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Architect Olufemi Adetokunbo Majekodunmi in Lagos – Circa 1980
Olufemi Adetokunbo Majekodunmi, born in 1940 in London, is a celebrated Nigerian architect and the son of the renowned physician and politician, Dr. Moses Adekoyejo Majekodunmi. He received his early education at St. Gregory’s College in Lagos before moving to the United Kingdom in 1960 to study architecture at Kingston College of Art. He graduated in 1966 with a Diploma in Architecture and became an associate member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (ARIBA) in 1969.
After completing his studies, Majekodunmi worked for a number of years with architectural firms in Washington, D.C. before returning to Nigeria. Upon his return, he joined Godwin and Hopwood Architects in Lagos, where he contributed to several major design projects. In 1973, he established his own firm, FMA Architects Ltd (formerly Femi Majekodunmi Associates), which eventually expanded into a multidisciplinary practice with offices across Nigeria, Botswana, and South Africa.
Over the decades, Architect Majekodunmi became a key figure in shaping modern architecture in Nigeria and beyond. He served as the first Secretary of the African Union of Architects and held leadership roles in the Nigerian Institute of Architects, eventually becoming its President. He later served as President of the International Union of Architects, further amplifying African representation in global architectural discourse. In addition to his practice, he is also an Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Lagos, where he continues to mentor new generations of architects.
📸 Photo Credit: Bimbola Babarinde / Nigerian Nostalgia Project
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