Otobong Nkanga
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Otobong Nkanga
Summary
Otobong Nkanga is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Kano[2]. She was born on January 1, 1974[3]. She worked as a performing artist[4], sculptor[5], painter[6], photographer[7], and draftsperson[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Otobong Nkanga was born in Kano[2].
- Otobong Nkanga was born on January 1, 1974[3].
- Otobong Nkanga was born on September 13, 1974[10].
- Otobong Nkanga held citizenship in Nigeria[11].
- Otobong Nkanga's professions included performing artist[4].
- Otobong Nkanga worked as a sculptor[5].
- Otobong Nkanga worked as a painter[6].
- Otobong Nkanga's professions included photographer[7].
- Otobong Nkanga worked as a draftsperson[8].
- Otobong Nkanga's professions included installation artist[12].
- Otobong Nkanga's education included a stint at Obafemi Awolowo University[13].
- Otobong Nkanga was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14].
- Otobong Nkanga received the Yanghyun Prize[15].
- Otobong Nkanga received the Lise Wilhelmsen Art Award[16].
- Otobong Nkanga received the honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp[17].
- Otobong Nkanga received the Commander of the Order of the Crown[18].
- Otobong Nkanga is recorded as female[19].
- Otobong Nkanga's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Otobong Nkanga's Commons category is recorded as Otobong Nkanga[21].
- Otobong Nkanga's residence is recorded as Antwerp[22].
- Otobong Nkanga's family name is recorded as Nkanga[23].
- Otobong Nkanga's given name is recorded as Q139845714[24].
- Otobong Nkanga's official website is recorded as https://www.otobong-nkanga.com/[25].
- Otobong Nkanga's floruit is recorded as January 1, 2021[26].
- Otobong Nkanga's floruit is recorded as January 1, 2016[27].
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Origins and Family
Otobong Nkanga's place of birth was Kano[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1974[3] and September 13, 1974[10].
Education
Educated at Obafemi Awolowo University[13], a public university[28], in Nigeria[29], founded in 1962[30] and Beaux-Arts de Paris[14], an art academy[31], in France[32], founded in 1797[33], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include performing artist[4], sculptor[5], painter[6], photographer[7], draftsperson[8], and installation artist[12].
Recognition
Awards received include Yanghyun Prize[15], an art prize[35], in South Korea[36], founded in 2008[37]; Lise Wilhelmsen Art Award[16]; honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp[17], an award[38], in Belgium[39]; and Commander of the Order of the Crown[18], a grade of an order[40], in Belgium[41].
Why It Matters
Otobong Nkanga ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Otobong Nkanga born?
Otobong Nkanga's place of birth was Kano[2].
What did Otobong Nkanga do for work?
Otobong Nkanga worked as performing artist[4], sculptor[5], painter[6], photographer[7], and draftsperson[8].
Where did Otobong Nkanga go to school?
Otobong Nkanga was educated at Obafemi Awolowo University[13] and Beaux-Arts de Paris[14].
What awards did Otobong Nkanga receive?
Honors received include Yanghyun Prize[15], Lise Wilhelmsen Art Award[16], honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp[17], and Commander of the Order of the Crown[18].