Sculpting Memory: How Wale Asubiojo Preserves Yoruba History in Stone

Wale Asubiojo is a sculptor and cultural historian dedicated to keeping Nigeria’s past alive. His recent bond stone monument of Iba Oluyole at the National Museum of Unity in Ibadan honours one of the most influential figures in Yoruba history. He combines meticulous research with artistry, immersing himself in oral traditions, palace histories and praise poetry before carving each piece. For him, public art must merge aesthetic beauty with historical accuracy to safeguard memory for future generations. From humble beginnings and an apprenticeship under renowned sculptor Saburi Adisa Adebesin to founding the Children in African Scenario programme, Asubiojo has mentored young Nigerians and championed heritage in public spaces. He envisions streets and roundabouts celebrating local heroes and inspiring pride in Nigeria’s rich history.

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