Portraits Beyond the Face: Ayomide’s unraveling of the complexities of human identity on canvas
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Interdisciplinary Nigerian artist Ayomide Daniel investigates the man behind the mask in a collection featuring three artworks. Using masked images to narrate his visual construct, Ayomide demonstrates that most people hide their real identity while presenting a false self to the public. Through each piece in the series, the artist reveals that […]
Chika Idu projects lifestyle of destitute in water communities with ‘Into the Deep’
By Gabriel Olawale A renowned multidisciplinary artist, Chika Idu is out to mesmerize the visual art landscape with the dynamic compositions of his creative artworks, which respond directly to the livelihood of destitute water communities in southern Nigeria. A Lagos-based professional painter and passionate lover of children and a safe environment is set to take […]
Kelani’s ‘Cordelia’ for screening @New York African Film Festival
The latest work from the stable of veteran filmmaker and culture advocate, Tunde Kelani, has been selected for screening at the 30th New York African Film Festival.
Celebrating Louis Odion @ 50
In a rare collection of tributes titled, “On the Road to 50: A Collection of Inside Stories”, friends of media connoisseur Louis Odion, commemorate his 50th birthday with incisive essays, exploring his unique character.
Metaphors of life in Oceans in Your Lungs
Beginning from its sublime title, “Oceans in Your Lungs” to the last poem, “Moving Train”, Zainab Omotayo Raji’s new collection of poems features emotive images through which the poet mirrors life from divergent perspectives.
The role of functional book policy in Africa
It’s another interesting period in the book industry as the 22nd Nigeria International Book Fair, NIBF, holds from Wednesday, May 10th to Saturday, May 13th, 2023.
