Abolore Sobayo
Abolore Sobayo is the creative head and owner of Ore Apparels, based in Lagos, Nigeria with years of experience and dedication to both Fashion and Art. He is a Lagos born, Higher National Diploma (HND) graduate with specialization in painting from the Yaba College of Technology. In 2006, he finished as the first runner up in the Nigerian fashion show, and has over time costumed top Nigerian artists in the entertainment industry such as LAGBAJA, 9ICE, TUNDE KELANI, KUNLE AYO, D’BANJ, ASA, MODE 9, , ADEWALE AYUBA to mention a few. He was the official costumier for the Crown Troupe of Africa which is headed by SEGUN ADEFILA.
Abolore is presently the official costumier for Qudus Onikeku with projects such as „QADDISH“; „EVERY WOMAN“ in collaboration with Omonor Shomolu; „AFRICAMAN ORIGINAL“; „CITY OF MAN, CITY OF GOD“ in collaboration with Dayo Liadi(popularly known as Ijodee) ; „IWA L’EWA“ to mention a few.
After numerous group exhibitions, Abolore had his first solo exhibition titled „ROOM FOR THREE“ in 2015 at the Red Door Gallery and is currently involved in other artistic projects including „WE ALMOST FORGOT“.