{
  "id": 7428324,
  "title": "AD Consulting, Ecobank Bring Nigeria’s Art, Architecture Icons Together",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ad-consulting-ecobank-bring-nigerias-art-architecture-icons-together-7428324",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T23:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/15/ad-consulting-ecobank-bring-nigerias-art-architecture-icons-together/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's prominent figures in art and architecture will gather in Lagos for an exclusive cultural event organized by AD Consulting and Ecobank Nigeria. Titled \"The Convergence: The Iconic Architect & the Icons of Art,\" the landmark experience will showcase the country's creative excellence, heritage, and legacy at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in October. The event will feature internationally renowned architect Olajumoke Adenowo, the founder of AD Consulting, and some of Nigeria's most celebrated visual artists.\n\nAdenowo shared her perspective on the concept behind \"The Convergence,\" stating that architecture and art are powerful expressions of Nigerian identity, preserving heritage and representing the values to be passed onto future generations. She further explained that the event aims to celebrate Nigeria's extraordinary creative heritage while fostering new conversations about identity, beauty, ownership, and legacy.\n\nAusten Osokpor, Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications at Ecobank Nigeria, emphasized that the nation's wealth extends beyond financial capital. He highlighted culture, creativity, intellectual capital, and heritage as equally vital assets that must be preserved, celebrated, and passed down to future generations. The Convergence provides an opportunity to champion this broader understanding of African wealth by uniting exceptional artists, architects, collectors, and cultural patrons in a single powerful experience.",
  "summary": "Nigeria’s leading voices in art and architecture will converge in Lagos as AD Consulting partners with Ecobank Nigeria to present The Convergence: The Iconic Architect & the Icons of Art,",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "AD Consulting, Ecobank bring Nigeria’s art, architecture icons together in ‘The Convergence’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ad-consulting-ecobank-bring-nigerias-art-architecture-icons-together",
        "published": "2026-09-14T12:20:17.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}