Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
By Prisca Sam-Duru STOCKHOLM — Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. Carson, 76, was honoured “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature,” the Swedish Academy said on Thursday. The prize was announced […]
Empowering through art: Renowned artist gifts FUL legacy gallery, institute
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 […]
Championing inclusivity through +234 Arts Fair
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 […]
Holding court again: Alabule – Àdúgbò, and the Return of Live Music
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 […]
Samson Oriyomi Yusuf Participates in the ’35th Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality’
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 […]
LGW to celebrate cultural energy of Lagos arts
The Lagos Gallery Weekend (LGW) has announced the 3rd edition of its citywide celebration of contemporary art, spotlighting the creative and cultural energy of Lagos.
