The Arts

NLNG announces Inaugural longlist for Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts

NLNG announces Inaugural longlist for Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts

By Prisca Sam-Duru The Advisory Board of the newly established The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts (NPCA), has announced the first-ever nominees for the prize. From 98 submissions, 11 documentary entries have advanced in the inaugural edition of the US$20,000 Prize. Sponsored by NLNG, the newly introduced Prize is open to Nigerian creatives aged 18 […]
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Kuje agog as Egbira Community celebrates coronation of Ohi-Egbira

Kuje agog as Egbira Community celebrates coronation of Ohi-Egbira

Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, came alive with color and culture on Saturday, July 5, 2025, as the Egbira community held a grand coronation ceremony for their traditional leader, the Ohi-Egbira of Kuje, Alhaji Abubakar Gambo Ibrahim.

Global Cluster celebrates first anniversary

Global Cluster celebrates first anniversary

By Onyeka Ezike It was an evening filled with vibrant and spirited music as Global Clusters, a platform for entrepreneurs, technocrats, and visionaries collaborating for development and prosperity, recently celebrated its first anniversary. The theme of the event was titled “Rooted, Rising, and Relevant.” The celebration was held at the Segosh Hotel, Egbeda, Lagos. Global […]

King Idikisime-Olunwa honoured by Ijaw nation for visionary leadership, national impact

King Idikisime-Olunwa honoured by Ijaw nation for visionary leadership, national impact

In a landmark moment of cultural pride and national recognition, His Grace, King (Adm.) Goddy Idaminabo Idikisime-Olunwa, JP, CON, the esteemed Amanyanabo of Kala-Ogoloma Kingdom, was today honoured by the Ijaw Nation for his exemplary leadership and enduring contributions to national development. The Ijaw National Congress (INC), the apex socio-cultural body of the Ijaw people, […]

Aromolaran unveils new book at 60th birthday celebration

Aromolaran unveils new book at 60th birthday celebration

Saturday June 21, will remain a memorable day for Prince Adeniyi Nehemiah Aromolaran, the Executive Director of Enterprise Services at the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC), as he unveiled his new book to mark his 60th birthday.

Delta State Creative & Entertainment Summit 2.0 set to light up Asaba this July

Delta State Creative & Entertainment Summit 2.0 set to light up Asaba this July

By Ayo Onikoyi The Delta State Government, through the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Entertainment, has announced the second edition of the Delta State Creative & Entertainment Summit. Following a successful maiden edition last year at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, this year’s summit promises a larger and more dynamic gathering […]

When Cartoonists celebrated Jegede @ 80 with Art exhibition

When Cartoonists celebrated Jegede @ 80 with Art exhibition

Saturday, June 21, 2025, was a remarkable day for both the Cartoon Association of Nigeria, CARTAN, and the art icon, Emeritus Professor Dele Jegede, who turned 80 on April 19. On this day, CARTAN opened an art exhibition in honour of Prof. Dele Jegede’s 80th birthday. The exhibition, titled “A Life Well Drawn,” ran until June 28.

Sijuwade memorial debate finale at King’s College Lagos

Sijuwade memorial debate finale at King’s College Lagos

By Prisca Sam-Duru Activities marking the 10th anniversary of the late Ooni of Ile-Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, continued during the week, with the grand finale of the Inter-State Inter-School debate. The Three-State Inter-School debate was part of a series of cultural, intellectual, and commemorative events marking the 10th anniversary of the passing […]

WSICE 2025 returns with youth leadership and postcolonial expression

WSICE 2025 returns with youth leadership and postcolonial expression

Continuing its legacy as a powerful platform for cultural dialogue, artistic innovation, and intellectual engagement inspired by the enduring influence of Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE) returns for its 16th edition this July.

Boat trip to Tarkwa Bay in search of 5 visual artists

Boat trip to Tarkwa Bay in search of 5 visual artists

After being upbraided by netizens for crossing the legendary River Nun to Bumoundi on a rustic fisherman’s boat without a lifejacket in 2019 to cover the burial of renowned poet Gabriel Okara, I was hesitant to cross another large body of water on a rickety boat to Tarkwa Bay to interview five visual artists who had been on that man-made island for a two-week art residency.

Implications of the Netherlands’ return of 119 Benin Bronzes

Implications of the Netherlands’ return of 119 Benin Bronzes

As we all know by now, the Netherlands has officially returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking the largest single repatriation of these historic artefacts since they were looted over 120 years ago during the British colonial invasion of the Benin Kingdom in 1897.