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Olu Ajayi tasks in-coming govt to prioritize Art

Olu Ajayi tasks in-coming govt to prioritize Art

Olu Ajayi, is not a new name in the art circle, he is one of the few contemporary Nigerian artists, whose works adorn many galleries and museums and sort by many collectors. Since his graduation from the Auchi Polytechnic in 1984, and began work in 1986, he has been at the National Arts Theatre working as a full time artist.

Chimamanda… a befitting cap to a literary prodigy

Chimamanda… a befitting cap to a literary prodigy

When little Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was born to the family of James Nwoye Adichie in the university community of Nsukka, little did the parents know that she will grow to become one of the best writers in the land. But , today as fate will have it, the little child has become the most prominent of a “procession of critically acclaimed young anglophone authors that is succeeding in attracting a new generation of readers to African literature.

WAJO changing lives of youths with dance

WAJO changing lives of youths with dance

WAJO, a multi-faceted dance focused project in its desire to touch and enrich lives of dancers, dance lovers and enthusiasts from all people of the world is set to change the lives of the youths.

2015 Nig. Prize for Lit …Search for new laureate begins

2015 Nig. Prize for Lit …Search for new laureate begins

The search for a new laureate has begun as sponsor of The Nigeria Prize For Literature, Nigeria LNG Limited last week, handed over a total of one hundred and nine (109) entries which were submitted by Nigerian writers both within and outside the country for the 2015 Nigeria Prize for Literature.

2015 Nig. Prize for Lit…Search for new laureate begins

2015 Nig. Prize for Lit…Search for new laureate begins

The search for a new laureate has begun as sponsor of The Nigeria Prize For Literature, Nigeria LNG Limited last week, handed over a total of one hundred and nine (109) entries which were submitted by Nigerian writers both within and outside the country for the 2015 Nigeria Prize for Literature.

The minister’s economy of truth

The minister’s economy of truth

“The home of greed is the heart of hate. With callous manipulation he gives the dog a bad name so as to hang it for dinner”

Array of performances as National Troupe preaches unity in diversity

Array of performances as National Troupe preaches unity in diversity

For millions of theater starved enthusiasts in and around Lagos, the relative peace reigning in Nigeria as a result of the peaceful conduct of the presidential election and the great sacrifice made by President Goodluck in conceding defeat after he lost to the eventual winner, Gen. Buhari afforded them the opportunity to visit many event centres for relaxation.

Lagos Black Heritage Festival (LBHF) begins in grand style

Lagos Black Heritage Festival (LBHF) begins in grand style

Basking on the euphoria of change and successful conduct of the much talked 2015 general elections, the city of Lagos, the nations commercial nerve centre will witness a convergence of people and events as the 2015 Lagos Black Heritage Festival, LBHF officially opens on April 18.

Children Art Club, an equal Art engagement for children

Children Art Club, an equal Art engagement for children

In a monoeconomy country like Nigeria,the need to diversify so as to harness all other talents in other fields becomes necessary. This was why Adeniyi Olusegun established The Children Art Club in Abeokuta.The Children Art Club, an unequal Art engagement for the Nigeria child is moving forward with increase in participation.

Bom Boy has made a difference to my writing  – Yewande

Bom Boy has made a difference to my writing – Yewande

I can’t really say I regretted not winning the prize. Regret is too strong a word. I was disappointed for a few minutes after the announcement and then you move along. There are things I regret in life but when it comes to prizes, I don’t think it’s worthwhile spending much time regretting such things. In these matters, at a time when scarcity can seem the rule, I prefer subscribing to the notion that there is an abundance.