Colours, culture on display as Victoria Island carnival lights up Lagos
By Prisca Sam-Duru & Onyeka Ezike Victoria Island Lagos’ daily activities, usually marked by deafening sounds from corporate engines, horrific traffic and noise from several commercial activities are being replaced by a different kind of vibe – entertainment. This is as Downtown Promotions lights up the streets of Victoria Island with its unveiling of the maiden […]
Obasanjo, Garvey pick Badagry as Africa Slave Trade Museum centre
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and the leader of the Diasporan delegation to motherland Africa, Dr Julius Garvey have both agreed to have Badagry in Lagos State, as location for the world Africa Slave Trade Museum.
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.
When Obaseki unveiled 2023 Edo State Int’l Film Festival
On October 15, 2023, at Eko Hotels, Lagos, the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, formally unveiled the Edo State International Film Festival for 2023.
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.
