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 […]