Dr. LABODE, Oladoyin Jamiu was born and hailed from Lagos. Doyin as he is fondly called had a wonderful childhood background in a civil servant residential environment under the watchful eyes of his parents. This watchful background prepared him adequately for challenges of growing up and as well adequately equipped him with the required ability to cope with obvious realities. Dr. Labode worked briefly in some notable advertising agencies in Lagos, as a student on attachment, finished artist and a full-time visual illustrator. These include Creative Concept Advertising Ltd, Sabiu Ajose, BodeThomas road, Campaign Service Advertising Company, Ogunlana Drive, Suru-Lere and MC& A Advertising Company Ltd, Sonibare Estate, before he joined the service the service of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta in 2005 in the Department of Home Science and Management as an assistant lecturer. Over the years, he had successfully handled courses that required a proper understanding of the principle and element of design for solving creative requirements in interior decoration, textile design and visual applications. He has supervised over (65) sixty-five final year project students and co-supervised and assisted in post-graduate courses under tutelage of Professor S. A. Adetoro, Professor E. B. Ojo (deceased) and Professor S. R. Ogunduyile with whom he worked with great passion , commitment and personal sacrifice.
Dr. O. J. Labode has passion for selfless service and is evidence in his numerous community service activities. He is always at forefront of all the activities of his professional bodies such as Society of Nigerian Artists; Benin Art Exhibition Group, Benin city, Nigeria and Olumo Art Movement, Abeokuta, Nigeria. His professional is not questionable as he exhibits regularly and has attended several local and international workshops and seminars. As part of his studio attestation, he held is first solo exhibition in 2002 and to further sharpen his skills participate in inter-generational jaw-jaw. He has written several academic articles published in reputable journals of reckoning and also attended conferences with published proceedings.
His choice of the Textile and Fashion Design, Art History, Visual art and Painting as a career for further research studies is a personal choice of synergizing an aspect of Applied & Industrial Designs with Fine Art, especially in the area of end use of Textile Design, Colour , and Visual illustrations. Labode has proved in his thesis how the visual designs have infused cultural perceptions on different textile materials with varied aesthetics outputs that lead to the traditional identity. His research reveal that cultural symbolic designs can boost commercial activities and also enhance economic value in and among small-scale industrial societies.
Designs in textile can be viewed as a synergy between art, technology and science by creating and developing visual aesthetic, agro-economic and functional values in textile production. Nigerian evolution of textile designs practice and a craft-based design practice have prominently gain momentum in featuring numerous craft activities that have become a cultural motivating factor. Craft designs generally consist of the (3D) three dimensional elements, these include forms, objects and the surface, while colours, lines and patterns represent the (2D)two dimensional features.
This concept of textile design embraces the creation of functional designs with intrinsic aesthetic satisfaction in visual culture as well as objects in natural environments. Transformation of comprehensive layout in three-dimensional elements (3D) visuals into complete mechanical is known as textile print that has attracted significant attention from both industry and academia.
(a) Ph.D. Textile and clothing – 2021
(b) Masters of Arts (Art History) – 201
(c) Masters of Arts (Visual Art) – 2004
(d) Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) 2nd class Upper Division – 1998
(e) National Diploma (Lower Credit) – 1993
(f) (West Africa School Certificate)- 1986
Designs in Indigenous Symbols and Patterns
(i) Completed
i. Designs in Indigenous Symbols and Patterns
ii. Perception and Communication of cultural Values in Textile through Symbolic Design Among Indigenous adore Producers and Consumers in Ogun State, Nigeria
iii. Aesthetic Value and Iconography of Adire Textile Designs in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
iv. Developing acceptable 3-D model that will encourage entrepreneurship in Interior Decorative Art.
v. Developing waste fabrics material to wealth of wall hanging designs.
(ii) In Progress
i. Perception of resident on different types of textile materials as home interior decoration in Odeda LGA, Ogun State.
ii. Evaluation of batik production and effects on the environment in Iperu-Remo, Ikenne LGA of Ogun State.
iii. Evaluation of selection of garment style among FUNAAB students.
(i) Ad-hoc Committee member on formation of COLFHIEC Journal/Magazine University of Agriculture, Abeokuta June, 2011
Member: Society of Nigerian Artists
Member: Benin City Art Exhibition Nigeria
Member: Olumo Art Movement, Abeokuta
i. The 2nd National Symposium on Nigeria Art. Department of Fine Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Il-Ife, 26th – 29th September 2006. Presented paper titled: Benin Contemporary Artist.
ii. National Conference Congress of Nigerian Artists. June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Nigeria, 24th – 26th November. 2008. Presented paper titled: Shrines Objects as Symbols of Art in Yoruba South-Western Nigeria.
iii. The 4th National Symposium on Nigeria Art. Yaba College of Technology, 29th November – 3rd December, 2009. Presented paper titled: Sustainable architectural and environmental innovative design in Abeokuta.
iv. The 7th International Conference and 10th AGM of the Textile Researchers Association of Nigeria (TRAN) . Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 14th -17th October, 2019. Presented a paper titled: Development and Prospect of Indigenous Textile Materials in Home Interior Decoration in Southwest Nigeria.
Thesis/Dissertation
1. Labode O.J. (2021): Perception and Communication of cultural Values in Textile through Symbolic Design Among Indigenous adore Producers and Consumers in Ogun State, Nigeria. Ph.D. Thesis, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, page, 231.
2. Labode O. J. (2014): Aesthetic Value and Iconography of Adire Textile Designs in Abeokuta, Ogun State. M.A. Degree Dissertation, University of Nigeria, Fine & Applied Arts Department, Nsukka, Enugu State, page, 142.
3. Labode O. J. (2004): Costume of Olokun, Bini River Goddess M. A. Degree Dissertation, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, page, 102.
4. Labode O.J. (1998): Merry-Makers (Amuludun), Costume of Traditional Drummers B.A. Degree Project, Department of Fine & Applied Art, University of Benin, 85. (b) Journal Articles in Print
5. . f* Braide, Olufunmilayo Olasumbo, Labode, Oladoyin Jamiu, & Amuda Mutiu Olasunkanmi (2025). Variations in the Application of Mordant Dye Extracted from Coconut Husk on Cotton Fabric. Indian Journal of Fibre and Textile Engineering (IJFTE) ISSN: 2582-936X Online), volume 5 (1), published by Lattice Science Publication (LSP).Available onlieat:DOI:10.54105/ijfte.A2417.05010525.JournalWebsite: www.ijfte .latticescipub.com
6. f* Adedipe A., Labode O. J., Kukoyi A. I., King O. P., Adebayo, I. N. and Aina S. O, (2025): Evaluation of Tourist Souvenir and Attitude Towards Sustainable Tourism Practices Eco-Lodges in Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Research in Education, Technology and Social Strategies, 12 (1) 188-198 International Journal Series.
7. * Olojo-Kosoko, Kolawole K., Labode, Oladoyin J., Ogunyale, Nathaniel O. and Savage, Olusegun Gabriel (2024): Symbolic Tendencies of the Yoruba Cultural Designs on the Indigenous Adire Textile in Southwest, Ogun State, Nigeria. Niger Delta Journal, Faculty of Humanities, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt 4 (1): 501-501.
8. f* Labode, O. J., Adepegba, K., Ogunyale, O. N., Braide, O. O., Sowemimo, B.O., Adeboye, A. O., Savage, O.G. (2024). Traditional Symbols of Yoruba Pattern Designs as Insignia of Cultural Identity on Indigenous Clothing. Journal of College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kampala, Uganda. Nexus International University (NIU) 10(3), 123-128. DOI:https:doi.org/10.58709/niujss.v10i3.1987,
9. f* Braide, O. O., Adeboye, A. O., Labode, O. J. & Sowemimo, B. O., (2024). Assessment of Dyeing Time on Color Change of Dyed Cotton Fabrics Using Household Bleach. Journal of College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kampala, Uganda. Nexus International University (NIU) 9(3), 195-199.
10. * Labode Oladoyin Jamiu, Olufunmilayo Olasumbo Braide, (2024). Dress Identity and Culture Affiliation of the Yoruba Tradition in Social Functions in the South Western Nigeria. Icheke journal of the Faculty of Humanitiest, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, 22(1):177-190: www.ichekejounal.com
11. Abisola V. Cole, Olufunmilayo O. Braide & Labode J. Oladoyin (2024). Dynamics of Yoruba Cultural Costume; A Historical and Cultural Exploration of Abeokuta Nigeria. Eyo Journal of the Arts and Humanities, Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos. Vol. 4, No. 1, Pp 121 – 131.
12. * Labode, Oladoyin J., Fapojuwo Oluwakemi Enitan, Cole BIsola Victoria, Braide Olufunmilayo Olasunmbo, Akinrinola Oluwatosin, Adeboye Adeboye Oladipupo, Sowemimo Bukola Olamidun and Savage Olusegun (2023). Evaluation of textile arts and uses of tie-dye and batik among Adire producers (A case study of Nike Art Gallery, Oshogbo). South-south Journal of Humanities and International Studies, Ignatus Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt 6 (4):289-306.
13. *Braide Olufunmilayo Olasunmbo, Labode Oladoyin Jamiu, Adeboye Adebiyi Oladipupo and Sowemimo Bukola Olamidun (2023). The Traditional techniques and procution of Adire Eleko among Local Adire producers in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Port Harcourt Journal of History and Diplomatic Studies. Ignatus Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt 10(4):151-162.
14. *Labode, Oladoyin J., Braide Olufunmilayo Olasunmbo., Sowemimo Bukola Olamidu. and Adeboye Adebiyi Oladipupo. (2023): Environmental effects of batik production in Itoku market and perception of the producers in Abeokuta, Ogun state. South-south Journal of Humanities and International Studies, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt 6(3): 371-390.
15. f* Labode, O. J., Oladiti, A. A., Braide, O. O., Savage, O. G., Oyedele, A. O. (2023): Kolade Oshinowo and his Paintings in Nigeria Textile Art: Reflections of Yoruba Culture. Creativity. Addletonacademicpublishers.com, Romania. 6(2), 105-121. DOI:10.22381/C5220224, https://addletonacademicpublishers.com
16. * Savage, O.G., Olojo- Kosoko, K. K., Azeeze, O. R., Gadonu, S. P., Labode, O. J., & Sowemimo, B. O. (2023): Acceptability of Crafted Articles for Interior Decoration in Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria. Maiduguri Journal of Arts and Design, Fine & Applied Art Departmental Journal, 8, 68-73. ISSN: 2636-445X.
17. * Olojo-Kosoko, K. K., Savage, O.G, & Labode, O. J. (2022): Influence of Traditional Textile Industry on Sustainable Livelihood of Women in Abeokuta Metropolis’ Ogun State, Nigerian Journal of Research in Tourism, 9, 156-169, Published by National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Management (NIHOTOUR), Abuja, Nigeria.
18. * Labode, O. J., Braide, O. O., Sowemimo, B. O., Adeboye, A. O., & Cole, B. V. (2022): Assessing the Significance of Beads as Part of Interior and Fashion Accessories in Ifako/Ijaiye Local Government, Lagos State. Nigerian Journal of Research in Tourism, 9, 193-199.
19. * Sowemimo B.O., Adeboye A.O., Olorunnisomo O.B., Labode O.J. and Braide O.O. (2022): Issues in Choice of Clothing and Textile Career among Senior Secondary School Students in Abeokuta South, Ogun State. Journal of Home Economics Research, 29 (2), 20-30, a Society-based Journal, indexed in Scopus. Published by Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria.
20. f Labode O. J. and Braide O. O. (2021): Symbolic Designs of Textile Art in African Fabric. The Polish Journal of the Arts and Culture. New Series” (e-ISSN 2450- 6249). Published by Jagiellonian University Publishing House, Krakow, Poland..
21. f Adeboye Adebiyi O, Omotosho Temitayo O, Braide Olufunmilayo O, Labode Oladoyin J, and Oyundoyin Bolanle M (2021): Perception on Garment Selection and Acceptability of Multi-Fitted Garment among Women within Child-Bearing Age. Journal of Fashion Technology and Textile Engineer, 9 (6); 1-5. A Publons and Crossref indexed journal Published by scitechnol, UK. Available online at https://www.scitechnol.com/fashion-technology-textile-engineering.php.
22. Labode O. J., Braide O.O. Adeboye O.A. and Sowemimo B.O. (2021): The Role and Important of Home Furnishing and Decoration in Ikeja Local Government, Lagos State.University of Jos Fine and Applied Arts Journal, 2; 94-110. Published by Department of Fine & Applied Art., Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Jos .
23. Labode O.J., Adeboye, O.A. and Sowemimo B.O. (2021): Style and Trend of Architectural Building and Interior Design in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin, Edo State, Gresport Journal of Arts & Technology, 1(4); 128-134, Department of Fine and Industrial Arts, University of Uyo.
24. Labode, O.J. Adedokun S.A. and Savage, O.G. (2021): A survey of surface Design and Practice on Fabric Designing Abeokuta, Ogun State. Maiduguri Journal of Arts & design, 6; 98-107. Published by Department of Fine and Industrial Design, Faculty of Environmental studies, University of Maiduguri.
25. Labode O.J. and Braide O.O. (2019): Symbol, Pattern and Design as Visual Representations in Yoruba Cultural Art in Southwest Nigeria. Grasport Journal of Art and Technology, 1(2); 173-179, Department of Fine and Industrial Art, University of Uyo.
26. Soge E.O. and Labode O.J. (2015): The Importance of Art Exhibition in Leisure and Recreational Education, Art Monitor, 2; 39-43. Published by Department of Creative Arts, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode.
27. Braide, O.O. and Labode, O.J. (2014): The Effect of Age on Age Grade Fabric selection, Accessories and Dress Style in Ojude Oba Festival, Ijebu Ode. African Journal of Contemporary Issues, 12 (12); 88-105. Published by Department of General Studies, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho.
28. Labode, O.J. and Onwuakpa, L (2013): The Importance of Wood in Home Furniture and Interior Design. Awka Journal of Fine and Applied Arts, 6(2); 1-6 Published by Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
29. Labode, O.J. (2013): The Role of Wood in Nigerian Home Interior Decoration (A case Study of Ogun State & Lagos State, Nigeria) Journal of Humanities, Social Science & Creative Arts, (JHSSCA), 8; 62-75 Published by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
30. Labode, O.J. (2013): State of Attire Usage Among The Contemporary Society in Southwest Nigeria, Journal of Humanities, Social Science & Arts (JHSSC), 8; 76-87. Published by the Federal University Agriculture, Abeokuta.
31. Labode O.J. (2012): Patterns & Symbols of Olokun Worship in Benin Visual Aesthetics. Nigerian Art Reflections. 7; 24-33. Published by the Society of Nigerian Artists.
32. Labode O. J. (2010): The Interpretation of Aso Oke as cultural materials in Abeokuta. Journal of Arts and Ideas (JAI), 15; 92-101. Published by Department of Fine Art, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
33. Labode O. J. (2009): Traditional Weaving Among Yoruba Women. International Journal of African Culture and Ideas, 9(1&2); 59-68. Published by Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho.
.• Edited Conference Proceedings
34. Sowemimo B. O., Nguete P. D ., Braide O. O. , Labode, O. J., Adeboye, A.O., (2025): Challenges and Prospects of Tie-Dye (Adire) Textile Industry in Abeokuta, ICOFHEC International Conference, 2025, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
35. Cole, Abisola V., Braide, Olufunmilayo O. and Labode, Oladoyin J. (2025): Innovating Processing Techniques For Incorporating Fabrics and Tailor’s Waste into Epoxy Resin Composites, Icofhec International Conference, 2025, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
36. Labode Oladoyin J. (2023): Personal Appearance and Group Identity in Cultural Fashion of Yoruba People in Southwest of Nigeri Conference and 13th AGM of the Textile Researchers Association of Nigeria (TRAN), Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU) Ile Ife, Nigeria.
37. Labode Oladoyin J. (2023): Evolving Textile Art Through Ogboni Motifs in The Yoruba Traditions Towards Building Socio-Cultural Society in Nigeria, 7th-9th November,2023, CONADEV Conference, Society of Nigerian Artists, Abuja, Nigeria
38. Labode O. J. (2019). Development and Prospect of Indigenous Textile Materials in Home Interior Decoration in Southwest Nigeria. Proceedings of the 7th International
Conference and 10th AGM of the Textile Researchers Association of Nigeria (TRAN),
Achukwu, E.O. (Ed). Published by Textile Researchers Association of Nigeria.
39. Labode O.J.(2009). Sustainable architectural and environmental innovative design in Abeokuta.Proceedings of the 4th National Symposium on Nigeria Art, Noserime R. and Akeredolu S. (Eds). Published by National Gallery of Art, Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation.
40. Labode O. J. (2008). Shrines Objects as Symbols of Art in Yoruba South-Western Nigeria. Proceedings of National Conference of the Society of Nigerian Artists, Badaru K. and Adeyemi A. (Eds). Published by Society of Nigerian Artists, Ogun State Chapter.
41. Labode O. J. (2008). Benin Contemporary Artist, Proceedings of the 2nd National Symposium on Nigerian Art, Ademuleya B. A. and Kpakoronyi S. (Eds). Published by National Gallery of Art, Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation.
Art Exhibition Held
i. Phases and Faces Art Exhibition, in Honour of Aina Onabolu (Pioneer Nigerian Modern Artist), by Society of Nigeria Artist and National Gallery of Art (NGA) in conjunction with Ogun State Ministry of Art, Tourism and Culture, held at Ogun State Cultural Centre Abeokuta 3 – 7, December 2019.
ii. August Visitor,. An Open Art. Exhibition held in Front View, Trade Fair Complex and Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun state.
August 2024
iii. Kogi @ 90, Art Exhibition in Honour of Professor Wole Soyinka (Nobel Laureate), by Society of Nigeria Artist and National Gallery of Art (NGA) in conjunction with Ogun State Ministry of Art, Tourism and Culture, held at Ogun State Cultural Centre Abeokuta
October 2023
iv. Creative Art Conference 2007(Society of Nigerian Artisits), 26th July Simeon Adebo’s Library Abeokuta Ogun State, (Group) National Museum, (Group)
v. Talents, Art and Craft, 2004, (National Museum & Managements), 26th November, Onikan, Lagos State.
vi. Stroke of Colours, 2002 (My First Solo Art Exhibition), 8th – 22nd June, National Museum & Monuments, Onikan, Lagos State.
vii. Save a Life Today, 2002 (Society of Nigerian Artists), Didi Museum, 175 Akin Adesola, Lagos State, 12th-14th .
viii. Cross Currents, October Rain 2023, 17th , Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Tim and Carol Gallery, by Society of Nigerian Artists, 15th to 29th October, 2023
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