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Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by orimogunje53: 7:01am On May 15, 2018 |
A man gift make a room for him... . Many Nigerians are oblivious to the story of the woman whose picture adorns the back of 20 naira note they spend on a daily. At the back of the 20 naira note is Ladi Kwali’s picture, a celebrated potter who hailed from the northern part of Nigeria. Ladi Kwali was born in the village of Kwali, which is located in the Gwari region of present day Abuja, where pottery was indigenous female tradition. Kwali who grew up in a family in which womenfolk made pots for a living, learnt to make pottery as a child from her aunt. Kwali's younger brother, Mallam Mekaniki Kyebese, said: “Even in the early years of pottery making, Ladi Kwali excelled in the crafts and her wares were often sold even before they were taken to the markets” She produced pottery pieces that were influenced by the Gbagyi tradition during her first professional years. With the help of a famous English studio potter, Michael Cardew, Kwali came to international prominence for her talents in the 1950s. Cardew, who was appointed to the post of pottery officer in the department of commerce and industry in 1951, launched the Abuja Pottery Training Centre along with Kwali in 1952 and spent the following fifteen years teaching and learning from Nigerian potters. Ladi Kwali is featured on back of the 20 naira note. Ladi Kwali at work The audience watched as Ladi Kwali demonstrated at Winchcombe Pottery, England, in 1962. (Photo credit: Ceramike) Ladi Kwali demonstrating at Winchcombe Pottery, England, in 1962. (Photo credit: Ceramike) Ladi Kwali's pot. (Photo credit: Ceramike) Kwali would later join the Abuja pottery and become its first female potter. She later became an instructor Ladi’s pots were noted for their beauty of form and decoration. The Emir of Abuja, Alhaji Suleiman Barau acquired several pots made by Ladi. In the palace of the Emir was where Michael Cardew saw Ladi’s work in 1950. Ladi Kwali would later become prominent after this discovery by Cardew Her pots became art objects and were also featured in international exhibitions of Abuja pottery organised by Cardew in 1958, 1959 and 1962. Her pottery was also displayed during Nigeria’s independence celebrations in 1960. Kwali and Cardew toured America in 1972, and at the Berkeley Galleries in London, her works was shown to great acclaim. Her works - glazed dishes, bowls and beakers, which she created with stylised animal sgraffito, were the works for which she was best known. These works were a great asset in the popularity of Abuja pottery beyond the shores of Africa. The first Nigerian woman to be on a naira note, Ladi Kwali Below is the list of her awards and achievements: - Kwali had been honoured in many ways. In 1962, she was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire). In 1977, Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria awarded her an honorary doctoral degree. - The Nigerian government awarded her with highest national honour for academic achievement, Nigerian National Order of Merit Award. -In 1981, she also received the national honour of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) . - A major street in Abuja is named after her. The street is called Ladi Kwali road. - The Abuja Pottery was renamed the Ladi Kwali Pottery in the early 1980s. - Her picture adorned the back of the Nigerian 20 naira note, making her the first Nigerian woman to be on a naira note. - After Cardew died the previous year, Kwali died on August 12, 1984 at the age of 59 in Minna. ◄ Proverbs 22:29 King James Version Seest thou a man diligent in his business/work ? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men Who can ever imagine that the clay we all use to play during our childhood days is another man source of fame. Sometimes talent supersede certificate that's one of the major problem of this country I hope one one day our eyes will be open and give more to the practicals rather than theories SOURCE:- www.orimloaded.tk |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by MANNABBQGRILLS: 7:02am On May 15, 2018 |
Nice to meet you ma'm. |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by MANNABBQGRILLS: 7:03am On May 15, 2018 |
Have you seen a man/woman so diligent in his/her work? He/she will stand before kings and not mere men......... HOLY BIBLE |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by SamuelAnyawu(m): 7:05am On May 15, 2018 |
Ladi Kwali Hall Sheraton Hotel Abuja 2 Likes |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by orimogunje53: 7:07am On May 15, 2018 |
The lesson I learnt from this woman is no gift /talent is a waste, even some past presidents have not even appear even on a coins 1 Like |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by hisgrace090: 7:11am On May 15, 2018 |
One can genuinely reach to the top anywhere and anytime without crime. She was celebrated through her labour not yahoo yahoo. 1 Like |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by MANNABBQGRILLS: 7:14am On May 15, 2018 |
orimogunje53:....and an ordinary pot maker is being celebrated everyday. There are many jobless people here on NL calling our Barbecue job, ab*ki job, meat seller fish frier etc and advising us to go to Sambisa forest to sell our Barbecue , but we keep keeping on.... Moral of the story : STAY FOCUS and BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU DO AND DO WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by MANNABBQGRILLS: 7:15am On May 15, 2018 |
hisgrace090:God bless you for this my brother. Btw, I guess it's a typo...edit that rich to 'reach'. |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by hisgrace090: 7:28am On May 15, 2018 |
post=67571763: Thanks! |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by MANNABBQGRILLS: 7:29am On May 15, 2018 |
hisgrace090:You are always welcome! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by johnmartus(m): 7:40am On May 15, 2018 |
Thanks God she is not a victim of slave trade. |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by wildchild1: 7:52am On May 15, 2018 |
SamuelAnyawu: That was the first thing that came to my mind Back to topic, Woman of virtue. She died too early tho |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by KingLennon(m): 8:04am On May 15, 2018 |
This is the kind of topics that should be hitting front page. Very incisive and informative. Nairaland is lost with bad topics. Lady kwali you deserve a seat in the throne of brave men. Your dilligency is unparalled |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by obonujoker(m): 8:19am On May 15, 2018 |
We suppose to have a museum, where these celebrated heroes can be seen... |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by orimogunje53: 8:32am On May 15, 2018 |
johnmartus: lolz johnmartus: lolz |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by orimogunje53: 8:33am On May 15, 2018 |
obonujoker: true talk |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by DOUBLEWAHALA: 9:45am On May 15, 2018 |
abuja now has emir 1 Like |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by anibirelawal(m): 10:38am On May 15, 2018 |
WOW, I never knew! 1 Like |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by lawflec(m): 12:03pm On May 15, 2018 |
20 naira will soon go into extinct self |
Re: Meet Ladi Dosei Kwali, The Woman On 20 Naira Note by orimogunje53: 9:11am On May 16, 2018 |
if you. said so |
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