The Arts

The transformative power of Omolade’s Molete Light Trails

The transformative power of Omolade’s Molete Light Trails

In this body of work, Omolade photographs the ever busy Ibadan suburb at eventide, using light trails as patterns to depict vehicular movements, commuters' dispositions, and intersections. The resulting portrait unveils a city that is steadily on the move and never static.
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Peak Choco excites kids with fun-filled independence fiesta

Peak Choco excites kids with fun-filled independence fiesta

THE 60th anniversary celebration of Peak has in so many ways, brought smiles on the faces of many Nigerian children. It began with the Peak Art and Craft competition tagged, “Vision Nigeria Art Challenge” held for schools in which over 62 schools were in attendance. Since then, winners have also emerged in its Peak Reach for Million Promo.

Zainab’s PFFD expresses hope for the disabled

Zainab’s PFFD expresses hope for the disabled

By Prince Okafor In our contemporary world, many live their lives discovering certain avenues to sustainable happiness, while so many others, in many situations, go down with complexities, knowing not how to live a fulfilling life and make a meaning out their existence. However, noticing that there are situations in life which are totally by […]

Igi Araba, Yusuf Grillo’s unique solo opens in Lagos

Igi Araba, Yusuf Grillo’s unique solo opens in Lagos

Visual art lovers in and around Lagos will be treated to what can be described as the mother of all exhibitions as Arthouse- The Space, is set to showcase the big masquerade, renowned visual artist, teacher, Prof Yusuf Grillo in a solo exhibition entitled Igi Araba.

Crime caper, Gbomo Gbomo Express hits Cinemas

Crime caper, Gbomo Gbomo Express hits Cinemas

In an era, where the values and norms of the average Nigerian has been thrown into the dustbin and ill gotten wealth is celebrated with award of titles, the urge for people to make it at all cost has forced many into all sorts of crime.

Eko Akete  to reposition creative industry

Eko Akete to reposition creative industry

IN its bid at repositioning the Creative Industry in the Nigerian Economy, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce,LCCI in partnership with the CORA Arts & Cultural Foundation (aka Committee for Relevant Art, CORA— organisers of the yearly Lagos Books and Arts Festival, LABAF), is set to organize what it tagged “EKO AKETE: Lagos Creative Industry Fair, LCIF 2015.

Again, Nigeria’s poor knowledge  of English manifests

Again, Nigeria’s poor knowledge of English manifests

AS it was in 2004 and 2009 when no winner emerged for the Nigeria Prize for Literature, in the prose and poetry respectively, so it was last Friday, when sponsors of the Prize; Nigeria LNG, declared no winner for this year’s competition. At the Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, venue for the world press conference where the announcement was made, the mood of guests who waited in great expectation for who would be crowned as the next laureate in children’s literature, turned sour when no winner emerged.