Ayetoro, the Sinking Sanctuary
By Chris O. Okunnuwa Ayetoro began as a town of woodholding itself above the water,a sanctuary raised to catch twin-birthsbefore the oro cult could drown them. My father taught the alphabets there.Now the letters are underwater.A blackboard leans in brineDesks, driven out of their rows.A window opens onto fish. Twelve times, armed men came for […]
Exploring culture, identity in Akeem Adedeji’s art collection
Akeem uses a variety of materials and patterns for remodeling the surface, shape, and motif to stage personal encounters as well as objectified tactile experiences.
Unsilenced, Unstoppable: African women reclaim power, Identity at historic UK summit
By Prisca Sam-Duru, Croydon London Women are indeed a rare and divine species. The aura exuded by leaders like Bell Ribeiro-Addy, MP for Clapham and Brixton Hill, Her Royal Highness from Nigeria, African UK beauty queens, entrepreneurs, journalists, and cross-industry executives at the Hilton London Croydon last weekend was nothing short of blissful. Gathering from […]
Music, traditional dances take centre stage at Korea’s 2026 Poongryu Festival
By Prisca Sam-Duru The growing cultural relationship between Nigeria and the Republic of Korea received an impressive boost at the 2026 Poongryu Festival, which brought together music, dance, traditional performance and cultural enthusiasts in Lagos. The event attracted a large number of young Nigerians who have developed an unflinching interest in Korean culture, music and […]
Moral burden of indolence in Hammed Bello’s No Food for Lazy Man
No Food for Lazy Man draws attention to often neglected phenomena in present day daily living with each frame conveying a series of messages that visitors will find relatable as they resonate with dominant societal beliefs and real life experiences.
Darlington Raymond and the keepers promenade BAFA art exhibition
The artist’ gradual evolution from crayons to centering oils accompanies a noticeable elevation in sensibilities
