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Overview
Avionne Akanbi is a professional live caricature illustrator and animator for her company and blog. She is a proud Nigerian American and from Western New York and a graduate of Bachelor of Art from Howard University. She speaks her mother tongue, Yoruba and English. She has lived and run a freelance business in Toronto, Ontario Canada for 7 years, where she met dozens of great folks. She is in currently working in Burbank California. She loves to have fun and make new friends both on and offline.
6 Reviews
I am the founder and Executive Director of the annual ReelWorld Film
Festival presented in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I was first exposed to Akanbi's work, when one of her animation shorts was programmed in our 2008 festival. In 2009 we then programmed her live-interactive animation Mama Akanbi and Breathe Show, which was also a debut performance, as part of our ReelYouth program. The audience was comprised of kids 8-13 and they thoroughly enjoyed the interactive program that Avionne provided.
Tonya Lee Williams --- CEO and founder of ReelWorld Film Festival
Caricaturist
Response from LaughatLifeToons:
Tonya thank you immensely for taking me under your wing as my animation film mentor. I began my career as an animator , doing illustration and caricature. It was exciting to begin my core career as an animator at your festival!!
This is talented person with warm heart. She took my personally written lyrics, embraced them and added more. My event could not have gone better. She is excellent. Cheers
Fine Artist, Singing Telegram
Avionne visited us to share some African dance with our senior center community for a Black History Month event. Our members had a wonderful time learning about the dances and participating as a group. I would highly recommend her for similar events. Avionne was personable, easy to work with, and very responsive, we loved having her!
African Entertainment, Storyteller
Response from LaughatLifeToons:
Oh my look at those pics! lol..It brought me the greatest pleasure to join your YOUNG seniors and share our african dance culture. They really were such a fun and curious bunch!! Thank you Heather ...immensely for inviting me to join such an enchanting group of people. I adore them. The pleasure was definitely mine!!
Avionics took so much time and put extra effort into making this a celebration to remember. She drew caricatures and created a personalized song to celebrate a special birthday. I could not have asked for anything more awesome and the recipients were blown away.
Singing Telegram
Response from LaughatLifeToons:
Ms. Elizabeth,first of all you are too kind, just like your birthday person. A tear dropped from my end..upon receiving this amazing review. It was definitely my honor. Children and young people mean a lot to us...they are the present and the future. They are us. We wanted to align with your enthusiasm and investment in this young man. I'm so happy we were able to serve you with a tune and toon. Blessings to him and you all!! Avionne Akanbi
Perfectly entertaining and lovingly delivered.
Fine Artist, Singing Telegram
Response from LaughatLifeToons:
It was such an honor to serve you and your wife on Valentines Day with your song! Wishing you both continued forever memories! And the dog too! :)
Avionne was an asset to our party. Entertaining, respectful and an accomplished artist. Her caricatures made our guests smile. Well done!
Caricaturist
Response from LaughatLifeToons:
I was immensely honored to be invited and to share the joy of you and your amazingly dressed guests. The entire Halloween party was so much fun to illustrate. I hope everyone liked the themed caricatures and thank you for being such an incredible host!! Memorable indeed both ways!
Booking Info
About
Avionne Simi Akanbi is a professional animation filmmaker and live caricature illustrator of 25 years. She offers illustration for special need audiences as well. She is a proud Nigerian American and from Western New York and a graduate of Bachelor of Art from Howard University. She speaks her mother tongue, Yoruba and English. She has lived and run a freelance business in Toronto, Ontario Canada for 7 years, where she met dozens of great folks. She is in currently working in Burbank California. She loves to have fun and make new friends both on and offline.
Past Booked Events
April 25, 2024 • 12:30pm - 12:45pm | Retirement Party |
March 05, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
February 29, 2024 • 4:00pm - 4:15pm | Teen Birthday Party |
February 28, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
February 14, 2024 • 12:30pm - 12:45pm | Surprise |
February 04, 2024 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Religious Celebration |
October 28, 2023 • 6:30pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |