Artist Bio

Born in Lagos, Nigeria and currently living in Mohkínstsis (Calgary). Wunmi Idowu is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, the Founder and Director of Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre Inc., since 2006. She is also the Founder of the Black Arts & Culture Council (BACC). Driven by her belief that arts, culture, and education are essential for growth, development, and global impact, Wunmi pushes for increased visibility of ethnically and culturally diverse artists in Canada. Through dynamic, cutting-edge programs that capture the imagination of a range of audiences, her hope is to enhance the creative economy in Calgary, empower communities and perpetuate the movement for instilling social change. Wunmi’s accolades in the arts and culture sector include winning the 24th Annual Immigrants of Distinction Award and the Avenue magazine's Top 40 Under 40.