Diébédo Francis Kéré: The first African to win architecture's top award
Thursday, March 17, 2022 | 480 Views |
FRANCIS KÉRÉ
Mr Kéré, 56, was elated to receive what is considered architecture's most renowned award, describing himself as the "happiest man on the planet".
But his decades-long journey to the top of his field was far from straightforward, with limited opportunities in his village.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...