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Shobukonla Kehinde Hassan Dr., Department of Fine and Applied Art

Area(s) of Specialization/Research Interests

Visual Arts (Graphic Design)

Profile

Dr. Kehinde H. Shobukonla is a distinguished visual arts educator, graphic designer and curriculum innovator committed to bridging creative practice and academic excellence. With a PhD in Visual Arts (Graphic Design), an MFA in Advertising, and a BA (Education) in Fine & Applied Arts, all from the University of Benin, he brings profound expertise and visionary leadership to Mountain Top University's Department of Fine & Applied Arts. A creative entrepreneur, he founded Ednounce SK, delivering over 500 design and curation projects in publishing, branding, events and website development since 2008. Dr. Shobukonla is passionate about integrating pedagogy, artistry and technology. His research and practice advocate new frontiers in curriculum design and creative entrepreneurship, impacting both academic and industry landscapes. Connect with Dr. Shobukonla via email at khshobukonla@mtu.edu.ng or shokehinde@gmail.com to discuss collaborative projects in visual arts, digital media and education innovation.

Academic Credentials

PhD Visual Arts (Graphic Design), 2019 MFA. Advertising, 2012 BA (Ed) Fine and Applied Arts, 2000 Web Design/Animation, 2005 MUSON Grade Two, 1997 MUSON Grade Three, 1997 NCE Technical (Fine and Applied Arts), 1996 WASC O'Level, 1989

Professional Association

(1) Board Member/Website Editor, Arts Council of the African Studies Association (ACASA), Chicago. (2) Fellow, Society of Nigerian Artists (FSNA). (3) Fellow, Institute of Policy Management Development (FIPMD). (4) Member, Society of Nigerian Archivists (SNA). (5) P.R.O., Art Galleries & Promoters Association, (AGPA).

Publications

1 Shobukonla, K.H. (2025). Academic Digital Archive for Visual Arts (ADAVA). Lambert Academic Publishing, UK. ISBN: 978-620-8-43366-6.-Updated on: 20Jun25
2 Shobukonla, K.H. (2025). Website as an Online Advertising Strategy. Lambert Academic Publishing, UK. ISBN: 978-620-8-43367-3.-Updated on: 20Jun25
3 Ajayi, O.T. & Shobukonla, K.H. (2025). Graphics in Ceramics: Foundations of Ceramic Graphics (Chapter 29), Brushstrokes of Knowledge: A Compendium of Visual Arts, Art Education and Historical Insights, Volume II, Stardom Publishing Agency, Lagos, Nigeria. ISBN: 978-978-767-707-0 and E-ISBN: 978-978-767-703-2.-Updated on: 19Jun25
4 Shobukonla, K.H., Akintayo, M.J., Omolola, F.S. (2025). Influencer-Based Indoor Visual Communication: The Role of Principal Officers in Institutional Branding at Mountain Top University. Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Mountain Top University, Ogun State. Vol.4 No.1, Pp. 172-197.-Updated on: 19Jun25
5 Nwabuoku, K.D. & Shobukonla, K.H. (2025). Deployment of Digital Apps and Software for the Creation and Enhancement of Graphic Design Contents. Icheke Journal of the Faculty of Humanities, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Vol.23 No.1, Pp. 235-249.-Updated on: 19Jun25
6 Shobukonla, K.H. & Toluwani, T.D. (2025). Proposing a National Virtual Art Repository for the Legends of Visual Arts in Nigeria - Past, Present and Future. Journal of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA), Volume 5 No.1, ISSN: 0331-6831. (Accepted for publication).-Updated on: 19Jun25
7 Shobukonla, K.H. (2025). Investigating Art Exhibition Catalogue Design as a Creative Expression in Itself - Case of Dry Bones Shall Rise Again Catalogue. African Journal of Information Science, Fine Arts and Speech Studies (AJISFASS). Adonis & Abbey. (Accepted for publication).-Updated on: 19Jun25
8 Alao, D.S., Shobukonla, K.H. & Idowu, K.O. (2024). Biblical Teaching for Childrearing: A Paradigm for Contemporary Parenting in the 21st Century. Journal of Religions and Peace Studies (JOREPS), Department of Religions and Peace Studies, Lagos State University, Ojo, Vol.6 No.1.-Updated on: 19Jun25
9 Shobukonla, K.H. (2024). Emergence of Web Art Education and Virtual Art Studio Enterprises during the Global Lockdown. Journal of Humanities and International Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Pp. 127-141. Vol.7 No.4.-Updated on: 19Jun25
10 Shobukonla, K.H. (2024). Exploring Visual Arts as a Catalyst for Promoting Sustainability in Nigeria: An Analysis of 'How Sustainable?' Exhibition. Niger Delta Journal of Gender, Peace & Conflict Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Vol.4 N0.4, Pp. 225-246.-Updated on: 19Jun25
11 Shobukonla, K.H., Alao, D.S., Idowu, K.O., & Shobukonla, E.D. (2024). The Artistic Model of Africanised Prayer Warfare: A Case of Christian Religion in Nigeria. Journal of Religions and Peace Studies (JOREPS), Department of Religions and Peace Studies, Lagos State University, Ojo, Vol.6 No.3.-Updated on: 19Jun25
12 Shobukonla, K.H., Akintayo, M.J., Omolola, F.S. (2025). Influencer-Based Indoor Visual Communication: The Role of Principal Officers in Institutional Branding at Mountain Top University. Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Mountain Top University, Ogun State. Vol.4 No.1, Pp. 172-197.-Updated on: 19Jun25
13 Shobukonla, K.H. (2023). Trapped in Shapes of Destiny (prints montage), October Rain 17th Annual Juried Art Exhibition dedicated to Timothy Adebanjo Fasuyi, theme: Crosscurrents, at the Tim & Carol Gallery of Art and Gemini Arts Gallery, organised by the Society of Nigeria Artists (SNA) Lagos & Ogun State Chapters, Nigeria, 15th – 29th October, 2023, pp 42.-Updated on: 26Jan24
14 Shobukonla, K.H. (2023). Beauty of diversity (prints montage), 5th MTU Convocation Art Exhibition, theme: Expressionism, Organ House, organised by the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, College of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Mountain Top University, Ogun State, Nigeria. 18th – 22nd December, 2023.-Updated on: 25Jan24
15 Shobukonla, K.H. (2023). Argungun festival (prints montage), Art Entrepreneurship Exhibition, Art Entrepreneurship Seminar, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, College of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Mountain Top University, Ogun State, Nigeria, 8th – 12th May.-Updated on: 25Jan24
16 Oladimeji, O.I, Shobukonla, K.H. & Adaradohun, A.V. (2023). Chief Aina Onabolu's Philosophy of New Art: An Anti-Indigenous Art and the Place of Reconciliation. Aina Onabolu: Phases and Faces, a publication of the Society of Nigeria Artists (SNA) Ogun State, Nigeria. TASUED Press, Tai Solarin University, Ijagun, Ogun State, Nigeria, pp 131-155. ISBN: 978-978-798-151-1.-Updated on: 25Jan24
17 Shobukonla, H.K. and Toluwani, T.D. (2023). Eco-signage Initiative of Disposed Plastic Materials: A Graphic Artist Approach to Environmental Waste Management. Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Mountain Top University, Ogun State, Vol. 3 No.2, pp 143-155, ISSN: 2659-1677.-Updated on: 25Jan24
18 Shobukonla, H.K. and Toluwani, T.D. (2023). Proposing a National Virtual Art Repository for the Past, Present and Future Legends of Visual Arts in Nigeria, 7th National Symposium on Nigerian Art, theme: Rethinking Professionalism in the Visual Arts for enhanced Cultural and Economic Performance, National Gallery of Art, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, 18th May - 19th May, 2023, pp 35.-Updated on: 25Jan24
19 Alao, D.S., Babalola, F.M. & Shobukonla, H.K. (2023). Prayer Warfare: A Spiritual Militarization Strategy Wrestling against Pandemic, International Conference, theme: “LIFE IS WAR”: Social Militarization and the Culture of Prayers in Africa, organized by NAGEL Institute, Calvin University, USA, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria and The Redeemed Christian Bible College, Mowe, Ogun State, Nigeria, 24th - 27th July, 2023.-Updated on: 25Jan24
20 Shobukonla, H.K., Alao, D.S. & Shobukonla, E.D. (2023). The Artistic Model of Africanised Prayer Warfare: Case of Christian Religion in Nigeria, International Conference, theme: “LIFE IS WAR”: Social Militarization and the Culture of Prayers in Africa, organized by NAGEL Institute, Calvin University, USA, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria and The Redeemed Christian Bible College, Mowe, Ogun State, Nigeria, 24th - 27th July, 2023.-Updated on: 25Jan24
21 Shobukonla, H.K., & Gbenle, G. O. (2023). From Members to Followers to Subscribers: Metamorphosis of Digital Spirituality, 4th Biennial Conference, African Society for the Study of Sociology and Ethics of Religions (ASSOSER), theme: Religion, and the Challenges of Digital Turn, Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, June 19 - 22, 2023.-Updated on: 25Jan24
22 Shobukonla, K.H. (2022). Overview of Digital Visual Art and Design Education in African Tertiary Institutions: The Nigerian Scenario. Digital Design Conference, University of Nairobi, Kenya. 10 – 11 February, 2022.-Updated on: 25Jan24
23 Shobukonla, K.H. (2022). Destiny, 4th MTU Convocation Art Exhibition, theme: Paradigm Shift, Organ House, organised by the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, College of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Mountain Top University, Ogun State, Nigeria. December, 2022.-Updated on: 25Jan24
24 Shobukonla, H.K. (2021). Centrepoint (prints montage), SNA-uniben@50 Art Exhibition, theme: 50 Golden Strokes, organised by the Society of Nigeria Artists (SNA) Edo State Chapter, Nigeria, 22nd - 27th November 2021, pp 31. ISBN: 978-978-998-593-7.-Updated on: 25Jan24
25 Shobukonla, K.H. (2021). Visual Culture Literacy through Photographs: Theories, Techniques and Technologies from John Ogene’s Archive. 18th ACASA Triennial Conference, Chicago, June 16th – 20th, 2021.-Updated on: 25Jan24
26 Shobukonla, K.H. (2020). Academic Digital Archive and Records (Solo Art Exhibition), PhD Virtual Exhibition, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State. ISBN: 978-978-798-416-1.-Updated on: 25Jan24
27 Shobukonla, K.H. (2020). Design and Development of Academic Digital Archive and Records for the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Benin, Nigeria. A thesis written in the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Visual Arts) in Graphic Design, 23rd March 2020.-Updated on: 25Jan24
28 Shobukonla, K.H. (2020). Emergence of Web Art Education and Virtual Studio Enterprise during the Lockdown. The Art and Politics of COVID-19 Virtual Conference. An AHRC Funded Project, Bournemouth University, UK. 27th and 28th July 2020.-Updated on: 25Jan24
29 Shobukonla, K.H. (2020). Design and Development of Academic Digital Archive for Visual Arts (ADAVA), Questioning the Archive and Decolonization Post-2020 Workshop. An AHRC Funded Project, Bournemouth University, UK. 3rd December 2020.-Updated on: 25Jan24
30 Shobukonla, K.H. (2019). Ecstasy (digital art), 1st Digital Art Exhibition, theme: Building a Sustainable Future with ICT Tools and Apps, at the 4th Uniben ICT Conference, University of Benin City, 19th June, 2019, Cover artwork & pp 23.-Updated on: 25Jan24
31 Shobukonla, K.H. (2019). Sylvia Okojie (digital art) in National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) Edo Art Exhibition, theme: Our Royalty, Our Pride, organised by the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA), Edo Chapter, 21st - 26th October 2019, pp 6. ISBN: 978-978-998-593-7.-Updated on: 25Jan24
32 Shobukonla. K.H. and Oje, E.A. (2019). Imperative for the Design and Development of a Visual Art E-Library. The Society of Nigerian Artists Journal of Research Papers (SJRP), Vol. 2 No.1, 2019, pp 18–22. ISSN: 978-36241-1-1-1.-Updated on: 25Jan24
33 Shobukonla, H.K. (2019). The Expectation & Inspired by Nature (photomontage), Art Exhibition, theme: Daydream 2nd Edition, Crowne Art Gallery, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, 10th – 17th August, 2019, pp 16-17.-Updated on: 25Jan24
34 Shobukonla, K.H. (2018). How Sustainable? Digital Arts (solo art exhibition), Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Framework in Nigeria: Building a Research Network to Explore Barriers, Prospects and Strategies, organised by Sustainable Development Desk Office (SDDO-Uniben) and University of Chester, UK, 19th – 23rd, December, 2018.-Updated on: 25Jan24
35 Shobukonla, K.H. (2018). Prints Montage (solo art exhibition), 3rd University of Benin Annual Research Conference (UBARD). Faculty of Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, 25th – 27th October, 2018.-Updated on: 25Jan24
36 Shobukonla, H.K. (2018). Overwhelmed (woodcut & serigraphy), International Art Seminar/Exhibition, theme: Art Education: The Core at the Divine Connect Art Gallery in conjunction with Arewa Adeyemi Foundation, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria 18th - 22nd June, 2018, pp 12.-Updated on: 25Jan24
37 Shobukonla, H.K. (2018). The Guardian (photomontage) & Geo-colour Portraiture, Art Exhibition, 2nd University of Benin Annual Research Conference (UBARD), University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, 25th & 26th October, 2016, pp 16.-Updated on: 25Jan24
38 Shobukonla, H.K. (2018). Eco-signage Initiative of Disposed Plastic Materials: A Graphic Artist Approach to Environmental Waste Management. University of Benin 3rd Annual Research Conference, pp 488–489.-Updated on: 25Jan24
39 Olakunle, O.I. and Shobukonla, K.H. (2018). Knitwear Design as Part of Textile Design Curriculum in Departments of Fine and Applied Arts in Nigeria. University of Benin 3rd Annual Research Conference, pp 486–487.-Updated on: 25Jan24
40 Shobukonla, H.K. (2017). Poverty amidst plenty (poster colour), Design Seminar and Art Exhibition, theme: Art Education: The Core at the Divine Connect Art Gallery, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria in conjunction with Indigo Ink Studios, Canada, 13th July, 2017, Pp 23.-Updated on: 25Jan24
41 Shobukonla, K.H. (2016). Enhancing Creative Process through ICT. Bridging the Gap in Teaching and Learning using ICT Infrastructures/Solutions, 1st Uniben ICT Conference, University of Benin, Benin City, May 9th – 13th, 2016.-Updated on: 25Jan24
42 Shobukonla, H.K. (2016). When the Drummer Drums (digital art), Fulbright Arts Exhibition, theme: Good Governance and Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. 19th – 21st January, 2016, pp 30.-Updated on: 25Jan24
43 Shobukonla, H.K. (2016). Entrepreneurship (printmaking), Public Lecture/Art Exhibition, theme: Embracing Nigerian Universities Reforms to Enhance Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship, University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria, 4th July, 2016.-Updated on: 25Jan24
44 Shobukonla, H.K. (2014). Ariya (digital art), Oranyan, Arts & Crafts Exhibition in honour of Oranyan the great, theme: Oranyan 2014, organised by the National Museum, Oyo Alaafin’s Palace, Oyo State, Nigeria, 8th – 13th September 2014, Vol. 3, Pp 33.-Updated on: 25Jan24
45 Shobukonla, H.K. (2014). African Music (woodcut), Arts and Crafts Exhibition, theme: Oba Ovonramwen N’Ogbaisi Centenary Remembrance Celebration (1914-2014), organised and funded by the Solomon Iyobosa Edebiri Center for Change, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, 14th – 19th January, 2014, pp 4.-Updated on: 25Jan24
46 Shobukonla, H.K. (2014). Tiwantiwa (digital art), International Museum Day Celebration/Arts Exhibition, theme: Museum Collections Make More Connections, organised and funded by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, 19th – 24th May, 2014, pp 15.-Updated on: 25Jan24
47 Shobukonla, H.K. (2013). Self-employed (woodcut), Badagry Festival 13 Art Exhibition, theme: Re-integrating with the Roots, oarganised by the Society of Badagry Artists, Lagos, Nigeria, 10th – 25th September 2013, Pp 31.-Updated on: 25Jan24
48 Ogene, J. and Shobukonla, K.H. (2012). Web Design as Part of Graphics Curriculum in Departments of Fine and Applied Arts in Nigeria, Journal of the Society of Nigerian Artists (JSNA). Rivers/Bayelsa State. Vol. 5 No. 1, pp 99-105. ISSN: 1958-6842.-Updated on: 25Jan24
49 Shobukonla, K.H. (2012). Website Virtual Exhibition, theme: Harvest of Discoveries, MFA art exhibition, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, 4th – 8th April, 2012, pp 7.-Updated on: 25Jan24
50 Shobukonla, K.H. (2012). Revisiting the Website of Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Benin, as an Online Advertising Strategy. A thesis written in the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Fine Art in Advertising, 12th May 2012.-Updated on: 25Jan24
51 Shobukonla, H.K. (2000). Untitled (watercolour), Art Exhibition, theme: Romance with Iliad, organised and funded by Wangboje Art Gallery, Lagos. Pp 1, cover artwork, 11th – 19th August, 2000.-Updated on: 25Jan24