Michael Light Tommy is a creative explorer at the nexus of human experience, visual creativity, and technology. In partnership with his wife, Oto, Michael co-founded L’Orbe Creative Excellence Initiative, a nonprofit which drives human flourishing in underserved communities by facilitating creative expression, enterprise and excellence. He is also the co-founder and Creative Director of Asterism Communications, a design and communications brand.

With over 7 years of experience as a visual designer, MichaEL has executed several high-impact design projects for individuals and corporate brands, local and international. Some of these include Honeywell Group Limited, Co-creation Hub Nigeria, Primlak’s Sympli, KTN-UK Aid, Dole App. MichaEL is also responsible for Minister Dunsin Oyekan’s most recent album cover designs. These albums have had combined cross-platform streams of more than 20 million.

Michael’s multiple streams of creativity have seen him featured on notable national and international platforms. In 2016, he was featured on CNN Africa as one of the most outstanding illustrators to have participated in Inktober 2016. My Salvation Story, a storytelling blog created by MichaEL was also featured on YNaija, etc.

In addition to being on a boundless exploration of the influence of visual creativity on people, places and culture, MichaEL is committed to seeing the rise of more high-impact creatives from underserved communities who create with a culture of excellence and with a focus on human flourishing.