From Our Trainees
Adunola
Student, Age 23
Trained in 2023Massive thanks to Oladapo Authentic African Arts Development Foundation! The 2-day free training on adire tie and dye and waxing was fantastic! I'm super grateful for the skills shared & the lovely materials gifted. Your dedication to promoting African arts is truly inspiring. The training was top-notch & super practical! Loved every bit of it. And thanks for the certificate - a keepsake I'll ever treasure! Wiring you loads of appreciation & best wishes for more artful successes.
John Emmanuel
Youth, Age 24
Trained in 2022Not only did I learn the art of Adire, but I also received a CERTIFICATE from Oladapo Authentic African Art Development Foundation! I'm now a certified Adire artist and guess what? I've landed 5 contracts!
Ademola Lookman
Former Street Child, Age 19
Trained in 2023Jazakallah Khair, Agboola Oladapo! May Allah bless you abundantly!
Oloyede Debora
Student, Age 25
Trained in 2022Thank you so much Mr Oladapo and the Oladapo foundation for the fire and curiosity you ignited in me with the free Adire workshop. It gave me so much interest in our culture and made me love the creative art and craft of tie and dye. The fact that I learnt this for free is what I’m so grateful for. I’ve seen fliers where they want to teach Adire production for 200k. The way Mr Oladapo broke it down made it so easy to comprehend, I will never forget your dedication and how you taught us with so much joy. This outfit here was made with my adire project at the free workshop
Tunde Adeyemi
Correctional Center Graduate, Age 28
Trained in 2023Wahala! I'm still on cloud nine! Just wanted to share my AMAZING experience with Agboola Oladapo! They gifted me 2 DAYS of FREE Adire training, including materials, transport, and feeding! Talk about blessings!
Oladiti Opeyemi
Trader, Age 31
Trained in 2024They say nothing truly comes free; someone, somewhere, has paid the price and this 2 -day Adire training experience was truly awesome. Traveling all the way from Ibadan was worth every effort, and I am sincerely grateful to Oladapo Authentic African Art Development Foundation for the opportunity to participate in the Adire workshop. Learning more about Adire beyond what I thought it was has deepened my appreciation for the craft. It reminded me that Adire is not just fabric, but a living story of heritage, creativity, and the influence of skilled hands. My heartfelt thanks to the trainers, fellow participants, and every sponsor and supporter who made this experience possible. Thank you, Mr. Agboola Oladapo, for being a vessel of impact. Wishing you more growth, more wins, and greater impact. I look forward to the day I get to pay it forward. Thank you once again
