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Bunmi Babatunde was born in Nigeria in 1957. He studied sculpture at the Yaba College of Technology and was awarded a Higher National Diploma in 1983. He established his own studio the following year. Since then, he has created a diverse body of work in wood, bronze resin and fiberglass. He has undertaken a number of major public commissions within Nigeria, including the 20-foot Eleganza 'Biro Statue' along Orile/Mile 2 expressway, Alaba. Babatunde is committed to fostering artistic talent within his country and co-founded the Universal Studios of Art, Nigeria, alongside fellow artists Bisi Fakeye, Monday Akhidue and Abiodun Olaku.
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