[WATCH VIDEO]: 23-year-old Nigerian artist goes viral after being commisioned to design FA Cup trophy ahead of weekend’s Manchester Derby final

Slawn, also known by his real name Akeredolu-Ale, was given the honor of designing the revered trophy for English football’s oldest competition.

The news was initially revealed by @whatsonshuffle through a video post on X.

The post was captioned, “After previous endeavors with the BRITs Awards, Slawn has been commissioned to create the design for the 2024 FA Cup Trophy.”

After previous endeavors with the BRITs Awards, Slawn has been commissioned to create the design for the 2024 FA Cup Trophy. 🏆 🤩 pic.twitter.com/jLL4pUXmSn

— SHFL (@whatsonshuffle) May 8, 2024

The verified Instagram page of the Emirates FA Cup responded to the post with a comment that read, “Can’t wait to see your tribute unveiled on Monday.”

Nigerian artist olaolu Slawn’s portfolio

 

Slawn first gained prominence as the artist behind the cover of Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck’s hit record “Dog Eat Dog II.” He also designed the cover for the rapper’s 2023 album “EZIOKWU.”

His portfolio includes spray painting, large-scale pop art canvases, graffiti, caricatures, and murals.

In 2023, he reportedly became the youngest person to design the Britannia statuette for the annual BRIT Awards.

The 2024 Emirates FA Cup final will feature Premier League champions Manchester City facing off against Manchester United on Saturday, May 25, at Wembley Stadium.