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Creator of Brownsville Tina Turner statue shares what inspired his work

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JACKSON, Tenn. — Atlanta-based sculptor Fred Ajanogha, also known as Ajano, has created works in Nigeria, Ghana, and throughout the United States. He was commissioned by the 1996 Olympic Committee to craft sculptures for over 70 distinguished guests of the games. Ajanogha is also credited for his work at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport when he sculpted the bronze relief of Maynard Jackson. The majority of Mr. Ajanogha’s public art p…
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Fans are shocked by a statue that honors the memory of the Rock and Roll legend, Tina Turner, in her home town of Brownsville, Tennessee.The Rock Queen admirers claim that the statue is disrespectful and does not faithfully reflect her image.The three-meter cast bronze statue, created by Atlanta sculptor Fred Ajanogha, was unveiled a few steps from her former high school.The statue presents the deceased artist with her characteristic hairstyle, …

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WBBJ TV broke the news in on Friday, October 3, 2025.
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