NLNG announces Inaugural longlist for Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts
By Prisca Sam-Duru The Advisory Board of the newly established The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts (NPCA), has announced the first-ever nominees for the prize. From 98 submissions, 11 documentary entries have advanced in the inaugural edition of the US$20,000 Prize. Sponsored by NLNG, the newly introduced Prize is open to Nigerian creatives aged 18 […]
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.
