian-American Polymath Promotes Wellness Through Combat Arts |url=https://leadership.ng/nigerian-american-polymath-promotes-wellness-through-combat-arts/ |access-date=30 September 2023 |publisher=Leadership.ng}}</ref>
In various interviews, Olufeko credited the social cohesion of [[Surulere]], and places like the [[National Arts Theatre]] as leaving lasting impressions during his childhood. According to [[The Punch]] his influences have ranged diversely from [[Luis Barragan]] for architecture, [[Hillman Curtis]] for new media design, and [[Yugo Nakamura]] for pioneering interactive and motion graphic work.<ref name="Punch">{{cite news|url=http://www.punchng.com/soni-irabor-technologist-ade-olufeko-discuss-between-generations/|title=Soni Irabor, technologist Ade Olufeko discuss 'Between Generations'|newspaper=[[The Punch]]|date=April 25, 2018 |access-date=May 8, 2018}}</ref>

Olufeko credits his mother an educator and illustrator in fashion and textiles, for her collaborative and business influence, she ran a fashion institute in [[Surulere]] during the 1980s and 1990s.<ref name="Vanguard" /> Feminine or [[Yin and yang|yin]] related subjects have appeared in his abstract art pieces, aligning to his advocacy of women and his respect to many matriarchy figures.<ref name="ebonylife">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ELTVMoments/posts/895097503995235|title=The Superwoman Burden|author=Ebonylife TV|website=[[Facebook]] |date=April 27, 2018|access-date=July 10, 2018|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180525170805/https://www.facebook.com/ELTVMoments/posts/895097503995235|archive-date=May 2018}}</ref> This subsequently led to several internationally recognized NGOs on [[Female genital mutilation|Female genital mutilation (FGM)]] and human trafficking to leverage his artwork.<ref name="Punch" />


==Selected exhibitions==
==Selected exhibitions==
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== Literary works ==
== Literary works ==
[[Visual Collaborative]] publishing platform:
Olufeko served as the guest [[editor-in-chief]] for the ''[[Visual Collaborative (Polaris)|Polaris]]'' open-access e-journal. In 2019, he designed the publication's [[style guide]] to conduct over 100 interviews. The catalog explores creative disciplines, social perspectives, and intrinsic value of the featured practitioners and how they interact with society.  This collective is said to have been designed to iterate over time as a value-add service model for content providers, academic institutions, and incubators.<ref name="Echo">{{cite news |last1=Guardian Editor |title=Ade Olufeko breaks echo-chambers into new levels of awareness |url=https://guardian.ng/business-services/ade-olufeko-breaks-echo-chambers-into-new-levels-of-awareness/ |access-date=12 January 2021 |date=20 November 2020}}</ref><ref name="thisday">{{cite news |title=Tosin Oshinowo, Remi Vaughan-Richards, and other Nigerians featured in online catalogue |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/04/02/osin-oshinowo-remi-vaughan-richards-and-other-nigerians-featured-in-online-catalogue/ |access-date=2 May 2019 |newspaper=[[This Day]]|date=2 April 2019 |ref=thisday}}</ref>  In the latter part of the collective, Olufeko released interview content with American author of ''The Laws of Human Nature'', [[Robert Greene (American author)|Robert Greene]], and others of influence.<ref name="RG">{{cite news |title=Robert Greene Discusses 'Power and Human Nature' with Ade Olufeko |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/12/30/robert-greene-discusses-power-and-human-nature-with-ade-olufeko/ |access-date=12 January 2021 |issue=30 December 2020 |publisher=[[This Day]]}}</ref><ref name="RGGuard">{{cite news|title=Robert Greene author of the 48 laws of power speaks with futurist Ade Olufeko |url=https://guardian.ng/art/books/robert-greene-author-of-the-48-laws-of-power-speaks-with-futurist-ade-olufeko/ |access-date=12 January 2021 |publisher=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)]] |date=28 December 2020}}</ref>
* 2019: ''Polaris'', Vol. 1 <ref name="punch">{{cite news |title=Bahia Shehab, Bobby Yan, others feature on Visual Collaborative |url=https://punchng.com/bahia-shehab-bobby-yan-others-feature-on-visual-collaborative/ |access-date=2 May 2019 |newspaper=[[The Punch]] |date=2 April 2019}}</ref><ref name="Echo">{{cite news |title=Ade Olufeko breaks echo-chambers into new levels of awareness |url=https://guardian.ng/business-services/ade-olufeko-breaks-echo-chambers-into-new-levels-of-awareness/ |access-date=12 January 2021 |date=20 November 2020}}</ref><ref name="thisday">{{cite news |title=Tosin Oshinowo, Remi Vaughan-Richards, and other Nigerians featured in online catalogue |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/04/02/osin-oshinowo-remi-vaughan-richards-and-other-nigerians-featured-in-online-catalogue/ |access-date=2 May 2019 |newspaper=[[This Day]]|date=2 April 2019 |ref=thisday}}</ref>

* ''Polaris'' (Collective's first issue, April 2019) <ref name="punch">{{cite news |title=Bahia Shehab, Bobby Yan, others feature on Visual Collaborative |url=https://punchng.com/bahia-shehab-bobby-yan-others-feature-on-visual-collaborative/ |access-date=2 May 2019 |newspaper=[[The Punch]] |date=2 April 2019}}</ref>
* 2019: ''Voyager'', Vol. 2 <ref name="van2">{{cite news |last1=Bankole |first1=Idowu |title=Seun Kuti, Chris Uwaje, others to feature on American platform, 'Visual Collaborative |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/06/seun-kuti-chris-uwaje-others-to-feature-on-american-platform-visual-collaborative/ |access-date=6 July 2019 |date=17 June 2019}}</ref>
* ''Voyager'', Volume 2 (June 2019) <ref name="van2">{{cite news |last1=Bankole |first1=Idowu |title=Seun Kuti, Chris Uwaje, others to feature on American platform, 'Visual Collaborative |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/06/seun-kuti-chris-uwaje-others-to-feature-on-american-platform-visual-collaborative/ |access-date=6 July 2019 |date=17 June 2019}}</ref>
* 2019: ''Vivencias'', Vol. 3 <ref>{{cite web |title=Dakore Akande, Swaady Martin, Kelli Ali, Adelaide Damoah and Husani Oakley Feature on Visual Collaborative |url=https://www.theodysseyonline.com/dakore-akande-swaady-martin-kelli-ali-adelaide-damoah-and-husani-oakley-feature-on-visual-collaborative |website=Odyssey2 |publisher=[[Odyssey (publication)]] |access-date=12 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191012225435/https://www.theodysseyonline.com/dakore-akande-swaady-martin-kelli-ali-adelaide-damoah-and-husani-oakley-feature-on-visual-collaborative |archive-date=12 October 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* 2019: ''Supernova'', Vol. 4 <ref>{{cite news |last1=Onyekwelu |first1=Stephen |title=LIFE & ARTS Nse Ikpe-Etim, William Coupon, others drive creative sector SDG |url=https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/nse-ikpe-etim-william-coupon-others-drive-creative-sector-sdg/ |access-date=12 January 2020 |publisher=Business Day |date=4 December 2019}}</ref>
* ''Vivencias'', Volume 3 (September 2019) <ref>{{cite web |title=Dakore Akande, Swaady Martin, Kelli Ali, Adelaide Damoah and Husani Oakley Feature on Visual Collaborative |url=https://www.theodysseyonline.com/dakore-akande-swaady-martin-kelli-ali-adelaide-damoah-and-husani-oakley-feature-on-visual-collaborative |website=Odyssey2 |publisher=[[Odyssey (publication)]] |access-date=12 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191012225435/https://www.theodysseyonline.com/dakore-akande-swaady-martin-kelli-ali-adelaide-damoah-and-husani-oakley-feature-on-visual-collaborative |archive-date=12 October 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* ''Supernova'', Volume 4 (December 2019) <ref>{{cite news |last1=Onyekwelu |first1=Stephen |title=LIFE & ARTS Nse Ikpe-Etim, William Coupon, others drive creative sector SDG |url=https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/nse-ikpe-etim-william-coupon-others-drive-creative-sector-sdg/ |access-date=12 January 2020 |publisher=Business Day |date=4 December 2019}}</ref>
* 2020: ''TwentyEightyFour'', Vol. 5 <ref>{{cite news |last1=Onyekwelu |first1=Stephen |title=Les Nubians, Rika, Chigul, Dakore feature in TwentyEightyFour |url=https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/les-nubians-rika-chigul-dakore-feature-in-twentyeightyfour/ |access-date=15 May 2020 |publisher=[[Business Day (Nigeria)]] |date=6 May 2020}}</ref>
* ''TwentyEightyFour'', Volume 5 (May 2020) <ref>{{cite news |last1=Onyekwelu |first1=Stephen |title=Les Nubians, Rika, Chigul, Dakore feature in TwentyEightyFour |url=https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/les-nubians-rika-chigul-dakore-feature-in-twentyeightyfour/ |access-date=15 May 2020 |publisher=[[Business Day (Nigeria)]] |date=6 May 2020}}</ref>
* 2020: ''Grand Masters'', Vol. 7 <ref name="RGGuard">{{cite news|title=Robert Greene author of the 48 laws of power speaks with futurist Ade Olufeko |url=https://guardian.ng/art/books/robert-greene-author-of-the-48-laws-of-power-speaks-with-futurist-ade-olufeko/ |access-date=12 January 2021 |publisher=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)]] |date=28 December 2020}}</ref>
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* 2020: ''Eta Carinae'', Vol. 10
* ''Grand Masters'', Volume 7 (August 2020)<ref name="RGGuard" />
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* ''Eta Carinae'', Volume 10 (December 2020)


==Awards and recognition==
==Awards and recognition==
*In 2003, Olufeko received the [[IBM]] [[Louis V. Gerstner Jr.|Gerstner]] award in Global Business Services.<ref name="Vanguard" /><ref name="satori" />
*In 2003, Olufeko received the [[IBM]] [[Louis V. Gerstner Jr.|Gerstner]] Award in Global Business Services<ref name="satori">{{cite news|url=https://businessday.ng/interview/article/one-one-ade-olufeko/|title= Techpreneur One on One with Ade Olufeko |newspaper=[[Business Day (Nigeria)|Business Day]] |date=August 22, 2016 |access-date=Nov 18, 2017}}</ref>
*In 2017, Keynote speaker at [[World Economic Forum]], ''Young Global Shapers'' community [[Abuja]]<ref name="wefygl">{{cite web|url=https://www.garow.me/media/1613186631316183301_1177825473|title=Meet The Leader Series|access-date=January 3, 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104105342/https://www.garow.me/media/1613186631316183301_1177825473/|archive-date=January 4, 2018|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
*NABF ''(Nigerian American Business Forum)'' Young entrepreneur achievement Award 2018.<ref name="talkmedia">{{cite web|url=https://talkmediaafrica.com/2018/02/05/photos-polymath-ade-olufeko-receives-young-entrepreneur-achievement-award-nabf-florida-speaks-georgetown-university-d-c/ |title=Polymath Ade Olufeko receives Young entrepreneur achievement Award at NABF in Florida, and speaks at Georgetown University in D.C.|publisher=Talk Media Africa|author=AsuquoE|date=Feb 5, 2018 |access-date=Feb 15, 2018}}</ref>
*In 2018, Young entrepreneur achievement Award (Nigerian American Business Forum)<ref name="talkmedia">{{cite web|url=https://talkmediaafrica.com/2018/02/05/photos-polymath-ade-olufeko-receives-young-entrepreneur-achievement-award-nabf-florida-speaks-georgetown-university-d-c/ |title=Polymath Ade Olufeko receives Young entrepreneur achievement Award at NABF in Florida, and speaks at Georgetown University in D.C.|publisher=Talk Media Africa|author=AsuquoE|date=Feb 5, 2018 |access-date=Feb 15, 2018}}</ref>
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*In 2019, Olufeko received an award of special recognition serving a judge for the Prof. [[Ayodele Awojobi]] design and engineering competition.<ref name="eredo4">{{cite web |title=Sungbo's Eredo Monument Back to Awareness |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/09/03/sungbos-eredo-monument-back-to-awareness/ |website=thisdaylive.com |access-date=14 October 2019}}</ref>
*A 2019, Special guest moderator on art and literature at [[Columbia University]] in New York City<ref name="columbia">{{cite web|url=https://aefcolumbia.com/panels.html|title=Columbia University African Business Forum - Panels|access-date=April 14, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405200423/https://aefcolumbia.com/panels.html|archive-date=April 5, 2019|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
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*In 2019, Special recognition serving as a judge in the University of Lagos [[Ayodele Awojobi|PAADC]] design competition<ref name="eredo4">{{cite web |title=Sungbo's Eredo Monument Back to Awareness |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/09/03/sungbos-eredo-monument-back-to-awareness/ |website=thisdaylive.com |access-date=14 October 2019}}</ref>


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Revision as of 12:07, 4 July 2024

In this Ijebu name, the Yoruba surname is Olufeko.
Ade Olufeko
Olufeko in Giza Egypt, circa 2017
Born1980 (age 43–44)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Nationality
  • Nigerian
  • American
Other namesAdéolu
Occupations
  • Technologist
  • founder
  • designer
Known forHumanities and innovation, Founding of Visual Collaborative
Notable workNorth Star (2019)
Remember To Rise (2018)
Awards2003 IBM Gerstner Award

Ade Abayomi Olufeko[a] (born 1980), is an American-born designer and technologist primarily active in Lagos, Nigeria. He is known for his international contributions to the humanities. Olufeko has given talks and exhibited in the United States, Africa, Asia, and Europe. His work 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-economics.[1]

In 2003, he became a recipient of the IBM Gerstner Award for exceptional service during a malware epidemic.[b] His multidisciplinary 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.[2][3]

Early life and education

Ade Olufeko was born in Minneapolis, a city in the Upper Midwest. He hails from Ijebu lineage, both his parents were active entrepreneurs. He spent his childhood in Lagos, Nigeria, specifically in Surulere, a mainland city, during the country's Second Republic. He received his primary education at Unilag Staff School and later attended St. Gregory's College in Obalende for his secondary education.[4]

In the mid-1990s, he returned to Minneapolis for further studies at Henry High. During his time there as a student, he served as a guest speaker to his IB classmates in English literature, providing insights on themes of culture shock. For a period, he also resided in the historic Stevens Square. He attended Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, where he pursued studies in Computer Science with a focus on multimedia technologies.

Career

Work as technologist, IBM and Visual Collaborative

Olufeko's technology career began during the dot-com era, where he delved into motion graphics, internet technologies, and hardware while employed at companies like Ameritech, a 3M spinoff Imation, and IBM.[c] His focus developed into digital strategy and information architecture, providing consulting services to diverse industries, including media, technology, health, and finance. Later, he relocated to New York City, joining the media conglomerate Warner Music Group. Notably, he served as a Front-End engineer for PayPal, Bank of America, and various American celebrities of different music genres online.[d] [1]

In 2007, Olufeko established Visual Collaborative. Since its inception, he has teamed up with more than 150 artists from different cities showcasing their talents.[6] In 2015, he returned to oversee and curate the platform, shining a spotlight on a wide range of artists and multidisciplinary creatives.[7] Then, in 2016, he took a brief break from his role at Visual Collaborative to share his expertise as a management consultant with IBM's Interactive Experience service line, contributing to innovation in the tech industry.[8]

Art

Style and selected works

Self-taught as a digital painter and in mixed-media artistry, Olufeko's creative process as an avocation evolved over a decade. His exhibited work explores Africanfuturism, experimental Chaos theory and Counterculture.[9] He is a former member of the Society for Neuroscience.[10][11]

Adeolu Khafre a brand showcased, is a wax print, 100% West African made Mancala AYO board collection designed by Ade Olufeko

Ayo Mancala

In 2021, Olufeko created and introduced the wax print version of the indigenous AYO mancala in Ankara to enter the consumer market with 200 units. The response and reviews were well-covered in local media. In the third quarter of the year, he released the Kente and Adire product lines which drew considerable interest outside Nigeria across west Africa and its diaspora.[12] According to audited data, sales of locally made units exceeded 5,000.[13] During the capital flight in the nation and following a fire outbreak in one of the largest wood communities, part of the sales helped feed numerous artisans and their families.[14][15]

Martial Arts

Olufeko is a martial arts practitioner, initially starting with Wing Chun and later expanding to include Tai Chi and Qigong. He deepened his skills under the tutelage of Wudang Taoist Master W. Shizhi against the backdrop of Mount Luofu, in mainland China.[16][17]

Selected exhibitions

Literary works

Visual Collaborative publishing platform:

  • 2019: Polaris, Vol. 1 [22][23][24]
  • 2019: Voyager, Vol. 2 [25]
  • 2019: Vivencias, Vol. 3 [26]
  • 2019: Supernova, Vol. 4 [27]
  • 2020: TwentyEightyFour, Vol. 5 [28]
  • 2020: Grand Masters, Vol. 7 [29]
  • 2020: Eta Carinae, Vol. 10

Awards and recognition

  • In 2003, Olufeko received the IBM Gerstner Award in Global Business Services[30]
  • In 2017, Keynote speaker at World Economic Forum, Young Global Shapers community Abuja[31]
  • In 2018, Young entrepreneur achievement Award (Nigerian American Business Forum)[32]
  • A 2019, Special guest moderator on art and literature at Columbia University in New York City[2]
  • In 2019, Special recognition serving as a judge in the University of Lagos PAADC design competition[11]

Notes

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ade Olufeko.
  1. ^ Simply known as Adé, Pronounced /ɑːˈdeɪ/; ah-DAY Yoruba: Adé Olúfẹ́kọ́ pronounced [a.dé o.lú.fɛ́.kɔ́].
  2. ^ For customer excellence and countermeasure teamwork during the Blaster Worm epidemic.
  3. ^ In the early aughts, his interactive design work was showcased by adjuncts in selected courses by British training organization Learndirect.[5]
  4. ^ Following the Bravebird album and its subsequent release Morning, Olufeko contributed digital design and advisory work to Larrieux's record label.
  5. ^ On January 17, 2013, several digital paintings by Olufeko were showcased and leveraged at a fundraiser which Somaly Mam was guest of honor, this took place at the Hudson Terrace in New York City. The evening brought together influencers and celebrities featuring composers such as Chloe Flower supporting the Somaly Mam Foundation.[21]

References

  1. ^ a b Taiwo, Yetunde (March 2012). "Behind the Technology: Super Cool Nerd!". Made Magazine. Vol. 20. Lagos.
  2. ^ a b "Columbia University African Business Forum - Panels". Archived from the original on April 5, 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  3. ^ "Ade Abayomi Olufeko: A Mid-career Retrospective of a Multidisciplinary Technologist with Africa's 2020s in view". May 28, 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-05-28. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  4. ^ "Ade Olufeko/Visual Colabo Q&A". November 11, 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-06-02. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
  5. ^ "Ade Olufeko 2013 Speaker Profile". Social Media Week. Retrieved 14 Oct 2017.
  6. ^ Kristy Samone (September 28, 2012). "Pop Up Art Exhibition". Archived from the original on 2018-02-15. Retrieved Feb 15, 2018.
  7. ^ "Accomplished visual artist Ade Olufeko weighs in on his work and The Africas - Soundcloud.com". The Africas. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  8. ^ "LBS Africa Business Conference ABC Rolls Out Africa We See Campaign". YNaija. January 27, 2016. Retrieved Oct 15, 2017.
  9. ^ "Abayomi Olufeko" (PDF). NewWebPick. No. 37. Newwebpick ‘Design for Designers’. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  10. ^ "SfN Member Detail". Archived from the original on 2019-01-13. Retrieved Feb 10, 2019.
  11. ^ a b "Sungbo's Eredo Monument Back to Awareness". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
  12. ^ Guardian Nigeria (4 January 2022). "Recalcitrant conformist succeeds with AYO Mancala to remove analytical biases in strategy". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  13. ^ "Impact of Adeolu Khafre, a Nigerian brand inspired by heritage monuments". Guardian Nigeria. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  14. ^ "The Velocity of business innovation through design". Vanguard (Nigeria). 11 August 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  15. ^ Our Correspondent (3 January 2022). "Seasoned Technologist Tweaked Physical Ayo Mancala That Fed Artisan Families". Leadership News Nigeria. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  16. ^ Adeolu, Tunde (25 September 2023). "Nigerian Executive Expands Martial Arts Prowess with Qigong". This Day. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  17. ^ "Nigerian-American Polymath Promotes Wellness Through Combat Arts". Leadership.ng. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  18. ^ "Visual Collaborative Art Exhibition, Miami 2008!". Ladybrille. April 15, 2008. Archived from the original on May 4, 2015. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
  19. ^ "Local artist finds alternative way to break into the art scene". Knot Move. September 13, 2011. Archived from the original on November 8, 2017. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  20. ^ "United for Kids Foundation (UKF) Ambassadors Ball". MP Master Plan events. December 18, 2011. Archived from the original on November 14, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  21. ^ a b "Brave is Beautiful at the Hudson Terrace in NYC". January 17, 2013. Archived from the original on December 20, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  22. ^ "Bahia Shehab, Bobby Yan, others feature on Visual Collaborative". The Punch. 2 April 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  23. ^ "Ade Olufeko breaks echo-chambers into new levels of awareness". 20 November 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  24. ^ "Tosin Oshinowo, Remi Vaughan-Richards, and other Nigerians featured in online catalogue". This Day. 2 April 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  25. ^ Bankole, Idowu (17 June 2019). "Seun Kuti, Chris Uwaje, others to feature on American platform, 'Visual Collaborative". Retrieved 6 July 2019.
  26. ^ "Dakore Akande, Swaady Martin, Kelli Ali, Adelaide Damoah and Husani Oakley Feature on Visual Collaborative". Odyssey2. Odyssey (publication). Archived from the original on 12 October 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  27. ^ Onyekwelu, Stephen (4 December 2019). "LIFE & ARTS Nse Ikpe-Etim, William Coupon, others drive creative sector SDG". Business Day. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  28. ^ Onyekwelu, Stephen (6 May 2020). "Les Nubians, Rika, Chigul, Dakore feature in TwentyEightyFour". Business Day (Nigeria). Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  29. ^ "Robert Greene author of the 48 laws of power speaks with futurist Ade Olufeko". The Guardian (Nigeria). 28 December 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  30. ^ "Techpreneur One on One with Ade Olufeko". Business Day. August 22, 2016. Retrieved Nov 18, 2017.
  31. ^ "Meet The Leader Series". Archived from the original on January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  32. ^ AsuquoE (Feb 5, 2018). "Polymath Ade Olufeko receives Young entrepreneur achievement Award at NABF in Florida, and speaks at Georgetown University in D.C." Talk Media Africa. Retrieved Feb 15, 2018.
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