Colours, culture on display as Victoria Island carnival lights up Lagos
By Prisca Sam-Duru & Onyeka Ezike Victoria Island Lagos’ daily activities, usually marked by deafening sounds from corporate engines, horrific traffic and noise from several commercial activities are being replaced by a different kind of vibe – entertainment. This is as Downtown Promotions lights up the streets of Victoria Island with its unveiling of the maiden […]
The lessons of life after pressure
With the present economic situation in Nigeria, where the corrupt leaders had made life difficult and people tend to identify only with those that made it , there is the need for one to be focused and dedicated to his work so that he can be able to make it and be recognised by his kinsmen. But the ugly side of it is that while one is planning for a smooth ride to success, the challenges of life always call on their way thus making it difficult to attain to that level.
Cedric Nunn brings apartheid images to Nigeria
After showing the exhibition extensively in South Africa and Mozambique, internationally renowned South African artist Cedric Nunn finally brought his one-man show to Nigeria. The documentary photography exhibition tagged Call and Response, an exhibition of black-and-white photographs by, Cedric Nunn is organised by The Ben Enwonwu Foundation (BEF) in conjunction with South African-based Galerie Seippel. The exhibition which is the artist’s first time in Nigeria was declared open on September 14 at Omenka Gallery, Lagos and will run till October 3, 2013.
Who will be the guests?
Who will be the guests in ‘five star hotel’ built in the National Theatre Complex ? .My guess is as good as yours. Businessmen, tourist, politicians. Let’s stop there,suppose all these people want to unwind before they turn in after the day’s work out?. What do they turn to before they turn in?
NAFEST 2013 to promote peaceful co-existence
The Federal Government has reiterated its determination to exploit virtues of cultural heritage and other tourism potentials in the country, to foster mutual understanding and peaceful co-existence among the populaces. The Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, Chief Edem Duke stated this in Abuja, while briefing Newsmen on the NAFEST 2013 tagged: “Culture, Peace and National Transformation”. The 27th edition of National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST 2013) kicked off in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital on the 14th and will run to 21st September 2013 .
Three shortlisted for Nigeria Prize for Literature
The Advisory Board for the Nigeria Prize for Literature has released the final shortlist of three Poets for the 2013 edition of the prize. The three shortlisted writers, are Tade Ipadeola (The Sahara Testaments), Amu Nnadi (Through the window of a sandcastle) and Promise Ogochukwu (Wild Letters).
