Nigerian group plays ‘ZIK’, ‘OBEY’ live at London Shaw Theatre
By Prisca Sam-Duru The highly anticipated London staging of ZIK and OBEY, two landmark theatrical productions celebrating the lives, legacies, and enduring impact of some of Nigeria’s most influential historical and cultural icons, have been scheduled for August 2026. The productions taking place courtesy of Lebara Nigeria and the Duke of Shomolu Foundation will be staged on […]
Ohams marks 60th birthday with art exhibition
Frontline humorist and cartoon editor of The Sun newspapers, Albert Ohams, will celebrate his 60th birthday with an art exhibition titled Mastery and Milestones.
FREEE Art Residency for young artists reclaims culture through waste
In line with efforts geared towards recycling for a green economy and sustainable environment, a five-week eco-art residency hosted by Nigeria’s leading recycling firm brings sustainability and heritage into creative dialogue.
My work examines how digital platforms either reinforce or disrupt literary hierarchies – Pelumi Folajimi
Pelumi Folajimi, a Lecturer at the Department of Dramatic Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, is a creative writer and scholar
The Children’s Art Gallery partners with FAAN to showcase young Nigerian talent at MMIA
By Onyeka Ezike The Children’s Art Gallery, a platform dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and showcasing children’s creativity, recently partnered with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to promote Nigerian art through its first large-scale exhibition at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The exhibition featured 35 vibrant works from emerging young talents including Zizah […]
NGA receives inventory of National Art collections
In a bid to ensure the digitalization of art collections and provide easy access to the art inventory, the National Arts Gallery recently received the inventory of national art collections from across the country.
Nigerian artists in the diaspora redefining global landscape
Nigerian artists in the Diaspora have profoundly shaped global arts and literature by infusing Nigerian cultural perspectives with unique, compelling narratives.
The Secret Revolt Within: A Feminist Manifesto in The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives
Lola Shoneyin’s The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives is no ordinary domestic novel. What initially presents itself as a humorous peek into a polygamous Nigerian household quickly unfurls into a nuanced, unsparing feminist manifesto.
Don Crucifixto, Johnny Drille, other African stars entertain at The Last Rodeo’s opening
By Prisca Sam-Duru With what has been described as not just a concert but, a revolution of identity, storytelling, and social change, Balmoral Hall, Victoria Island, will transform into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This is as The Last Rodeo: The Final Ride of the Black Cowboys, presented by Don Crucifixto, takes center stage in a spectacular […]
Summer Camp: National theatre auditions children in talent hunt programme
With the view to helping young people ignite their imagination through storytelling and theatre activities, the National Theatre in collaboration with Proud African Roots, held auditions for children.
Artist’s resilience resonates at LIMCAF Lagos region exhibition
By Japhet Davidson The venue was the Thought Pyramid Art Center, Ikoyi, Lagos and the event was the Lagos zone exhibition of the 2025 Life in My City Art Festival (LIMCAF), an annual celebration of creativity. The exhibition with the theme, “Can We Breathe” which was well attended was declared open on Friday 1st by […]
