''Remember To Rise'' () subtitled ''Black's Dream'' is a

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work of the ''

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'', a massive art collaboration. Observing innovation in

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, technologist of '' Ijebu'' descent Ade Abayomi Olufeko, known for his collective signature created the work as a cultural

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for the African continent. Described as a

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by ''Vanguard'' for his international work, Olufeko teamed up with the ''African business'' club at the

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, during its summit which held at the Landmark hotel, he introduced the digital painting parallel to his attendance and guest moderation of a social cultural panel that featured high-profile personalities.

Background

The art piece evolved as an expression and active statement to the intellectual elite, in context of highlighting

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, fragmentation, and

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towards the continent from its diaspora. ''Remember To Rise'' serves as a nonpolitical symbol and a call to action towards the youth, encouraging the expansion beyond the rapid dominance of general pop culture and African music on the world stage. The collaboration between Olufeko and the club at the business school leveraged the attendance of renowned public figures by their respective fields.

Artwork, title and construction

In context of economic

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, observing the activities of several industries on the Intra-trade in Africa, the title of ''Remembering To Rise; Black's Dream'' came to fruition. The artwork is an abstract painting that shows researched data guided by

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shapes, and displays

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excerpts by the famous poet ''

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''. It also displays permanent markers, scattered citrine clusters with acrylic powder glitter on heavy-coated paper, making the classification of the artwork mixed media. Showcasing the breath of African culture, the framing of the artwork in

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motifs is accompanied with

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and

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languages. Adding to the practice of inclusion across the sub-Sahara, the final assembling was done in the Ojuelegba community. The abstract aspects of ''Remember To Rise'' is inspired by astronomical star

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Notable signatures

The following is a list of persons at and outside the summit who signed the artwork as of 2018.

Personnel

Various persons part of the ''Remember To Rise'' project.

London Business School

*Soji Solanke - 2018 African Club Co-President *Amine Bendriss - 2018 African Club Co-President *Elena Zhukova - 2018 African Club Conference Chair

Production

*R. Sibaoueih - Artist team *Wonu Talabi - Artist assisting team (Conference) *Abdellatif Abdul -

, Arabic and

linguist

References

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