Recent arts, culture and literary events in the country are eloquent proof of the great impact the sector could have on the economy if only artists and stakeholders are given maximum support.

It is not always that we find a work of literary art being used to dispassionately dissect contemporary economic and social issues the way Dr. Abraham Nwankwo has done, using his book, Through The Storm .

The absence of peace the world over has led to many terrific acts that had affected human beings. Peace is very important because if there is violence people can die…and no one would like to loose their lives and loose their loved ones!if there is peace the world will be a much better place to live and there will be development in all areas.

Women numbering close to 50, exhibited one form of art and craft or the other at the maiden edition of the annual Association for the Advancement of Women in Culture, AA-WIC’S Public Lecture and exhibition held penultimate Wednesday.

Music is the greatest creation of man, which touches the soul and also helps man to sympathetically manifest unspoken desire and humanity in him. In fact, music can best be described as wonderful force that is capable of bonding people together and instituting international brotherhood, love as well as peace. But, one issue that has been bordering the minds of many, especially music teachers/lovers is the scarcity of literature on popular music studies.

The relegation of the study of History as a subject to the background portends great danger for the country especially, the younger ones. How will they get to know their past in order to plan for the future? According to curator Ziggi Golding,”Documenting and archiving culture is the key to understanding origins and thus developing a sense of identity”.

From the era of the 31 Ogisos to the reign of the current Monarch, the 40th, Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare N’Ogidgan 11, who had a historic and majestic ascent of the throne of his ancestors on Thursday, October 20, 2016, the Palace of the Benin Monarch, Eguae Oba N’Edo Ore Nokhua has remained a fortress, impregnable, Osa N’Ugiabi as revered as the exalted throne itself, and as majestic in splendor as the wise one,

Am thinking that writing is a calling and I don’t think it is meant for everybody, because if somebody is not inspired, he cannot write

“Beneath the Skin” is interesting because it helps us as Africans, have a conversation on how we see ourselves. Even as Africans, we say negative things about ourselves but I do appreciate the potentials of Africans, the giant strides they make in every field. However, I’m bothered about the things that limit us especially due to the fact that they are generated within.” Those were the words of the Director, Ake Arts and Book Festival, Lola Shoneyin during a press briefing announcing the 2016 edition of the Ake Arts and Book Festival.

The Wheatbaker’s choice of a visual art exhibition for such celebration is worthy of commendation