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Philip Muoghalu is a Nigerian poet and writer whose love for words began at an early age. From childhood, he found solace and inspiration in literature
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Lagos City Choral celebrates 25th Anniversary…

Lagos City Choral celebrates 25th Anniversary…

FILLED to capacity with even no standing room,best describes the attendance of the recently held silver Jubilee celebration of the Lagos City Chorale and Orchestra held at the Agip Hall of the MUSON centre Onikan. A number of dignitaries turned up to support the international award winning choir which also had in the group, a number of choristers from the Musical Society of Nigeria itself.

Chimamanda’s Americanah

Chimamanda’s Americanah

US based Nigeria born writer, Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie, defended her intelligence and how well informed she is about her home country, despite residing abroad, during the unveiling of her new novel, ‘Americanah’, in the presence of her fans and book lovers last weekend at Terra Kulture, Lagos.

Show business should re-brand Nigeria

Show business should re-brand Nigeria

Stage and Screen can spearhead the campaign of Re-Branding Nigeria but should be keenly guarded by the knowledge and wisdom of active Censors Board.

Moremi Ajaasoro: A Tragedy of Love

Moremi Ajaasoro: A Tragedy of Love

True test of love they say is sacrifice and in times of war, sacrifice is an important rudiment of victory. This is well captured in Wole Oguntokun’s premiere of the theatre play ‘Legend of Moremi Ajaasoro’ in conjunction with MUSON. Set in the ancient kingdom of Ile-Ife, the play narrates the brave sacrifice of a […]

Kakadu: The musical narrative of Nigeria’s past

Kakadu: The musical narrative of Nigeria’s past

IT is going to be an all round entertainment for lovers of theatre, dance, drama and music, especially lovers of old high life tunes as Playhouse Initiative led by Uche Nwokedi is set to relive past musical glory with Kakadu-The Musical, a unique dance drama that captures the real essence of old Lagos night life when people from different ethnic groups converged and enjoyed with one another.