Over the past few years, the Law Firm of Babalakin & Co. has come up with an excellent intervention in the creative industry. The Babalakin Annual Art Competition & Exhibition, has so far, succeeded in showcasing the ingenuity of young artists whose works may otherwise have remained unseen. There are also attractive financial rewards, presented to the winners of the Competition. This year’s edition came with a package of N10 million. Managing Partner of Babalakin & Co., Mr Wale Akoni, SAN spoke to Onikepo Braithwaite and Jude Igbanoi about the importance of the steps that the Firm has taken to invest in young artists, giving them a platform to showcase their works, while also introducing them to the legal and commercial structures necessary to build sustainable careers. One of the objectives of the Competition, is to evolve into a leading platform where creative talent across Africa, is discovered
What is the essence of this Art Initiative started by Babalakin & Co.? What legacy do you hope this initiative will leave for the next generation of artists?
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