Meet HBCU Design Contest Winner Fola Akinleye

12/17/2021

Artist Fola Akinleye describes how soul music in the city inspired his winning artwork for the HBCU Design Contest.

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Meet HBCU Design Contest Winner Fola Akinleye
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Artist Fola Akinleye describes how soul music in the city inspired his winning artwork for the HBCU Design Contest.
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