Jahman Anikulapo

Jahman Anikulapo
Born
Jahman Oladejo Anikulapo

(1963-01-16) 16 January 1963 (age 61)
NationalityNigerian
Other namesJahmo
Alma materUniversity of Ibadan
OccupationJournalist
Years active1993–present

Jahman Oladejo Anikulapo (born 16 January 1963) is a Nigerian journalist and culture archivist.[1][2][3]

Biography

Anikulapo studied Theatre Arts in University of Ibadan. He began his art journalism career at The Guardian (Nigeria) as the arts and media editor in 1993. He worked as the arts and media editor until 2003, then worked as the Editor of The Guardian on Sunday and The GuardianLife Magazine from 2003 to 2013.[4][5] He was mentored by Dapo Adelugba, a theatre critic and playwright at the University of Ibadan.[6]

Personal life

He has a son and a daughter.[6] He was praised by the president Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari on his 60th birthday for his contributions towards the growth of the Nigerian literature through the years.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ Adeduro, Wale (20 January 2013). "Jahman Anikulapo: Culture archivist @ 50" (Opinion). Vanguard. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  2. ^ Anikulapo, Jahman (24 August 2013). "INTERVIEW: Why I'm Not married at 50 — Jahman Anikulapo". Premium Times (Interview). Interviewed by Sam Umukoro. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  3. ^ Osundare, Niyi (8 February 2013). "For Jahman Oladejo Anikulapo: The Music Never Stops" (Opinion). P.M. News. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  4. ^ "JAHMAN OLADEJO ANIKULAPO". Lagos Fringe. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  5. ^ "FOR JAHMAN OLADEJO ANIKULAPO: THE MUSIC NEVER STOPS – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
  6. ^ a b "60 hearty cheers to Jahman Anikulapo, 'Nigeria's culture ambassador'". The Guardian (Nigeria). 2023-01-16. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  7. ^ https://www.channelstv.com/2023/01/18/buhari-hails-renowned-arts-journalist-actor-jahman-anikulapo-at-60/
  8. ^ "Buhari hails renowned arts journalist Jahman Anikulapo at 60 - P.M. News". P.M. News. Retrieved 2023-04-15.