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. […]
Soyinka @ 90: Aiye-ko-ooto’s The Noble Warrior gets more corporate boost
The special theatre production of The Noble Warrior – ENI OGUN, celebrating quintessential global literary giant Prof. Wole Soyinka, has continued to garner more corporate boost ahead of it’s premiere.
Soyinka at 90: 3 of his most engaging life events
Yesterday, Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, clocked 90. Some events of his life that mostly engaged people’s interests outside his books
Mohammed gives snippet review of The Road for Soyinka @ 90
According to the lecturer, “The play is a conglomeration of ugliness of character as it is of complex symbolism about life and death.”
Eagles Film CEO celebrates graduation from prestigious UK university
July 12, 2024 marks a significant milestone for Richard Osemonahu Okokoni, CEO of Eagles Film and Consultancy Limited. Okokoni graduated from the renowned University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Farnham, United Kingdom, at a ceremony held at the prestigious Royal Festival Hall in London.
Olaniyi Atolagbe’s ‘magic of light’
This woman’s gele is so big, forget what Tems wore to Oscars. Olaniyi Atolagbe is an effervescent Nigerian with a palate for overlarge geles
Moses Oghagbon’s Fieldnotes from a Master show @ O’Da Art Gallery
Arts enthusiasts and collectors in Lagos now have a chance to view the fascinating work of a phenomenal Nigerian artist, Moses Oghagbon at the prestigious O’Da Art Gallery, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Unyeada Fishing Festival 2024 celebrates rich cultural heritage, skilled fishermen
The town of Unyeada, located in Andoni, Rivers State, Nigeria, came alive on Friday, 5th July 2024, as it celebrated the annual Unyeada Fishing Festival, also known as Ijok-irin in the native Obolo language.
A Song From The Dark’s a homage to my heritage…. – Ogo Okpue
By Japhet Davidson UK-based award-winning multidisciplinary designer and creative director, Ogo Okpue, has disclosed that A Song From The Dark, his first feature film, is part of a personal journey to push original storytelling and filmmaking from the African diaspora to wide global audiences. Okpue who described the film as “an homage to my heritage, […]
Benin Bronzes: The rape of Africa is still going on
Exasperated by the long period of time it is taking some western countries to return as promised more of the looted Benin Bronzes which are still kept in their museums, art galleries and private homes, some Nigerian artists, both at home and in the diaspora, last week reassessed the situation and arrived at the conclusion that the rape of Africa, especially in her artefacts, is still ongoing.
Ray Echebiri’s book documents Soludo’s banking consolidation
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and a host of other prominent personalities gathered Saturday, July 6, 2024 for the public presentation of a book written in honour of Anambra State Governor and Former Governor of the Central Bank, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo.
