Josephine Oboh Macleod

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Chief Josephine Oboh-MacLeod (born 18 July 1965) is the first African to establish an African Art gallery called "Timbuktu" in United Kingdom and the only black African Woman that owns an art Cultural center in Scotland. She is one of African recognize Contemporary art collector in Scotland With over 6,000 collections and also the first to stage an Afro-Celtic cultural show in Nigeria at Fela Kuti New Afrika Shrine.[1][2][3][4]

Josephine Oboh-MacLeod
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Chief Josephine Oboh-MacLeod
Born(1965-07-18)18 July 1965
, Edo State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian, British[4]
Known forArtist, Painting, Sculpting, Photography & Design
Spouse(s)Norman MacLeod
Websitewww.johfrimartanddesign.com

Early life and education[]

Josephine is born into the family of Chief Major Humphrey Etafo Oboh (The Adolor of Ugboha Kingdom/Okakulu of Emu Kingdom and Chief Mrs Comfort Eimiebaluye Oboh, The Edeniokun of Emu Kingdom, Ehan, Edo State, Nigeria. She is a sister to broadcaster/politician Mabel Oboh and Peter Oboh, the light former WBA/ British light heavy weight champion.

She began her education at Government College, Ojo, Lagos, Newman Prep School, Boston, USA, Newbury College, Boston, USA, where she obtained a degree in hospitality management and did her master's degree in Business Administration at University of Surrey.

She also studied Art at London Art College, UK; Interior/Garden Design at KLC School of Design, Chelsea Harbour, UK; and Photography at Calumet Photography and Jessop Academy, UK. Epson Master Printing Course.[1][5][6]

Art career[]

Josephine has been in the art world for Forty years, graced Art gallery and Art exhibition across the world with her works and has over 6,000 collections. She is the Artistic Director at Johfrim Art and Design an art exhibitor and seller based in Milngavie. Started in 2016, Johfrim hosts cross-cultural events and represents work by about 50 artists, approximately 70% of whom are from Africa.[7][8]

She is the first African to establish an African art gallery called "Timbuktu" in United Kingdom and the only black African woman that owns an art culture centre in Scotland. She is one of African recognize Contemporary art collector in Scotland With over 6,000 collections and also the first to stage an Afro-Celtic cultural show in Nigeria at Fela Kuti New Afrika Shrine.[2]

Timbuktu art gallery

Josephine has been part of art Exhibitions and she has her works in international private collections like Nike Art Gallery etc. She is a member of art Groups, Including Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA). Milngavie, Bearsden and Dalmuir Art Club, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. She is the founder/ trustee of Jom Charity, Scottish charity board approved. (OSCR) Her charity and humanitarian work cuts across to her native home land Nigeria, where she makes donations to the less privileged.[9][10][11][12][13]

Politics[]

She is a United Kingdom Politician and a member of The Scottish Conservatives and also a member of Black Tories who are advocating for the inclusion of more qualified black people in public positions such as parliament across United Kingdom especially political positions in Scotland.[3][14]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "chief Josephine oboh macleod art creator connoisseur politician activist/". vanguardngr.com. 2021-05-01.
  2. ^ a b "how josephine oboh macleod wields art as tool to reduce racism classism". vanguardngr.com. 2021-06-10.
  3. ^ a b "why-I joined politics in the uk oboh macleod". independent.ng. 2019-05-10.
  4. ^ a b "sisters on a mission to save ailing entertainers". m.guardian.ng. 2017-05-10.
  5. ^ "art-creator connoisseur politician activist". newslodge.com.ng. 2017-05-10.
  6. ^ "nigerian artist oboh macleod espouses leadership and uniqueness in latest works". independent.ng. 2020-05-10.
  7. ^ "my-mission in uk is to propagate African art culture and heritage josephine oboh macleod". vanguardngr.com. 2019-03-10.
  8. ^ "Africa day african art in scotland". snackmag.co.uk. 2020-05-10.
  9. ^ "Nigerian art stakeholders converge celebrate macleod". bizwatchnigeria.ng. 2017-05-10.
  10. ^ "artistes group unite in mission to save fellow stars". m.guardian.ng. 2018-05-10.
  11. ^ "ill gladly raise funds for the needy mabel oboh". sunnewsonline.com. 2017-05-10.
  12. ^ "sisters launch saveourstars campaign". tribuneonlineng.com. 2019-05-10.
  13. ^ "Nigerian reggae star yellow banton sos initiative grateful to nigerians". newsofafrica.org. 2017-05-10.
  14. ^ "Scottish election black activist faces prejudice". thetimes.co.uk. 2019-05-10.
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