Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
By Prisca Sam-Duru STOCKHOLM — Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. Carson, 76, was honoured “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature,” the Swedish Academy said on Thursday. The prize was announced […]
Why a ministry for Arts
A MINISTRY for arts is needed to rebrand Nigeria. Government should invest in Arts. Arts can rebrand, enrich and beautify Nigeria into an unbelievable haven. However, it requires the restructuring and building of an organized industry that can match the tempo and sophistication of today’s Art Market.
Peugeot partners AFRIFF 2015
THE African International Film Festival – AFRIFF 2015 might have come and gone, but one memory of the week long event that caught the attention of many was the participation of foremost Nigerian automobile brand Peugeot in the festival. The company came not as real participant in the workshops or other events, but as a big supporter to the organizers of the Film Festival – AFRIFF 2015 with the provision of executive shuttle services for the 2015 edition.
Mbadugha’s response to commercial arbitration challenges
With the view to increasing the number of quality materials that address issues regarding commercial arbitration in the law profession, a new book titled, ‘Principles & Practice of Commercial Arbitration’ by an expert in Maritime and admiralty law, international trade, oil and gas, commercial law and arbitration, Professor Joseph McCarthy Mbadugha, was presented to the public last week at the Four Point By Sheraton, Lagos.
Ovbiebo expands beyond metal in Yet Another Place
LAGOS art collectors, lovers and promoters were treated to another celebration of the creative ingeunity of a leading contemporary artist, Richardson Ovbiebo, as he opened his second solo exhibition in Lagos tagged Yet Another Place,an exhibition of sculptures and installations.
Resonating tales from Ake Festival
THEY came, from all over the world. Over 80 world renowned writers, visual and performing artistes, researchers, scholars, academia, all assembled with much enthusiasm on the 17th of November 2015, for the 3rd edition of the Ake Arts and Book Festival, held at the June 12 Cultural Centre Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
