The English FA has commissioned a Nigerian designer to create the 2024 FA Cup trophy.

The English Football Association has chosen Nigerian-born artist Olaolu Slawn to craft the design for the 2024 FA Cup. This decision was confirmed by the artist himself on the official SHFL account (@whatsonshuffle) on Thursday, May 9, 2024. The grand finale is slated between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Olaolu Slawn, renowned for his creative prowess, previously lent his artistic touch to the prestigious Brit Award trophy in 2023. Here are five noteworthy facts about this London-based artist:

1. Slawn holds the distinction of being the first Nigerian-born and youngest artist to design the BRITs award.

5. Slawn’s artistic style is characterized by a vibrant fusion of cartoon imagery and psychedelic motifs, often showcased on large-scale canvases using marker pens and aerosol cans.

This redesign of the FA Cup trophy marks a significant moment, following the previous iteration introduced in 2014. With Slawn’s distinctive vision, the new design promises to captivate audiences and may well become a fixture in future FA Cup finals.

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