CAN THE DUKE OF SOMOLU BE THAT POSITIVE CATALYST

‎The investment banker and theatre producer has opened the mind of creatives to a sustainable business that requires little funding in Ekiti-State.

‎Ladi Kwali (the Nigerian woman potter on the Nigerian N20 note) the most popular potter in the world, the stage play is a Divine set-up to inspire Ekiti creative minds and investors, i see this as a delibrate and systematic attempt to kick start the pottery vibe in Ekiti-State as the type of clays readily available in Ekiti-State is not limited to a type of clay, in Ire, Isan and other towns in Ekiti-State.

‎Are you out there as a creative minded individual looking for what to do to earn a sustainable living in Ekiti-State? 

‎If you didn't see this stage play "Ladi Kwali written by Prof. Rasaki Ojo Bakare as one of the grand performance at the Ekiti-State International Theatre Festival powered by Duke of Somolu Productions. You need to grab a copy of the book.

‎Pottery production/business has evolved and it's economic advantage is enormous. 

‎Decorations, Eating & Cooking utensils, Office Stationaries, etc.....

‎Imagine a scenario of properly setting up pottery stands in Ekiti-State. 

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‎The Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN) Ekiti-State chapter is already working on a template of properly setting up pottery cottage hubs in these towns where the clay deposits are in abundance. The chain of tourists visiting, exploring, and experiencing Ekiti-State will always have points to purchase sourviners and see what pottery making is,creating an online link to sell and market Ekiti Pottery is one of FTAN Ekiti-State's untapped resources.

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‎Like an heavy joggy breastfeeding mother with more than enough to breastfeed her trplets.

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Who is Ladi Kwali? Ladi Kwali is a famous female Nigerian potter who was born in 1925 in the village of Kwali, Gwari, which is present-day Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. She emerged from a family with a long and rich heritage in pottery and learned the craft from her aunt, who taught her how to create traditional pottery-making method of coiling and pinching. This method of making pottery was extensively used by Ladi Kwali in her craft and subsequently became an integral part of her works.

Towns in Ekiti State with significant clay deposits include 

‎Ire Ekiti, 

‎Isan- Ekiti, 

‎Ara-Ijero, 

‎Igbara-Odo, 

‎and Orin-Ekiti, known for their different types of clay suitable for ceramics, refractory materials, and other industrial uses. Other areas like Ijero, Ikogosi, Ilemeso, and Ayegunle also contain bulk clay. 

‎KEY LOCATIONS AND CLAY TYPES IN EKITI-STATE:

‎Ire Ekiti and Isan- Ekiti: Known for bulk and kaolinitic clays suitable for ceramic works. 

‎Ara-Ijero and Ijero-Ekiti: These areas are noted for their clay deposits and associated kaolin. 

‎Igbara-Odo: This location has fire clay, which is used in the production of refractories for the steel industry. 

‎Orin-Ekiti: Holds deposits of bauxite clay. 

‎Ikogosi, Ilemeso, Itaji, and Ayegunle: These towns have deposits of bulk clay. 

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‎Uses of Ekiti Clay:

‎Ceramics:

‎The bulk clays and kaolin found in towns like Isan-Ekiti and Ire-Ekiti are suitable for various ceramic products. 

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‎Refractories:

‎Fire clays, found in places like Igbara-Odo, are used to make refractory materials for high-temperature applications like furnace linings. 

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‎Foundry:

‎Some clays serve as binders or blenders in foundry processes. 

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‎Fillers:

‎Kaolin from areas such as Isan-Ekiti is used in pharmaceuticals and as fillers.

‎Ogbeni Babajide Fajuyi.

‎Writes from Forísolè seasonal waterfall in Iyin-Ekiti