#47 - Born to Create w/ Anthony Azekwoh

In this episode, Folarin is joined by Nigerian artist Anthony Azekwoh, and they discuss Anthony’s journey as an artist, from getting started with writing in secondary school to then getting into digital art. Anthony discusses dropping out of university and the effect it had on his relationship with his parents, they get into the 5 galleries he has put on and some of his other career accomplishments. They touch on getting over criticism as an artist, allowing yourself to enjoy success, and much more

TIME STAMPS:

Start-4:15   Anthony Intro

 4:15-10:10   Secondary school years 

10:10-14:00  Evolving as an artist

14:00-25:40  dropping out of school / Nigerian parents

25:40-31:20  Getting over criticism 

31:20-36:46  First gallery

36:46-43:20   More accomplishments

43:20-47:00  Appreciation and celebrating accomplishments 

47:00  Advice to other creatives

CREDITS:

Hosted by Folarin Okulaja

Produced by Folarin Okulaja

Engineered by Folarin Okulaja

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