Celebrated artist , Dejo Victor Akinlonu, popularly known as Dejak, recently marked his 53rd birthday. The sculptor used the occasion to renew his reverence for God, maintaining that the only way to ensure the continued synergy between him and God, is his public acknowledgement of God for ensuring the flow of his grace which has sustained the acceptability of his brand till date. .
“To me, the main reason for staging today’s get together which I am using to trumpet the continued flow of the grace of God in my works and life. To me, arts is simply an art of expression invented by men of skill and science in the rhythm of beauty” he said.
The event also served as a platform for the presentation of “Man of the Year Award” by Tellview Magazine, a specialised publication made for Dejak’s consistence in churning out qualitative artworks over the years.
Elated by this award, Dejak thanked God for echoing the high impression of his works which have attracted the attention and patronage of some celebrated Nigerian art connoisseurs in politics, religion , entrepreneurship and other concerns.
Dejak, whose artistic works open doors of opportunities for him in government circles, acknowledged the contribution of his late father, Pa Gilbert Akinlonu, his mother, Deconess Abegbe Akinlonu and his late uncle, Chief Olatunji Akinlonu for giving him the opportunity to be self reliant.
“ I want to also acknowledge the impact of the federal government, Lagos State Government, Dejak’s arts connoisseurs and my divine team of arts and modern trail blazing sculptors which includes Kayode Ifamuyibo, Chris Emeseh, Ayo Thomas Nwangboge , Biodun Sanni, Francis Nga, and Jibola Aliu for the sustenance of DA Studio 84 which has successfully raised role models for over three decades,”, he concluded.
Dejak celebrates life and career
