SPF Calls for Nominations for the Wole Oguntokun Legacy Award
Street Project Foundation (SPF) has called for nominations for The Wole Oguntokun Legacy Award, which celebrates young Nigerians using theatre, storytelling and the arts to inspire change, preserve culture and champion
The Street Project Foundation (SPF) is seeking nominations for The Wole Oguntokun Legacy Award, a prestigious accolade honoring young Nigerians who leverage theatre, storytelling and the arts to foster change, preserve culture, and advocate for social justice. Nomination submissions are due by 22 August 2026, with the award ceremony slated to take place during Do What U Love Festival 7.0 in Lagos on 11 September 2026.
The award is available to Nigerian residents aged 18 to 35 who are actively engaging in four categories: theatre practitioners, storytellers, arts and creative advocates, and performing artists. Individuals can nominate someone deserving or apply directly through the festival's website or by scanning the nomination QR code on SPF's official social media platforms.
The award bears the name and legacy of Wole Oguntokun, a celebrated Nigerian playwright, director, and lawyer, widely known as "Laspapi." Oguntokun dedicated over two decades to his craft, serving as the artistic director of Renegade Theatre and Theatre Planet Studios, and co-founding Theatre Republic, a prominent performing arts hub in Lagos.
His work brought Nigerian theatre to international stages, notably being the first Nigerian company to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2013. Oguntokun fearlessly addressed challenging social issues through his art, from the trial of The Emancipation of Yankee Oluwale to the poignant reflections of The Chibok Girls: Our Story.
The Wole Oguntokun Legacy Award carries this spirit forward, recognizing young Nigerian creatives who transform art into impactful change. The award complements the ongoing recognition program of Do What U Love Festival, which recently honored Ayodeji Ajadi with a N500,000 cash prize for his exceptional contribution to the arts.
Nominations are free and open for submission until 22 August 2026, with eligibility details and the nomination form accessible at https://dwulfestival.com/wola. Interested parties can also scan the QR code on SPF's promotional materials or reach out via email at community@streetproject.org.ng for more information.
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