Abiola Mautin Akande, popularly known as Oldskool, was born on September 6, 1978 in the historical town of Badagry . After his primary and secondary education, he gained admission to the University, but decided to jettison Philosophy in his second session by sitting for another JAMB Examination and gained admission again into the Department of Fine-Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University , lle-Ife. He graduated in 2006. After his National Youth Service programme in Zamfara State , Nigeria , he has been absorbed into the world of Advertising.Abiola believes in African attires, consistency and appreciation. He is a pioneering member of Araism Movement.