'The Sacred Art of the Ori' | Laolu Senbanjo

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[tejbabe]

Grew up with this guy. So proud to see his success. More power to you Laolu.

[ToreraGeorge]

I got chills watching this. I still have goosebumps. You are such an inspiration to all of us Laolu. Thank you for sharing your story

[simimark]

"clickbaited" no, your ignorance led you to be disappointed by an amazing ted talk

[shayr]

This was beautiful...he continued to reach into his Yoruba Culture through the essence of his grandma to present who he really was creatively - Telling HIS-story through art.

[TeemanayOfficial]

Wow this is so Inspiring thank you Senbanjo for this!!!! Keep going bro God Bless you

[chinyereezenandu]

Never clicked so fast!!!🇳🇬🇳🇬🙌 Nice talk....but wen i saw Ori i thought he was going to tell us the Tale(story about Ori)

[whatsupbudbud]

First association was the Ori from Stargate series. Gosh, I miss that show.

[Meeksy]

Absolutely love this talk; amazing work and really inspiring! It's also nice to learn a bit about my heritage

[CJAfrica]

Your art is stunning, and I love this Ted Talk so much. Thank you.

[abdulabiola]

Beautiful ....awesome..Story inspiring....you make me see Art meaning for the first time...Your word speaks beauty. welldone #ijebuBoy

[kinsmed]

We don't often see the 'D' of TED.
But it was well-represented today.

[FlexNFly]

When you tap into your Ori, only then you can move mountains. Not surprised Beyonce was a fan of yours. Greatness recognizes greatness. -flexnflyofficial

[mayfuunky]

"I thought it was a scam. The Nigerian in me told me" I'm dead.

[emmanuelbrills]

Proud to be a Nigerian with your story.

[MSMSOUL]

BLESS YOU LAOLU MY ARTIST BROTHER SHINE YOUR LIGHT BRIGHT FOR ALL TO SEE AND FEEL..MSMSOUL ARTIST.

[terane_irl]

OMG I'm currently reading Ori by Awo Fa'lokun Fatunmbi.

[Zufad_Oriflame_Mastery_Zone]

Am inspired...
Packing my bags to go make my dreams my reality.

N.B: yes we got many tribes and I happen to be a female from the northern Nigeria. Do the maths...

#ToughPath4GirlFromTheNorth

[kofiperry]

This is beautiful, why the dislikes??

[religion_of_rage]

expected him to talk over ori and the blind forest or ori and the will of the wisp.




I was disappointed

[ilgamD]

You are legend. What kind of marker do you use for painting on the bodies?