The House After Everyone Leaves
Gideon Adeyeye is a Nigerian-born poet and spoken word artist based in Manchester, UK. His love affair with poetry began in 2018 during his final year at university at Dwelling Place
Aig-Imoukhuede’s books document Nigerian festivals
After 53 years of painstaking research and documentation, poet, cultural icon and writer, Pa Frank Aig-Imoukhuede, last week unveiled his two new books. The presentation of the books titled A Calendar of Traditional Nigerian Festivals and Between God and Man: Meaning and Essence in Traditional Nigeria Festivals was attended by eminent personalities and literary giants.
The misapplication of woman power
Chimdi Maduagwu’s novel, Women Without Hearts (UNILAG Press; Lagos) steps into the loop and offers interesting insights to the complex relationship that exists between men and women in the modern world. The novel presents an intriguing lifestyle of some young women on a journey to success in their chosen careers. The desperate bid to climb the social ladder through despicable means and the exploitation of the weaknesses of powerful men in order to achieve their desired goals is at the heart of this captivating narrative.
Obasanjo to be crowned Grand Patron of FESTAC’ 77
Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has scheduled to crown Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Grand Patron of FESTAC ’77 on March 3, 2017, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. This was recently disclosed to Vanguard’s Arts & Reviews by the Corporate Affairs Department CBAAC, D-G’s Office, at Broad Street, Lagos.
Olu Akengbuwa’s ghost revisits Warri stage
Feelings of spiritual reunion with ancestors filled the hall. Memebers of the audience held their breadths watching the performance. Indeed, for every descendant of Itsekiri that thronged the Brownhill Events Centre, Ogunu, to watch this, the ghost of Olu Akengbuwa, the celebrated 16th Olu of Warri who reigned between 1795 and 1848 AD, is being re-evoked on stage as the new Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, marks his one year on the throne.
Aig-Imoukhuede’s books document Nigerian festivals
After 53 years of painstaking research and documentation, poet, cultural icon and writer, Pa Frank Aig-Imoukhuede, last week unveiled his two new books. The presentation of the books titled A Calendar of Traditional Nigerian Festivals and Between God and Man: Meaning and Essence in Traditional Nigeria Festivals was attended by eminent personalities and literary giants. It was commendation galore for the man’s sterling attributes and for coming out with such landmark books that speaks well about Nigeria.
