AT the 2012 Arts Stampede organized by the Committee For Relevant Arts (CORA) held last Sunday at Freedom Park, Lagos, it was torrents of accolade for veteran artist, Bruce Onabrakpeya who turned 80. The man reputed as the most published and publicized artist in Nigeria was the subject of the stampede which was organized as part of activities to mark his 80th birthday and in recognition of his impeccable contribution to the promotion and preservation of Nigeria’s rich heritage as well as African art and culture.

SECURITY of lives and property of the citizens is the number one priority of every government and it is on that basis that different government created diverse security outfits for that purpose. And since the creation of the different forces,like the Police, SSS, army etc they have been doing everything possible to meet the security challenges.

THE name, calabash is a derivative of the French word, ‘Calebasse’. It is defined as a tropical American tree (Cresenctia cujete) of the bignonia family or its large gourd-like fruits. Calabash and gourd are often used interchangeably. The calabash is simply the dried hollow shell of a gourd used for household utensils.

The diplomatic excellence and the strategies adopted in reversing the strained relationship occasioned by Nigeria’s military dictatorship and getting America to smile to Nigeria once more, thereby quickening the march to democratization, will remain in Africa’s book of diplomacy for the benefits of present and future generations.

Azuka Onwuka, a graduate of English from University of Nigeria, Nuskka is versatile writer, who feels at ease writing on literature, language, business or politics. His flair for writing started during his University days. Onwuka, who has authored two books recently published his first novel titled Wings of the Night. In this interview with Sunday Art, the young author talks about why it took him many years to publish the novel and other sundry issues.