I try to be Afrocentric in my writings — Obinna Chilekezi
By Chris Onuoha Obinna Chilekezi is a poet, author, teacher, literary critic and research fellow including insurance expert. His passion for creative writing, poetry precisely, spans over three decades with lots of publications to his credit. The Imo State-born social commentator, in this interview describes his journey into literary world as one with multifaceted background. […]
An Art Heist on the Heels of Dak’Art
The agonising wait finally ended on December 27, 2024, when Eyamba Dafinone received the long-awaited news from Lagos
Ivorian painter Aboudia takes teen rebellion to top of the art world
With his paintings of Ivory Coast’s street kids, Aboudia has taken his teenage misfit mutiny to the very top, becoming one of the world’s bestselling artists along the way.
Be resilient, hopeful, author tells couples @ book launch
A private school proprietress, Mrs. Veronica Osanakpo has charged married couples and their family members not to despair amidst economic challenges currently plaguing the nation.
Excitement as Lady Laide returns to Box Office with Aso Ebi Diaries
The highly anticipated hit comedy film, ‘Aso Ebi Diaries’, is set to hit cinemas nationwide come April 18, 2025.
Why we need to reshape African narratives through literature – Playwright
The need to reshape African narratives through literature and challenge the stereotypes has been brought to the frontline as Nigerian-born author, playwright, and screenwriter, Temitayo Adekola
AMIAF 4th edition holds in Lagos
The 4th edition of the ArtMiabo International Art Festival, AMIAF, with the theme, “Artconomy: Redefining the Global Art Experience”, has been scheduled to hold from April 29 to May 1, 2025, in Lagos.
Waiting for Tomorrow: Reflections on My Country, Nigeria
By Esther OnyegbulaSylvester Asoya’s Waiting for Tomorrow is a compelling and thought-provoking narrative that critically examines Nigeria’s sociopolitical landscape. The 283-page book is a mix of personal reflection, political analysis, and historical commentary that explores Nigeria’s long-standing issues of leadership failure, systemic dysfunction, and the urgent need for reform. At its core, the book argues […]
Why I joined the U.S. Army – Maduekwe, artist
In preparation for his solo art exhibition titled “Out of the eater came something to eat” which runs from 29 March to 2 April 2025 at the National Museum, Lagos, Prince Maduekwe spoke with Vanguard about his life, works and the exhibition:
African Writers Tribe honours writers, others at annual Awards
Daughter of late Vanguard Staff, McPhilips Nwachukwu, was among outstanding writers and individuals that were honoured during the second annual African Writers Tribe Awards held last week.
Exploring artist Emmanuel’s ‘JAPA: The Search for Greener Pastures’
London-based Nigerian visual artist and photographer Emmanuel Nwachukwu explores migration, identity, and resilience through documentary photography, conceptual portraiture, and mixed-media storytelling.
