Lagos Studies Association has announced Jahman Oladejo Anikulapo as the Winner of the 2024 LSA Distinguished Personality Award. The award was presented at the LSA Awards Ceremony on Friday, June 28, 2024 at the University of Lagos.
Anikulapo, former Editor, The Guardian on Sunday, studied Theatre Arts in University of Ibadan, an Art and Culture Journalist and activist since 1987, member of West African Documentary Film Forum and Executive Director, iREP Film Festival.
He started as a journalist reporting events, participating in/assisting to manage cultural programmes around the world, helping to shape national and international policies through seminars, conferences; and organising art festivals, projects.
He was a Stage Actor, Manager, Director, producer on national and international productions e.g Agip Theatre Festival Italy 1987; Chieri International Theatre Festival, Italy 1992; Afrika Projekt 1996-2002 (Germany and Nigeria); Cervantino Festival in Mexico (2004); Gwanju Biennale South Korea (2005); Milan Film Festival (2005); Pant-African Film Festival, South Africa (1996); Real Life Film Festival, Accra (2005- to date); Nigerian International Film Festival (1992; 2002); French Film Festival, Tubingen, Germany as an International Jury (2008) among others.
Jahman, as he is fondly called, has been the Programme Chairman, Committee for Relevant Art, CORA — since 1991 and the Programme Head, Culture Advocates Caucus, CAC, organisers of Word Slam. Jahman is currently diversifying into Film and Media Arts programming as member of West African Documentary Film Forum and Executive Director, iREP Film Festival.
The Lagos Studies Association (LSA) is dedicated to advancing the study of Lagos and Nigerian culture, history, and society. Through various programs, conferences, and awards, the LSA promotes scholarly research and community engagement to enhance the understanding of Lagos and its global significance.
Anikulapo joins a distinguished group of past recipients, including the late Adekunle Alli, Nike Okundaye, Olasupo Shasore, Aduke Gomez, and Femi Odugbemi.
“His dedication and impactful work in the field have earned him this recognition. We are honoured to recognize Jahman Oladejo Anikulapo for his remarkable contributions,” said President of the Lagos Studies Association, Saheed Aderinto.
“His work has significantly enriched our understanding of Lagos and Nigerian culture and history.”
