Moral burden of indolence in Hammed Bello’s No Food for Lazy Man
No Food for Lazy Man draws attention to often neglected phenomena in present day daily living with each frame conveying a series of messages that visitors will find relatable as they resonate with dominant societal beliefs and real life experiences.
Fragments to Wholeness: Therapy in colour and form
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts Editor Olubunmi Elizabeth Ebisemiju, the Nigerian-born, UK-based visual artist behind Elinth Arts, has made a name for herself in contemporary art by weaving her real life experiences of abuse, motherhood, relocation, and emotional trauma into stunning abstract and digital drawings. Born in June 1995, Ebisemiju’s journey from unisex fashion designer, under […]
Entries for Nigeria Prizes 2026 open with focus on AI, poetry, documentary filmmaking
By Prisca Sam-DuruThe Nigeria Prizes competition officially kicked off on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with Call for Entries for the 2026 cycle.This year’s edition focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation; Poetry for The Nigeria Prize for Literature; and Documentary Filmmaking for the newly […]
Tribute to Legacy: Celebrating the Art of Nike Davies-Okundaye
The vibrant city of Miami played host to the celebration of art and legacy as renowned Nigerian artist, art promoter, and founder of the famous Nike Arts Gallery, Chief (Mrs) Nike Davies-Okundaye,, took center stage at Ko Art Space, a popular Miami-based gallery.
New report documents cultural and creative realities of Nigeria’s comic book industry
The Bookause 2025 Annual Nigerian Comic Industry Report (AKA The Bookause Report) has been released for public access
NLNG empowers over 180 journalists at #NLNGChangeYourStory Workshop
The NLNG has reinforced its commitment to strengthening stakeholder capability and advancing professionalism within Nigeria’s media space
Guardians of Legacy: How Nigeria’s Art Collectors Are Reframing Preservation
In Lagos, a gathering of minds recently underscored a truth too often overlooked: art is not merely acquired, it is safeguarded
‘Recycling Matters II’ brings trash to treasure @ Alexis Galleries
Lagos art lovers have plenty to anticipate as “Recycling Matters II” gears up to open at Alexis Galleries on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Nigerian visual artist crowned QIAF overall winner
Nigeria’s visual artist, Chigozie Stephen Osuchukwu, has made a striking impression on the global art scene, emerging as the overall winner of the 2025 Qatar International Art Fair competition’s live painting event, where over 500 talented artists from 70 countries showcased their skills from December 7-12, 2025.
Mara Mania exhibition spotlights evolution of Lagos street dance culture
Running from November 29 to December 20 at Alliance Française in Ikoyi, the multi-sensory showcase traces Mara’s journey from raw dance moves to a global sound
Art meets media legacy at ‘Uncle Sam Exhibition’
From every visual sense, the Uncle Sam Art Exhibition is a unique show that not only flaunts colourful masterpieces
