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Bongo festival to the rescue of Igbo culture

Bongo festival to the rescue of Igbo culture

Bongo is a musical instrument in Igbo cultural heritage that cannot be ignored in the Eastern part of Nigeria. It signifies a lot in the historical development of Igbo land. It serves as a symbol of strength, strong voice, announcement of great passages, events and entertainment. Bongo Festival is a festivity of music, arts and culture, which will bring to the fore the cultural heritage of the eastern region of Nigeria.

Kudos as Media Perspectives launch Media Advertising Guide 2016

Kudos as Media Perspectives launch Media Advertising Guide 2016

In furtherance of its determination to ensure that the three major stakeholders in the marketing communications ecosystem; advertisers, agencies and media owners, obtain actionable data that would assist them produce successful Nigerian advertising campaigns that meet the needs of consumers, Media Perspectives Ltd, launched the maiden edition of a book titled, “Nigerian Media Advertising Guide 2016”.

New Enwonwus, Onobrakpeyas discovered at NAC final

New Enwonwus, Onobrakpeyas discovered at NAC final

AS one entered the upper hall of the Kongi’s Harvest at Freedom Park, Lagos on Thursday, 26th November, a giant sized aesthetically designed family bed placed against a beautifully decorated wall, beckoned for rest, sleep and much more. But a closer step and scrutiny of the colourful piece, reveals a no go area as the work was carefully crafted with very dangerous weapons; tookpicks, nails etc.

Francophone artists dazzle collectors at Alexis

Francophone artists dazzle collectors at Alexis

One of the leading galleries in Lagos, Alexis gallery committed to the promotion of art and artists, after hosting series of exhibitions this year , yesterday opened an epic exhibition titled Francophonie, an exhibition of contemporary paintings and sculpture to round off its exhibition calendar for the year. The exhibition is dedicated in honour of art loving monarch, the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, who officially opened it among other art collectors/promoters on 5th of December, 2015 at Alexis gallery, Akin Olugbode Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Notable Nigerians lambast Buhari’s govt at book launch

Notable Nigerians lambast Buhari’s govt at book launch

Former Presidential aspirant on the platform of Unity Party Of Nigeria – UPN, Michael Ovienmhada has expressed disappointment with the Buhari led administration over his inability to do something to show that it had a grand vision to move the country forward. Ovienmhada stated this during the presentation of his new book, ‘New Dawn of Change: If I Were Buhari’ at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.