Smile Studies: Uncovering the social mask behind that facial curve
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Nigerian visual artist and curator, Adeola Ayoyinka Erinfolami investigates embodied emotions in a new series aptly titled, “Smile Studies.” As the broad title suggests, Smile Studies anchors on the various shapes of the mouth accompanying a smile. This collection demonstrates Adeola’s interest in turning fashion and textile materials into documentations. Each piece […]
“The Herd” mirrors society through critical lens
The release of the star-studded movie, ‘The Herd’ in the cinemas last week, confirmed that the whole exercise wasn’t just another great movie release but a project that has made a cinematic statement in the Nigerian film industry.
Ebong Ekwere set to exhibit ‘Moment of Mood’
Renowned Nigerian sculptor, Ebong Ekwere, is set to make his long-awaited solo exhibition debut with the theme “Moments and Moods.” The two-week event will showcase his finest creative expressions spanning decades of artistry.
From the Sahel, poetry lights up Geneva Peace Week 2025
Geneva, Switzerland, held the world together in peace. In a world wrestling with displacement, conflict, and loss, poetry found its voice and its audience at Geneva Peace Week 2025.
Felabration UK: When Art Birthed in Kalakuta Meets a City Shaped by William Wilberforce
Hull city in North England came alive on October 18, 2025, with Felabration, as Afrobeat filled the air in Hull, proving that history, when reclaimed, can entertain.
Five questions for Curator FÁGBÈMÍ Ọ̀ṢÌNÚGÀ
In this insightful interview, Arts Editor Osa Mbonu-Amadi sits down with FÁGBÈMÍ Ọ̀ṢÌNÚGÀ, the visionary curator behind “The Underground Spiritual Game” exhibition, a compelling tribute to the legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti.
Fela Kuti: Celebrating Abami Eda with Afrobeat Rebellion exhibition
It was celebration galore on Sunday, October 12, 2025, as the much-anticipated exhibition chronicling the life and music career of late Afrobeat king Fela Kuti opened at the Ecobank Pan African Centre, Lagos.
Edu Muyyassir: From visa denial to writing book on resilience
By Onyeka Ezike At just 17 years old, Edu Muyyassir, a freshman at Pan Atlantic University, Lagos State, studying Information Science and Media Studies, has turned his personal struggles and adversity into a powerful message of hope, grit, and resilience. His first published book titled “The comeback code,” is a compelling guide on resilience and […]
FCA Lagos: Exploring the cultural and creative industries of Africa
It was a gathering of over 1,000 participants from across Africa and Europe as the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy and the Lagos State government, organized the second edition of Forum Creation Africa with the theme “Cultural and Creative Industry Forum,” a platform dedicated to exploring the cultural and creative industries of the African continent and its diasporas. The event was held recently at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.
Shogbade’s ‘Whispers of the Tide’ and African spirituality
Abayomi Shogbade’s photographic art is mainly an engagement with African spirituality, cultural memory, and identity.
Barber, Heyman @ 11th Sogal auction of modern, contemporary masters
For its uniqueness in the history of Sogal art auction, the 2025 edition tagged has lineup of artists across generations and geographical areas.
