Hajiya Kaltume Gana, a renowned artist and international designer of the famous Kano Golden Jubilee Monument, has condemned the demolition of the
She noted that she had been silent about the design since its construction in 2017, “but with the demolition, now is the time to speak for my pet project.
Kaltume disclosed that the design embedded cultural and traditional arts and craft inherent in Kano as well as local patterns unique to Kanawas in order to achieve its distinct structure. She also lamented the action of the government and its attendant effect on creativity, adding that the State government should always seek professional advice to address any observation or abnormality on the monument.
She had also conducted extensive studies in Islamic Arts at Mimar Sisan University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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