ONITSHA — For four consecutive years now, the traditional ruler of Obosi Kingdom in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, His Majesty, HM, Igwe Chidubem Iweka III has celebrated the Iwa-ji and Obiora Obosi annual cultural festival since he ascended the royal throne in 2011. Although the age-long festival had been celebrated by successive monarchs in the community, up to the immediate past Igwe Obosi, late Josiah Nwakoby, the festival appeared to have been modernized in such a way that it has started attracting dignitaries from all walks of life.

Leading Innovations Telecommunications Operator, Etisalat Nigeria, Eko Hotel and Suites and the African Artists Foundation (AAF) have announced the 2015 edition of the annual LagosPhoto Festival themed Designing Futures. The month-long event which is in its sixth edition is slated to open to the public from October 24 at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island.

Sometimes one cannot help wondering what truly makes an individual unique. Could it be a person’s mien, eloquence, success or benevolence?

There was a time when traditional storytelling was an essential part of family life. Then, the family storyteller would sit on a stool slightly elevated from the mat on which the story-hearers sit.

The popular adage that “when a child washes his hand very well, he dines with the kings,” came to the fore during the weekend as young Raji Mohammed, one of the upcoming multi talented artist unveiled his breathtaking realistic works in his first solo exhibition tagged Inspired.