Nigerian artist honoured in the UK

ARTIST Kunle Adewale was recently recognised as a Fellow of the College of Medicine in the United Kingdom. The recognition followed his nomination as a Future Health Leader. He was among interdisciplinary professionals, including medical doctors, scientists, and creative health practitioners, recognised for driving social change in the health sector.

The College of Medicine, through the Future Health Leaders Programme, envisions a new generation of innovative healthcare leaders who are equipped to navigate and transform the evolving health landscape.

Addressing honourees at the event in Windsor, London, Chair of the College of Medicine and Head of Royal Medical Household, Dr Michael Dixon, said: “The Future Health Leaders programme is a unique opportunity to cultivate your leadership skills and vision, equipping you to navigate and transform the evolving healthcare landscape. We recognise the vital role that innovative and effective leadership plays in shaping the future of health care, and we are excited to support you on this journey.

“This recognition is not merely a title; it is a commitment to apply your skills and knowledge to improve health care in alignment with our mission at the College of Medicine. We believe that each of you has the potential to make a significant impact in your respective fields.”

Commenting on the honour, Adewale said:  “My visionary and pioneering leadership efforts in arts and health at local, national, regional, and global levels, the scalability and sustainability of this movement have brought us to this remarkable recognition from a Future Health Leader to officially becoming a Fellow of the College of Medicine. This achievement reflects my unwavering commitment, collaboration, dedication, leadership, and influence in the transformative power of arts and health across cultures, disciplines, and generations. Being a Fellow of the College of Medicine affords me the privilege of contributing to the College’s mission, UK health systems and communities. Since relocating to the United Kingdom in 2022, I have collaborated with academic institutions, arts and culture organisations, experts, professionals, and non-profit leaders.”

Adewale’s journey into health and well-being began during a personal mental health crisis decades ago. Struggles with confidence, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts and depression marked the period. Through the power of the arts, he discovered light.

After studying Fine Arts at Federal Polytechnic, Auchi and Fine and Applied Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, he forged a new path at the intersection of arts and medicine.

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