VISIT OF NIGERIAN FIELD SOCIETY (NFS) TO OYASAF IN ABEOKUTA

On Saturday 13^th May 2017, eighteen members of the Nigerian Field Society (NFS) led by Edouard Blondeau, arrived to the home of Prince and Chief (Mrs.) Shyllon on the Presidential hilltop in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun state. On arrival, they were warmly welcomed by Chief (Mrs.) Funmilayo Shyllon and  Prince Yemisi shyllon.

After some brief introduction, the visitors were taken through a tour of the life size bronze and metal sculptures garden of the edifice. This was followed by a tour of the internal portions of the edifice which commenced with a visit to the two bedroom en-suite guest chalet of the main building.

During the tour of the guest chalet, Prince Shyllon intimated his guests of the intention of OYASAF to use the chalet of the building for the annual OYASAF international artists in-residence program which is about to commence.

The visiting NFS guests, were later taken round the artistically decorated internal portions of the main residence, adorned with contemporary sculptures and paintings.

Refreshment at the terrace overlooking Abeokuta. Photograph by OYASAF documentary photographer: RALPH MFON OBOT

 One of the highlights of the tour, had the visitors enjoying the unique 270degrees terrace overview of Abeokuta city while enjoying some light refreshments. At the terrace of the building overlooking Abeokuta, the visitors were surprised with the cutting of a birthday cake for Dr. Adun Okupe- one of the visiting NFS members. 

Birthday celebration for Dr. Adun Okupe with her mother, Mrs. Fowora Okupe and Prince & Chief (Mrs.) Shyllon . Photograph by OYASAF documentary photographer: RALPH MFON OBOT

Some NFS members could not but enjoy the warmth and fraternize with the artwork outside the gate of the building overlooking the main street and welcoming visitors at the entrance of the building with a smile.

Some of the Members of NFS with Prince Shyllon PHOTO: BY OYASAF DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHER, OBOT MFON RALPH