NPL: How three authors turned pain, history and faith into poetry
By Prisca Sam-Duru The 2026 edition of the Nigeria Prize for Literature nears its climax parading three poets, three different obsessions, but one common urgency — to hold a mirror to Nigeria. James Ngwu Eze writes against fear and silence. Tares Oburumu interrogates the colonial name we still bear. Ogaga Ifowodo asks a disturbingly simple […]
Akinpelu set to release two Christian drama series
A United Kingdom-based Nigerian cleric, Reverend Wisdom Akinpelu has announced plans to release two Christian drama series in Nigeria by October 2024.
Okwuosa’s Black Figures, Black Masks in symbolic styles
After five years exploring the beauty of black figures on canvas, Tobenna Okwuosa seemed to have a fresh visual definition for figurative expressions.
Reflecting on exhibition in honour of Nsikak Essien
The Nsikak Essien Foundation for Creative Arts has reflected on the recently concluded retrospective exhibition titled “The Infinity Project: A Retrospective Exhibition in Honour of Nsikak Essien,” curated by Mmenim Essien and Patrick Odimnfe, which honoured the life and works of the renowned artist, Nsikak Okon Essien.
British Council premieres Ralia’s Secret, The Tragic Split
From the stable of Oza Media and Grand Redemption Pictures, come two insightful films from two visionary filmmakers, Faustina Okomayin and Samuel O. Olateru.
MOWAA gets $3 million Mellon Foundation grant
In a bid to help transform arts management, conservation, and education in West Africa, the Mellon Foundation, a renowned patron of arts and culture across the globe, has awarded a $3 million grant to the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), located in Benin City, Nigeria.
