By Chukwuma Ajakah Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous African nation, “Return to Mangruvia” by Nigerian author, Bruno Liman, is a gripping novella that weaves a complex tale of power tussle, resilience, and transformation. “Return to Mangruvia” is the riveting account of the monarchical nation of Mangruvia, which represents a typical African country facing […]

By Chukwuma Ajakah Renowned artist, Chief Nike Davis-Okundaye has gifted the Federal University, Lokoja, FUL, a cutting-edge art gallery and institute, further cementing her legacy of empowering communities. Nike Okundaye, popularly known as “Mama Nike,” has a track record of promoting artists and empowering rural communities through art galleries, exhibitions, cottage weaving workshops, and crafts […]

By Onyeka Ezike Over the years, Ecobank, the Pan-African Bank, has created an enabling environment for the creative sector. The bank has boosted the creative industry, creating a platform for young emerging artists to showcase their artwork through the annual +234 Arts Fair. The third edition of the +234 Arts Fair is curated by SOTO […]

By Japhet Davidson There was a time in Lagos when musicians did not just perform — they held court. Icons like King Sunny Adé, Oliver De Coque, Dr. Victor Olaiya, Bobby Benson, Lagbaja, and Fela Kuti built their own venues — cultural fortresses where sound, society and identity converged. They were not merely artists; they […]

Fine art photographer, Samson Oriyomi Yusuf, is currently participating in the “35th Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality,” an international group exhibition organised by Circular Art-space in Bristol, United Kingdom. Hosted by Circular Art-space, Bristol, the exhibition opened on February 26, 2026, and will remain accessible to the public until March 22, 2026. The exhibition […]

The Lagos Gallery Weekend (LGW) has announced the 3rd edition of its citywide celebration of contemporary art, spotlighting the creative and cultural energy of Lagos.

By Ebikabowei Kedikumo Today, we lift our hearts and voices in celebration of an extraordinary man whose life reads like a finely crafted novel and whose pen has become a blazing torch for his people. Happy birthday, Dr Ekanpou Enewaridideke – son of the creeks, conscience of the Niger Delta, and fearless custodian of Ijaw […]

Nigeria is rapidly cementing its reputation as a creative hub for young talents, bolstered by the growing influence of edtech companies such as Learnstar, an online education platform offering a curriculum uniquely tailored to Africa’s needs.

Benson’s influence now extends beyond the screen. As a mentor and a technical consultant for the newly established NLNG-sponsored Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts

Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos on Monday, February 16, 2026, held the first part of the final rites to celebrate the impactful life and enduring legacy of late Very Rev. Msgr. Philip Adesina Hoteyin