London, United Kingdom-based creative, Babatunji Akin-Johnson, has said art must move beyond aesthetics to become a medium for survival, resilience, and social transformation.
A statement shared with Sunday Scoop noted that Akin-Johnson has built a career at the intersection of culture, care and creativity.
It added that he currently works with Platform Support Services in London, where he designs programmes that combine emotional support with structured artistic routines for people navigating vulnerable stages of life.
“I believe creativity is a language everyone speaks. When harnessed with care, it becomes a bridge not only between cultures, but also between the challenges we face and the futures we imagine,” he said.
Akin-Johnson’s community development work also stands out. During his national service in Nigeria, he led the Community Development Service Education and Enlightenment programme, where he introduced spoken word, cultural performances, and visual media to deliver health and civic education in rural areas.
Education, he explained, has always been central to his creative philosophy. He also added that his MBA in Healthcare from the University of Hertfordshire, along with certifications in Project Management and Data Analytics, give structure and accountability to his artistic practice, ensuring his projects deliver measurable outcomes in addition to inspiration.
Now preparing for a new phase of global engagement, Akin-Johnson is seeking endorsement under the UK Global Talent Visa (Arts and Culture – Exceptional Promise).
His plans include launching community-based arts initiatives centred on wellness, African identity, and inclusive storytelling, while also collaborating with British institutions to integrate cultural heritage with contemporary practices.
For him, art remains inseparable from community. “Creativity must serve the people,” he added, underscoring his belief that the arts can shape new possibilities for generations to come.
