The Arts

I try to be Afrocentric in my writings — Obinna Chilekezi 

I try to be Afrocentric in my writings — Obinna Chilekezi 

By Chris Onuoha Obinna Chilekezi is a poet, author, teacher, literary critic and research fellow including insurance expert. His passion for creative writing, poetry precisely, spans over three decades with lots of publications to his credit. The Imo State-born social commentator, in this interview describes his journey into literary world as one with multifaceted background. […]
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Another season of MUSON festival…

Another season of MUSON festival…

The Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) has again called on lovers of music, art and the general public to be part of its forthcoming MUSON festival. This call was made at a press conference held at MUSON center last week in preparation for this year’s festival.

‘Art development, basis for national growth’

‘Art development, basis for national growth’

DETERMINED to ensure that Nigerian art plays its crucial role as the basis for national growth, the African Artists’ Foundation is set to stage its second national art competition. According to the organizers, this year’s event with the theme: “Nigeria: The Future I see” sponsored by the Nigerian Breweries Plc, is geared towards providing scholarships and career opportunities for young and upcoming artists in line with the foundation’s vision.

Ahead of Nigeria’s golden jubilee, Smithsonian Institute rolls out drum for celebration

Ahead of Nigeria’s golden jubilee, Smithsonian Institute rolls out drum for celebration

HEAD of Nigeria’s celebration of her golden independence anniversary in October 1, 2010, United States of America based Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art, America’s only museum dedicated to the collection, conservation, study and exhibition of traditional and contemporary African art is spearheading the preparation for the celebration.

Life after death…a review

Life after death…a review

The question of where spirits of the dead reside is usually a religious one which many Christians avoid to deliberate upon because such inquiries often times challenges or bring to doubt, the religious beliefs and sentiments of many people. While some people believe that man’s spirit belongs to the world of matter, many a Christian believers hold it strongly, that the spirit of the dead immediately returns to its supposedly heavenly father after vacating the human body.

Another season of MUSON festival…

Another season of MUSON festival…

The Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) has again called on lovers of music, art and the general public to be part of its forthcoming MUSON festival. This call was made at a press conference held at MUSON center last week in preparation for this year’s festival.

From photo artists to Nigeria@ 49 …a lens narrative

From photo artists to Nigeria@ 49 …a lens narrative

As Nigeria marks her independence anniversary today, some interesting things are happening at Omenka GALLERY , Victoria Island, where last week, a photography exhibition titled; A Perspective on Contemporary Nigerian Photography was kicked off to mark the interesting journey of this largely ignored art form.

Otaru of Auchi endorses Edofest 2009…

Otaru of Auchi endorses Edofest 2009…

The commissioner for Arts, culture and tourism has appealed to traditional rulers to join hands with the government in promoting the rich cultural values of Edo people.

“2009 Abuja Carnival will return as the people’s event”

“2009 Abuja Carnival will return as the people’s event”

Hopefully, the 2009 Abuja Carnival will witness a re-birth going by the number of reform changes, which the newly inaugurated committee led by notable theatre artist, dance scholar and choreographer, Ojo Rasaki Bakare revealed to art and tourism journalists over the week end in Lagos.