The Arts

Beyond illumination, Oghenovize explores many shades of light in Elo

Beyond illumination, Oghenovize explores many shades of light in Elo

By Osa Mbonu-Amadi In his new work, “Elo: The Light We Carry,” contemporary artist, Oghenovize Solomon Okeh interrogates the vicissitudes of life through compelling visual stories, embedded with diverse thematic concerns and socio-cultural realities. Oghenovize’s Elo has two major subtitles: Elo I and Elo II. Each piece addresses the same subject matter from a different […]
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Movie production firm strategises to globally amplify African stories

Movie production firm strategises to globally amplify African stories

In a strategic move designed to empower young creative entrepreneurs and independent producers across Africa by giving their stories global visibility, Trino Motion Pictures on Tuesday, announced the establishment of its Content Acquisition and Sales Division.

Advisory Board unveils finalists of The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2025

Advisory Board unveils finalists of The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2025

 By Prisca Sam-Duru After a process of adjudication described by the chairman of the Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature, Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, “as intense, rigorous and meticulous”, three authors were during the week, unveiled as finalists for this year’s edition of the prize. Making the shortlist of three, Sanya by Oyin Olugbile, […]

Enduring Legacies: The man who collected 30,000 pieces of artworks!

Enduring Legacies: The man who collected 30,000 pieces of artworks!

His name is Andrew Ine, CEO and Founder of Krabhouse Gallery. One question begs to be asked: Why hasn’t Mr. Ine, an Itshekiri man, been recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the individual with the largest collection of artworks in the world?

Irinke Rindo: Nigerian art exhibition opens in Chicago

Irinke Rindo: Nigerian art exhibition opens in Chicago

The much-anticipated exhibition Irinke Rindo, showcasing recent paintings by two leading Nigerian artists, Dr. Bolaji Ogunwo and Segun Aiyesan, will opened 30th August 2025 at the Faie Afrikanart Gallery. The exhibition runs through 20th September 2025.

Irinke Rindo: A Nigerian art exhibition opening soon in Chicago

Irinke Rindo: A Nigerian art exhibition opening soon in Chicago

The much-anticipated exhibition Irinke Rindo, showcasing recent paintings by two leading Nigerian artists, Dr. Bolaji Ogunwo and Segun Aiyesan, will open on 30th August 2025 at the Faie Afrikanart Gallery. The exhibition runs through 20th September 2025.

Van Gogh Museum faces closure over funding

Van Gogh Museum faces closure over funding

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam warned Wednesday that it faced closure without more state funding, saying a 104-million-euro ($120 million) renovation was vital to protect its masterpieces.

Celebration of identity, nationhood in My Father’s Shadow film

Celebration of identity, nationhood in My Father’s Shadow film

A new feature film, “My Father’s Shadow” billed to hit the cinemas this September, celebrates memory, identity, fatherhood, and nationhood, reaffirming Nigeria’s creative power and inspiring investment in culturally authentic storytelling.