Yinka Shonibare Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 23, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Yinka Shonibare Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Yinka Shonibare Facts

Full Name	Yinka Shonibare
Birthdate	August 09, 1962
Birth Place	London, England
Age (in 2024)	62 Years Old
Zodiac	Leo
Occupation	Conceptual Artist

Born on August 09 Born in 1962 Born in London, England Firstname yinka Leo Named yinka 62 Years Old Leo Leo Conceptual Artist Conceptual Artist Named yinka Conceptual Artist Born in August 62 Years Old Conceptual Artist Conceptual Artist Born in London, England

Yinka Shonibare Age & Birthday

Yinka Shonibare is best known as Conceptual Artist who has born on August 09, 1962 in London, England. Currently, Yinka Shonibare is 62 years, 4 months and 14 days old. Yinka Shonibare will celebrate 63rd birthday on Saturday, 9th of August 2025. Below the countdown to Yinka Shonibare upcoming birthday.

🥳 Countdown to Yinka Shonibare's birthday 🎂

-- days-- hours-- minutes-- seconds

Yinka Shonibare Biography

About

British-Nigerian artist whose work is a reflection of contemporary globalisation. Half of his body is paralyzed, forcing him to use assistants to create works under his direction.

Before Fame

He became afflicted with transverse myelitis at the age of 18, causing the paralysis of half of his body. He then went to Byam Shaw School of Art, later called Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, before attending Goldsmiths, University of London to get his Master of Fine Arts.

Trivia

His accolades include being shortlisted for the Turner Prize for his Double Dutch exhibition in 2004 and being awarded an MBE in 2004. He also received an Honorary Doctorate from the Royal Academy of Arts in 2014 and was elected Royal Academician by the Royal Academy of Arts in 2013.

Family Life

He moved to Lagos, Nigeria with his family when he was three years old, returning to England when he was 17. He has a son named Kayode Shonibare-Lewis who became an indie game developer and 3D artist.

Associated With

He had two Victorian style dresses in the personal collection of Charles Saatchi in 1997.

Top Asked Questions about Yinka Shonibare

How old is Yinka Shonibare in 2024?

Yinka Shonibare is 62 years old today.

When was Yinka Shonibare born?

Yinka Shonibare was born on August 09, 1962 in London, England.

What is Yinka Shonibare zodiac sign?

Yinka Shonibare zodiac sign is Leo.

What was Yinka Shonibare best known for?

Yinka Shonibare was best known as Conceptual Artist.

Fun Facts about Yinka Shonibare's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Yinka Shonibare's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

Yinka Shonibare was born on Thursday, 221^st day / 32^nd week of 1962
Yinka Shonibare has Leo zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Yinka Shonibare birthday is IX.VIII.MCMLXII
Yinka Shonibare's birthstone is Peridot
Yinka Shonibare's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
Yinka Shonibare age in year is 62 years old
Yinka Shonibare age in month is 748 months old
Yinka Shonibare age in day is 22782 days old
Yinka Shonibare age in hour is 546768 hours old
Yinka Shonibare age in minute is 32806080 minutes old
Yinka Shonibare age in second is 1968364800 seconds old
Next Yinka Shonibare birthday is on Saturday, August 9th 2025
Yinka Shonibare age in next birthday (2025) is 63 years old
Learn more interesting facts about August 09, 1962 birthday

Historical Events on Yinka Shonibare Birthday (August 09)

Below are historical events that coincided with Yinka Shonibare's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

Year	Event
1965	Singapore is expelled from Malaysia and becomes the only country to date to gain independence unwillingly.
1969	Tate-LaBianca murders: Followers of Charles Manson murder pregnant actress Sharon Tate (wife of Roman Polanski), coffee heiress Abigail Folger, Polish actor Wojciech Frykowski, men's hairstylist Jay Sebring and recent high-school graduate Steven Parent.
1970	LANSA Flight 502 crashes after takeoff from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, Peru, killing 99 of the 100 people on board, as well as two people on the ground.
1971	The Troubles: In Northern Ireland, the British authorities launch Operation Demetrius. The operation involves the mass arrest and internment without trial of individuals suspected of being affiliated with the Irish Republican Army (PIRA). Mass riots follow, and thousands of people flee or are forced out of their homes.
1973	Mars 7 is launched from the USSR.
1974	As a direct result of the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon becomes the first President of the United States to resign from office. Vice President Gerald Ford becomes president.
1991	The Italian prosecuting magistrate Antonino Scopelliti is murdered by the 'Ndrangheta on behalf of the Sicilian Mafia while preparing the government's case in the final appeal of the Maxi Trial.
1993	The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan loses a 38-year hold on national leadership.
1999	Russian President Boris Yeltsin fires his Prime Minister, Sergei Stepashin, and for the fourth time fires his entire cabinet.
2006	At least 21 suspected terrorists are arrested in the 2006 transatlantic aircraft plot that happened in the United Kingdom. The arrests are made in London, Birmingham, and High Wycombe in an overnight operation.
2007	Air Moorea Flight 1121 crashes after takeoff from Moorea Airport in French Polynesia, killing all 20 people on board.
2012	Shannon Eastin becomes the first woman to officiate an NFL game.
2013	Gunmen open fire at a Sunni mosque in the city of Quetta killing at least ten people and injuring 30.
2014	Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American male in Ferguson, Missouri, is shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer after reportedly assaulting the officer and attempting to steal his weapon, sparking protests and unrest in the city.
2021	The Tampere light rail officially started operating.
1990	The birth of Brice Roger, French skier
1990	The birth of Sarah McBride, American LGBT activist
1990	The birth of D'Arcy Short, Australian cricketer
1991	The birth of Alice Barlow, English actress
1991	The birth of Alexa Bliss, American bodybuilder and wrestler
1991	The birth of Hansika Motwani, Indian actress
1992	The birth of Farahnaz Forotan, Afghan journalist
1993	The birth of Jun.Q, South Korean singer and actor
1993	The birth of Dipa Karmakar, Indian gymnast
1994	The birth of Kelli Hubly, American soccer player
1995	The birth of Eli Apple, American football player
1996	The birth of Sanya Lopez, Filipino actress and model
1999	The birth of Deniss Vasiļjevs, Latvian figure skater
2000	The birth of Arlo Parks, British singer-songwriter
2005	The birth of Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva, Andorran tennis player
2013	The death of William Lynch, Jr., American lawyer and politician (b. 1947)
2014	The death of J. F. Ade Ajayi, Nigerian historian and academic (b. 1929)
2014	The death of Andriy Bal, Ukrainian footballer and coach (b. 1958)
2014	The death of Arthur G. Cohen, American businessman and philanthropist, co-founded Arlen Realty and Development Corporation (b. 1930)
2014	The death of Ed Nelson, American actor (b. 1928)
2015	The death of Frank Gifford, American football player, sportscaster, and actor (b. 1930)
2015	The death of John Henry Holland, American computer scientist and academic (b. 1929)
2015	The death of Walter Nahún López, Honduran footballer (b. 1977)
2015	The death of David Nobbs, English author and screenwriter (b. 1935)
2015	The death of Kayyar Kinhanna Rai, Indian journalist, author, and poet (b. 1915)
2015	The death of Fikret Otyam, Turkish painter and journalist (b. 1926)
2016	The death of Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster, third-richest British citizen (b. 1951)
2021	The death of Pat Hitchcock, English actress and producer (b. 1928)
2021	The death of Killer Kau, South African rapper, dancer and record producer (b. 1998)
2021	The death of Zairaini Sarbini, 48, Malaysian voice actress (b. 1972)

Social Media

Facebook	Yinka Shonibare on Facebook
Twitter	Yinka Shonibare on Twitter
Instagram	Yinka Shonibare on Instagram
Youtube	Yinka Shonibare on Youtube
Tiktok	Yinka Shonibare on Tiktok
Wikipedia	Yinka Shonibare on Wikipedia
Website	Yinka Shonibare's Webiste