Dotun Popoola (born in 1981, Lagos[1]) is a contemporary Nigerian artist (sculptor) who specializes in synergetic metal sculpting.

[3] He thereafter went to Obafemi Awolowo University,[1][4] where he obtained his first and second degree in fine and applied arts with a specialisation in sculpture and painting respectively.

[5] Dotun is a resident artist in Lopez Studio in Lemmon, South Dakota, and travels between United States and Nigeria to paint commissioned murals.

[7] Popoola works primarily with scrap metal,[8] where creating animal forms is his favourite way to use the medium.

[10] He had a solo exhibition called "Irin Ajo" (Journey) in Signature Beyond Art Gallery, Lagos, where he presented around 24 metal works of his.