The Arts

Cortisol: Dabo’s art prescription for healing

Cortisol: Dabo’s art prescription for healing

The artist whose artistic journey is inspired by a tradition enriched with memories of art, love for people, and communal existence, notes that his work focuses on spotlighting the unseen aspects of Africa's history, cultural heritage, and identity.
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Grace Ibironke Ojo: from media practice to creative clothes design

Grace Ibironke Ojo: from media practice to creative clothes design

Grace Ibironke Ojo came to the 2017 AFAC Expo with multiple talents and skills. A graduate of political science from Bayero University, Kano, and a master’s degree holder in Public Policy and Administration, she worked with the marketing department of Leadership newspaper for 8 years before she left to concentrate on her clothesline: Grazee Stiches and her private advertising Agency, Gramatino Nigeria Limited.

THE SPHERE: An art piece that survived September 11

THE SPHERE: An art piece that survived September 11

It symbolizes the power good has over the evil. It is an eloquent testimony that no matter how hard global terrorism, dictatorship, marginalization, and hatred may try, they cannot conquer the harmless humanity.

AFAC 2017: I am impressed by the creativity of our people — Lai Mohammed

AFAC 2017: I am impressed by the creativity of our people — Lai Mohammed

The Honourable Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has awarded high marks to Nigerians for their creativity. The high marks came at the on-going African Arts & Craft exhibition on Friday, after the minister toured the AFAC pavilion in the company of Mrs. Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, head of Service of the Federation; Mrs. Grace Isu-Igekpe, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information & Culture, and other dignitaries.

Ogun celebrates Day at AFAC 2017

Ogun celebrates Day at AFAC 2017

Ogun State, on Wednesday September 6, took the first shot among the states scheduled to take a day each to celebrate their states with arts and cultural performances at the on-going African Arts and Crafts Expo 2017 taking place at the Abuja Arts & Craft Village.