The poet, singer and multi-artist Wilho Akseli Ollikainen (1934 – 1998) from Ullatti in Norrbotten lived, sang, felt and thought about existence, love and darkness. He wrote poems about nature, the human condition and the course of the world.

The poet, singer and multi-artist Wilho Akseli Ollikainen (1934 – 1998) from Ullatti in Norrbotten lived, sang, felt and thought about existence, love and darkness. He wrote poems about nature, the human condition and the course of the world. Equipped with a cassette recorder and typewriter, he wrote, commented and, as it were, blogged his experiences and reflections decades before the word blog was invented. He created constantly, almost manically, and he also used art as medicine for his inner demons.

The folk music group WAO (Wilho Akseli Ollikainen), which consists of musicians from JP Nyströms, JORD and JPP, have all been inspired and touched in different ways by Wilho Ollikainen's artistry. From his very rich material, they have created this new music and storytelling performance directed by Kjell Peder Johanson. Wilho's songs, ballads, poems and not least his story, are worth hearing and being touched by.

WAO (Wilho Akseli Ollikainen)

Feb 1, 2026

WOW! An evening in Wilho Akseli Ollikainen's world

WAO (Wilho Akseli Ollikainen)