
About Me
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Ayebanengiyefa (Nengi) Wabote was born in Warri, Nigeria. She holds an MFA in Production Design from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television in Los Angeles, CA. She also holds a Bachelors of Architecture degree from Syracuse University. She has a passion for storytelling and visual arts and believes in the power of film to inspire, educate, and entertain. Her passion for textile design and costume design also play a part in her work. Through her work, she strives to create meaningful stories that resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impact on society, as well as be a form of representation for her culture. She is interested in Digital 3D Modelling, Digital Drafting, and Costume Construction, particularly for film and television, and her ultimate goal is to become a Production Designer.
Education
University of California Los Angeles
​MFA Design for Theater and Entertainment
- Production Design
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John H. and Patricia W. Mitchell Scholarship
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Florence Theil Herrscher Award in Theater Arts
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Syracuse University
​B.Arch Architectural Design
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Syracuse University SOURCE Grant
Bethany School Kent
A-Levels GCE
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Subject emphases - Physics, Mathematics, Design & Technology - Textile Design, & Design & Technology - Resistant Materials
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School Prefect