Reimagining money in Boluwatife Folorunso’s Cost of Appearance
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi In her work, Cost of Appearance, Boluwatife Esther Folorunso explores the Nigerian currency as a fashion statement. With the emblematic title “Cost of Appearance”, the artist primes visitors to expect visual narratives that ride on economic and socio-cultural terms. Cost of Appearance builds on Boluwatife’s previous work with subtitles like “Spent Monuments”, […]
The life and times of Mike Ejeagha
Mike Ejeagha, popularly known as “Gentleman Mike Ejeagha,” was a celebrated Nigerian folklorist, songwriter, and musician born on April 4, 1930, in Imezi Owa, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Eni Ogun: Drama on Wole Soyinka returns with more dance, drama, and drums
The Black Musical Masterpiece Theatre is set to celebrate the personality traits of the inimitable professor of literature, Wole Soyinka, who turns 91 on July 13th, raising the bar in its sophomore edition with the addition of more dance, drama and drums into an already mesmeric storyline.
Oshinowo’s Lagos Markets installation shines at Venice Biennale
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts Editor In a stunning twist at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, Lagos has stormed the global stage, not with an official Nigerian Pavilion, but through the raw energy and ingenuity of its informal markets. Architect Tosin Oshinowo’s installation, “Alternative Urbanism: The Self-Organized Markets of Lagos,” has clinched […]
9ja Studio’s UniLife premieres in Lagos
In a dazzling prelude to its official launch, UniLife, the groundbreaking Nollywood drama series, was celebrated with a star-studded event at 9jaStudio’s production facility in Magodo, Lagos.
Riveting tale of two animals, their friends and Nigerian host
The adventures of Sunshine & Sparkles are fresh in the book market with captivating titles, “The Many Troubles of Sunshine & Sparkles” and “The War of the Nuts”.
Life and times of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o (1938–2025) was a towering figure in African literature and postcolonial thought, widely regarded as East Africa’s leading novelist and one of the continent’s most influential intellectuals.
Nigerian artist Omon Sophia stages solo exhibition ‘The Soul of Building’ in Paris
Igbinovia Omon Sophia, has, once again, shown her ingenuity to the world with the opening of her solo exhibition tagged ‘L’ame Des Batiments’ in Paris
HRM Oba Abraham Olatunji Adebowale Ogabi marks 10 years on the throne
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts Editor His Royal Majesty (HRM) Oba (Dr.) Abraham Olatunji Adebowale Ogabi (JP), Oyikilu I, Ajagun of Imeke Awori Kingdom, last Saturday held a press conference at his palace to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his coronation. The event marked the beginning of an 11-day celebration expected to witness cultural displays, empowerment […]
7 female artists display talent in ‘Daughters With Wings’
An all-female group exhibition themed ‘Daughters With Wings’, is currently showing at the 202 Gallery, Ikoyi Lagos.
A critical view of resilience, identity and femininity in Chidimma Ikegwuonu’s recent oeuvre
…as she redefines role of artist as active agent for societal reflection and transformation By Rowland Yohanna Goyit In contemporary art, it is not uncommon for creative practice to intertwine personal history with broader socio-political dialogues. Among artists deftly navigating this intricate space is Nigerian-born painter, Chidimma Urunwa Ikegwuonu, professionally known as Urunwa art, Currently working […]
