Award-winning Nigerian play Esther’s Revenge returns to UK for summer tour
Ogunbiyi laments poor reading culture in Nigeria
Kabaka Opara’s contributions to Nigerian music
Why LagosPhoto festival won’t hold
CBA kids reviving reading culture
I find solace in power of notes, words, sound – Oummee
Balogun, Nurudeen show @ Q Gallery
MCAA set for her 6th miniature Art exhibition
Ugbine shows ‘Moments of the Soul’ @ O’DA Art Gallery
Dr Onu’s book not just about financial corruption – Egwu
Generation of mad people
Fadipe’s solutions to the problems of Nigeria maritime

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Documenting human experiences @ Alexis Galleries
Recently, Alexies Galleries hosted a private viewing of a group exhibition titled ‘Persons and Identities’ by Richard Adusu, Victorien Bazo, Romaric Bidias, Alex Peter Idoko, William Tagne Njepe, Olamide Ogunade, Daniel Sowemimo and Marcel Tchopwe.
My theatre workshop offers therapeutic experience – Ohia
With over 15 years of trailblazing experience in the dynamic world of performing arts, Jennifer Ohia stands as one of Nigeria’s seasoned artistes to beat.
MC Awilo holds ‘Comedy Travel’ on Easter Sunday
Popular Benin based stand-Up comedian, Jerry Ochonogor, fondly known as MC AWILO, is set to unleash the second edition of his ‘Comedy Travel’ in the ancient city of Benin (now modern City) on Easter Sunday at the Sir Victor Uwaifo’s Creative Hub on Airport Road in Benin City.
Balancing Perfect: Duality of temptation, beauty in colors by Oluwatobi Ogundunsin
It was 2016, Ibadan. Oluwatobi Ogundunsin was learning a Nikon at unusual angles no different from a paintbrush.
Embracing Imperfection: A journey of beauty redefined
Childhood struggles can often break down an individual or cause lifelong regrets and setbacks, but not in the case of an Abuja-based designer, Amenawon Monica Okoh, whose childhood experiences helped shape her revolutionary research centered around the concept of “beautiful imperfections.”
Arin: Ekiti man redesigns game
Driven by the desire to preserve Nigeria’s tangible heritage, especially those facing extinction, Ekiti state-born Product Concept Creator and Developer, Mr Micheal Aderemi Agbetuyi has embarked on rebranding and standisation of Arin (Dioclea reflexa) game, a popular age-long game among the Yoruba people. His interest in developing the game started in 2017 while on a visit to his home place, Usi in Ekiti state.
I plan documenting Nigerian traditional arts, culture – Sanu
Bukola Sanu is an actress, dancer, singer, acting, and dance coach who has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry. In an interview, Sanu who is also a cultural producer, arts manager, and marketing communications expert, shares her experience as a multidisciplinary artiste.
Omodamwen’s fresh bronze captures contemporary sculpture
Breaking away from the tradition of repetitive style and technique, Kelly Omodamwen brings sculptures in fresh forms that challenge traditional bronze.
Thinking Labour and Lucky in the garden of Eden
By Ekanpou Enewaridideke GARDEN OF EDEN it is for us without defoliation. This is where we labour without label of libel and lacerations. It is still Garden of Eden without any dark deeds to demand demotion Garden of Eden guides and guards the couple against expulsion, yet Adam and Eve were expelled over their soiled […]
Vanguard names Otunba Runsewe Arts, Culture & Tourism Icon
The Director-General of National Council for Arts and Culture and President, World Craft Council (Africa Region) Otunba Olusegun Runsewe (OON), was on February 14, 2024, named the prestigious Vanguard Personality of the Year Arts, Culture & Tourism Icon.
OTUNBA SEGUN RUNSEWE: Arts, Culture & Tourism Icon
If there is any Nigerian alive today who is qualified to wear the crown of Nigeria’s Arts, Culture and Tourism Icon, that person is Otunba Olusegun Runsewe (OON). It would also be fitting to award him the title of Chief Priest of Nigeria’s Arts, Culture and Tourism, because he knows where the bodies are buried in those three inseparable sectors.
Literary Review: ‘HIM, HER & I’ by Opeyemi Akintunde — Love story that cuts close to home
Some novels entertain you. Others enter you. HIM, HER & I is one of those rare stories that quietly slips under your skin but with emotional precision
Anatomy of corruption in Nigeria: Britain planted it – Dr Onu
The book, “Anatomy of Crime of Corruption in Nigeria (Constitutional Framework as the Tap-root), Volume 1 and 2, authored by Dr. Onu John Onwe, turns out to be the first time a researcher and author has gone to the root cause of corruption, proffering solutions. Others have been treating the symptoms of corruption.
Kifaya’s book mirrors silent war between religion, modernism
‘Hajara The Hijabie’ is KifayahAjibade-Bakare’s new novel for children. Ajibade-Bakare, writer, and publisher of children’s books, proves in the book how passionate she is about assisting children overcome pressures that arise due to differences in culture and identity. With over five years of experience, she has written lots of books to inspire Muslim kids.
Chukwuemeka’s art blossoms with VillageOneArt
These are very interesting times for US-based Nigerian fine artist Chukwuemeka Anthony Chukwu, as his career experiences a boost with VillageOneArt, an International Agency now representing him globally.

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