The Arts

War, betrayal, romance, loyalty in Odetola’s Morinade, Fabunmi’s Princess

War, betrayal, romance, loyalty in Odetola’s Morinade, Fabunmi’s Princess

By Japhet Davidson At a time when the government has removed History from the curriculum thereby dening students the opportunity of knowing their past, an Ekiti born writer, Kola Odetola, who is not happy with the development has come out with a new book titled Morinade, Fabunmi’s Princess, a historical drama set in 19th-century Yoruba […]
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Peace: Folasayo’s wake up call to all generations

Peace: Folasayo’s wake up call to all generations

The absence of peace the world over has led to many terrific acts that had affected human beings. Peace is very important because if there is violence people can die…and no one would like to loose their lives and loose their loved ones!if there is peace the world will be a much better place to live and there will be development in all areas.

Onwuegbuna provides fresh perspective on the importance of music

Onwuegbuna provides fresh perspective on the importance of music

Music is the greatest creation of man, which touches the soul and also helps man to sympathetically manifest unspoken desire and humanity in him. In fact, music can best be described as wonderful force that is capable of bonding people together and instituting international brotherhood, love as well as peace. But, one issue that has been bordering the minds of many, especially music teachers/lovers is the scarcity of literature on popular music studies.

Ayelowo’s pastel recreates rich African tradition

Ayelowo’s pastel recreates rich African tradition

The relegation of the study of History as a subject to the background portends great danger for the country especially, the younger ones. How will they get to know their past in order to plan for the future? According to curator Ziggi Golding,”Documenting and archiving culture is the key to understanding origins and thus developing a sense of identity”.

Historical facts about the Benin Monarchy in print

Historical facts about the Benin Monarchy in print

From the era of the 31 Ogisos to the reign of the current Monarch, the 40th, Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare N’Ogidgan 11, who had a historic and majestic ascent of the throne of his ancestors on Thursday, October 20, 2016, the Palace of the Benin Monarch, Eguae Oba N’Edo Ore Nokhua has remained a fortress, impregnable, Osa N’Ugiabi as revered as the exalted throne itself, and as majestic in splendor as the wise one,