Foluke Michael

She has arrived. And with her, a story begins. Artnovation Milan proudly welcomes the artist and poet behind “Artnovation: The Rock That Remembers”—Princess Marinay. In the days ahead, she will collaborate with a renowned Italian poet, artist, musician, and activist to co-create a body of work that will be unveiled to the public on April 23, 2026, at Collegiate Milan Bovisa, as part of Milan Design Week 2026. The journey of these works will continue to Cremona and Rome in May. Her first stop? The iconic Milan Cathedral—to immerse herself in the spirit of what lies ahead. Here begins a powerful creative dialogue between Olumo Rock and the Duomo—two monuments of memory, resilience, and identity—reimagined through art and fashion across continents. Her @ojudeaso trouser speak volumes—carrying the spirit of Abeokuta into Milan. @marinayprinces is not just an artist. She is a youth leader, international presenter, and climate communicator working at the intersection of culture, sustainability, and advocacy. Under the early mentorship of Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, she discovered the power of storytelling as a force for change. Today, she mentors young voices across Africa—using poetry, art, fashion, and public engagement to shape new narratives. Her work reflects a generation not waiting for the future—but creating it. From Abeokuta to Milan. From the Rock to the World. Welcome to Milan, Princess. We wish you a powerful and inspiring journey as you elevate Nigerian art on a global stage. #Artnovation #MilanDesignWeek2026 #FromTheRockToTheWorld #CreativeEconomy #TheRockThatRemembers

BFF Story – Part 1 💛✨ Last week, I attended the Biggest Friendship Festival #BFF2025 hosted by Rising Star and my amazing friend, @bolasodun Honestly, I almost missed it. Plans would have kept me out of Lagos, but the Holy Spirit nudged me—You must be there! So I told Detoun I’d come, but only for 2 hours. On August 1, I arrived at the venue in Lagos with my babe @marinayprinces , just in time to listen to Detoun’s welcoming remarks that kicked off the festival. The sessions that followed were pure gold—masterclasses on meaningful friendship led by brilliant speakers, followed by a panel featuring @jbums and @ayoyinkaabolarin . As the day gained momentum, the powerhouse @deboladejikurunmi took the stage and transported me to an entirely new classroom of life lessons. Building on that energy, the climax was a heart-to-heart fireside chat with my Pastor @pgeeman and Pastor @yemidavids as they shared their journey of friendship. In my decades on earth, I had never seen anything like it. Originally, I had planned to stay only 2 hours, but I found myself so inspired that I ended up staying for over 5. This experience became exactly the injection of life I needed to reach the next level. Just when I thought the day was complete, something unexpected happened… In that moment, I looked at my daughter and realised—she is my best friend. 💕 Right there, we renewed our friendship—beyond familiarity, beyond “just” mother and daughter. A week later, on August 8, our overdue project @pmwithfm_ was born! We've secured speaking slots in 3 countries to share our story—a fusion of Gen Z (PM) and Gen X (FM) perspectives. Thank you, @bolasodun . God truly sent you to this generation. 🙏💛 #BFFStory #FriendshipFestival #PMwithFM #FaithAndFriendship #StorytellingAcrossGenerations

Across Africa, young women are stepping up to tackle critical challenges in sustainable development, from advancing the SDGs to closing gaps in resources for women-led businesses. Now, they're ready for the spotlight—and CYCDI-Solution17 is beyond thrilled to launch the Pre-CSW69 - Women Movers Summit! 🌍 This groundbreaking event in Lagos is just the beginning. It sets the stage for our big moment at the @unwomen 's sixty-ninth Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) session, which will take place March 10–21, 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters! The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the primary global intergovernmental body dedicated to promoting gender equality, women's rights, and empowerment. Established in 1946, it operates as a functional commission under the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), which serves as a vital platform to amplify gender equality worldwide. With our ECOSOC consultative status, our organization, CYCDI and our powerful delegation of young African women changemakers will take the global stage at CSW69, ready to spotlight the women transforming Nigeria, Africa, and the world! 📅 Save the Date: March 1, 2025 📍 Where: Lagos, Nigeria ✨ Young Women across diverse sectors, this is YOUR time! Join us in accelerating gender equality, breaking barriers, and inspiring millions to rise. Let's make history together—reply with "I'm in for CSW69" and be part of Something transformative. Together, we're building a brighter, more inclusive future for all! We are excited to support the work of @unwomenng @unwomen @undesasocial #NGOBranch @unitednations Are you ready changemakers @haomaworgwu @marinayprinces ? @eyongbeatrice @kayanjaronald @un_nigeria

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Mayor of Greve in Chianti, Paolo Sottani, for the gracious opportunity to present the Artnovation journey to the Comune di Greve in Chianti. @greveinchianticomune This marks a beautiful new beginning one we embrace with great expectation and commitment to seeing Artnovation flourish across the Tuscany region in Italy. Cheers to a new beginning 🎉 All glory to God.

The flowers bloomed in Greve, and so did I. 🌸🎨 Today, I had the honour of painting live in the heart of Greve in Chianti during the 50th anniversary of Greve in Fiore — a beautiful celebration of flowers, culture, and community. Standing in the square, creating in real time, surrounded by beauty, conversation, and curiosity, reminded me once again that art truly speaks a universal language. A truly special moment was having the Mayor witness my work as the event unfolded — one of those quiet reminders that God can place your gifts in rooms and places you never imagined. From Milan to Tuscany… every brushstroke feels like part of a bigger story. One country, one canvas, one answered prayer at a time. Italy, thank you for continuing to unfold so beautifully. 🇮🇹✨ Artnovation is on the move🔥 #GreveInFiore #GreveInChianti #LivePainting #Tuscany #ArtistJourney

Artnovation in Greve in Chianti Renaissance Artist @marinayprinces Painting Live at Greve in Chianti We are excited to collaborate with Regione di Tuscana. Big News Loading 🎉💃🏾❤️ #Artnovation #GreveinChianti #Toscana

Florence is more than home to me. For the past 25 years, I’ve been privileged to visit, live in, and experience this incredible city in the most meaningful ways — courtesy of my papa, Comm. Giuliano Sottani. Standing before Rothko, feeling every shade, every silence, every emotion. Thank you, LUM, for making this inspiring visit to Palazzo Strozzi possible. 🎨✨ @palazzostrozzi @lum_schoolofmanagement @uni.lum @giulianosottani

Artnovation Team takes Tuscany 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇮🇹🇮🇹🌍🌏🌏 Get ready for an unforgettable fusion of fashion, creativity, culture, and innovation as Artnovation brings bold style and artistic excellence to the heart of Tuscany. From inspiring designs to captivating moments, this is where art meets fashion, culture and food on a global stage. ✨👗🎨 #tuscany

Artnovation Team in Bergamo 🇮🇹🇪🇺 Bergamo was not just another stop on our journey. It was a reminder that culture carries memory, identity, history, craftsmanship, and vision. The Artnovation Team stepped into Bergamo with these in mind: To observe. To learn. To interpret. To create. This is because before true creatives influence culture, they must first learn to honour it. From the architecture to the artistry, the streets to the silence, the textures to the stories preserved within the city, Bergamo reminded us that creativity is not shallow decoration. It is history speaking through beauty. Anticipate our next stop.🇪🇺🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 #bergamo

In The Making.... Made In Italy🇪🇺🇮🇹🇪🇺🇮🇹🌏🌍 The Artnovation team brings fashion to life through bold creativity, innovative design, and a passion for artistic expression, transforming ideas into unique styles that inspire confidence and individuality. #fashion

We are showcasing creativity through fashion💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 Tuscany in 24 hours 🇮🇹🇪🇺🇪🇺🇮🇹🇪🇺🇮🇹 #art #fashion #tuscany

🚨🚨Breaking News Swipe to see👉👉 Comment “Global Project” to be part of this journey. See last slide.🤩🤩