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Ex-APCON boss, Bel-Molokwu, out with a book

Ex-APCON boss, Bel-Molokwu, out with a book

The Advertising profession has received a boost with the entry in the book stands of a new title, “A Trilogy of Advertising –The Profession, the practice and philosophy”, authored by Dr. Josef Bel-Molokwu, former Registrar and Chief Executive of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON).

Akachi Adimora-Ezigbo, two others relive Fanny Coker’s memory

Akachi Adimora-Ezigbo, two others relive Fanny Coker’s memory

Three female African writers – Ros Martin (UK), Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo (Nigeria) and Vida Rawlins (St Kitts), in a creative unity, weaved a moving tale in a film in memory of Fanny (Fumnanya) Coker (1767-1820) titled “Daughters of Igbo woman” to mark her 250 birth anniversary and to commemorate the International Slavery Memorial Day.

Parading the beauty of Nigeria’s diverse cultures

Parading the beauty of Nigeria’s diverse cultures

It is wide, colourful, multi, diverse, regal, and rustic. For the commentator who ran the closing ceremony commentaries, “the dances are vigorous and rigorous”. Those are the sum descriptions of the cultures of the people of Nigeria as showcased, exhibited, and paraded at the 2017 NAFEST hosted by Kaduna State Government.

Art is a huge part of who we are at Access Bank —Amaechi  Okobi

Art is a huge part of who we are at Access Bank —Amaechi Okobi

Amaechi Okobi, Group Head, Corporate Communications, Access Bank Plc, is a man of many parts. His knowledge of art runs deep. In this interview with OSA AMADI, he lets us in on the aesthetically rich art gallery of Access Bank, shares his passion for art generally, and expresses his confidence in the prosperous future of Nigerian art. Enjoy the tour: