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August 31, 1947
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Emanuel Oyadiran from Lagos, Nigeria, studied art in Manchester, England, for 12 years and recently returned to pursue sculpture and a lucrative casting business for license plates and signs.
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LOCAL BOY MAKES GOOD;
AFRICAN VERSION-- Emanuel Oyadiran of Lagos, capital of Nigeria, British West Africa, attended the Manchester School of Art to study sculpture and learn the craft of casting. Back in Nigeria he now divides his time between sculpture and the lucrative business of casting automobile license plates and other signs. He works on a bust near his workshop in Lagos. He recently returned to his home town after 12 years in Manchester, England, where he attended the Manchester School (Keystone Picture.)
AFRICAN VERSION-- Emanuel Oyadiran of Lagos, capital of Nigeria, British West Africa, attended the Manchester School of Art to study sculpture and learn the craft of casting. Back in Nigeria he now divides his time between sculpture and the lucrative business of casting automobile license plates and other signs. He works on a bust near his workshop in Lagos. He recently returned to his home town after 12 years in Manchester, England, where he attended the Manchester School (Keystone Picture.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Local Success
Artist Return
Sculpture
Casting
Nigeria
What entities or persons were involved?
Emanuel Oyadiran
Where did it happen?
Lagos, Nigeria; Manchester, England
Story Details
Key Persons
Emanuel Oyadiran
Location
Lagos, Nigeria; Manchester, England
Event Date
Recently
Story Details
Emanuel Oyadiran of Lagos, Nigeria, studied sculpture and casting at the Manchester School of Art for 12 years before returning home to divide his time between sculpting and the business of casting automobile license plates and signs.