Nike Art Gallery, Shyllon Museum, others delight art enthusiasts at Etravel Summer Tour
By Onyeka Ezike Participants in the Lagos Summer with Mr Nonso recently embarked on a memorable cultural and artistic tour of some of Lagos State’s foremost creative destinations, as part of efforts to explore the state’s tourism potential and promote Nigeria’s rich artistic heritage. The event, organised by the Chief Executive Officer of Etravel, Uche […]
Lagos Comic Con 2024 boosts creative economy
The highly anticipated Lagos Comic Con 2024, which is a dynamic celebration of creativity and pop culture that promises to be a game-changer for Africa’s creative industries will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
I’ll invest in literature with NLNG’s $100,000 if…-Familoni, author
The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2024 is nearing its climax. Last week, the Advisory Board for the prize, led by erudite scholar and author, Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, announced a shortlist of three in the competition focusing on Children’s literature.
Live or Die Tryin’: Ammi’s gripping account of trauma
Yahkhahnahn Ammi, a passionate activist and advocate for the rights of melanated people, has released his memoir, ‘Live or Die Tryin’, which offers a searing account of his wrongful imprisonment as a minor and his ongoing fight for justice.
NPL is biggest thing to happen to Nigerian literature – Akubuiro, author
Journalist and author of ‘Mighty Mite and Golden Jewel’, Henry Akubuiro is again, on the Longlist of the Nigeria Prize for Literature worth $100,000.
3 finalists emerge @ 2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature
The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature has announced the finalists for the 2024 edition of the Prize.
When NAL inducted new members and fellows
The Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) has inducted new Fellows and Members at its 26th Convocation and Investiture held at the J. F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Unilag. New Fellows inducted include Professors Asabe Kabir Usman, Anthony Esijolomi Afejuku, Florence Orabueze, Olukoya Ogen, Olatunji Alabi Oyeshile, Cecilia Amaoge Eme, Afis Ayinde Oladosu, Lendzzemo Constantine Yuka, Olusanjo Daramola, and Emmanuel Emasealu.
The Grime, Glory and Afropop documentary
Wonu Osikoya has through her charisma and analytical questions given us a close look into the lives of behind-the-scenes players of Afrobeats.
Afolayan’s stone sculptures speak at National Museum
Contemporary African stone carving is very rare but remains a flourishing art form which employs a unique fusion of traditional and modern techniques appreciated across the continent. Unlike other genres of visual art, stone carving is practiced by very few artists in Nigeria.
N’naya’s ‘Angelema’ celebrates women’s inner beauty and strength
In December 2023, N’naya, whose real name is Cletus Famous Nwankwo, released his debut single, ‘Jowo’. He is an academic and singer who has successfully defended his PhD thesis at the University of Leicester.
‘A Father’s Pride’ is for our environment, children mistreated across the globe — Chiazor-Enenmor
Ndidi Dorothy Chiazor-Enenmor is an award-winning multi-talented author and advocate for education, children’s rights, and cultural awareness.
