The Arts

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 […]
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Verified Creative House promotes tourism with student beach festival

In the bid to boost tourism and provide an opportunity for students to unwind, display their talent and network among themselves, Verified Creative House and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Lagos Chapter have concluded plans to organise a beach party for tertiary students in Lagos.

Timeless Memories art exhibition holds

The 6th edition of the Timeless Memories Exhibition, titled “Elastic Effects of Wole Soyinka ‘The Man who didn’t Die in the face of Tyranny,'” is set to captivate and educate audiences as it delves into the profound prison experience of the renowned Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka.

Social responsibility and sustainable development

The culture of making corporate bodies like national and transnational organisations to be socially responsible to their immediate environment and various publics has gained prominence since the late 20th Century.

Unveiling Adesida’s Dance of Shadows

From the opening lines to this captivating collection of poems, “The Dance of Shadows”, prolific poet, Adetiloye Adesida, takes the reader on a literary journey to where he calls, “a realm where words weave their spell”.

Masterpieces @ 2023 Sogal Art Auction

One of the most consistent outlets of secondary art market in Nigeria, Sogal Art Auction, is set for its 2023 edition with list of masterpieces and timeless artworks.

My first book sold over 500,000 copies – Godstime

A creative writer, an inventor and CEO of Pen-Digital Nigeria Publishers, Benin City, Assin Godstime’s works have appeared on the official reading lists of schools in Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Lagos states. He is also the publisher of Urhobo Current Affairs.

Exhibitions, books and more at LABAF 2023

Lovers of books, art, and culture will be enjoying an array of inspiring events at the 25th edition of the annual Lagos Book & Art Festival, LABAF. Holding from Monday November 13 to 19, 2023 at Freedom Park, Campbell Street Lagos, and virtually, the festival has ‘THE RESET: History and the Darkling Plain’, as the theme for this year’s festival.

Edo gains stakeholders’ support for heritage policy

Diverse stakeholders from various sectors united at the Ogba Zoological Garden during the recent celebration of World Tourism Day (WTD) 2023, to participate in the Stakeholder Validation Workshop for the Edo State Heritage Protection and Promotion Policy Draft.

Book mirrors youth’s quest for stardom  

AH Mohammed’s “I Was a Teen Rock Star” is the incredible story of a grossly misunderstood youngster who strives to realize his dream despite disheartening socio-psychological challenges.

We use culture to showcase art – Julius Iyoghiojie, gallerist

The Managing Director and Chief executive Officer of LVI Art Gallery & Cultural Nexus, Mr. Julius Oziengbe Iyoghiojie, has said that in the forthcoming 2023 Edo State Festival of Arts and Culture, EDOFEST, culture will be used to showcase art.

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