Panelists at a recent workshop titled “Sketch and Satire: The Art and Impact of Editorial Cartooning” included popular and skilled veteran cartoonist Wale Adenuga, MFR, creator of the hit television drama “Superstory,” the comedy “Papa Ajasco and Company,” and the drama “The Babington Family.”
Organizationally led by the United States of America Consulate General, the event examined the functions of satire and editorial cartooning in advancing public dialogue on social, political, and economic issues.
According to rumors, Adenuga’s invitation as a prominent panelist stemmed from his previous accomplishments as a well-known cartoonist, including “Binta,” “Superstory,” and “Ikebe Super.” One of the best-selling publications in Nigerian history, the magazine sold over 500,000 copies each month during its height in the 1970s and 1980s.
“I am honored to be one of the panelists at this distinguished event, which celebrates the art of cartooning and the overall strategic use of comedy to promote development,” Adenuga remarked, expressing her happiness at being a panelist. Sharing my extensive knowledge and expertise with the next generation of writers, cartoonists, and creatives in general is always a pleasure of mine. For this reason, I am truly grateful to the Punch Media Foundation and the US Consulate General for organizing this event and inviting me to participate.
Adenuga also took advantage of the occasion to distribute copies of his recently released book, “An Unusual Biography: Wale Adenuga MFR; A Pencil in the Hand of the Creator,” to a number of attendees and members of the organizing committee, particularly to award-winning cartoonist Barbara Brandon-Croft, who was invited from the US to participate in the panel.