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Legends never die

Legends never die

Legends never die is the debut solo online and travelling exhibit of Olasukanmi Oyelusi. It is a body of work made up of thirteen pieces that delves deep into the profound exploration of the immortality of humans through their legacies which is particularly poignant in today’s rapidly changing world.

Olanipekun’s Fierce Woman, The Optimist as troves of African cultural identity

Olanipekun’s Fierce Woman, The Optimist as troves of African cultural identity

By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts Editor Gbolahan Olanipekun’s participation in Black History 365 art exhibition by OurHeritage UK, which took place in November 2024, was part of his broader engagement with themes of African identity, culture, and resilience. This exhibition included Olanipekun’s works that celebrate African culture and traditions while exploring universal themes of empowerment and […]

Insight on Elizabeth Samuel’s new book

Insight on Elizabeth Samuel’s new book

In her new book titled “Ask Before You Speak”, award-winning writer, public speaker and consultant, Elizabeth Samuel, highlights the right questions to ask after receiving a public speaking invitation.

Christmas is coming early, NIHOTOUR DG tells hospitality personnel 

Christmas is coming early, NIHOTOUR DG tells hospitality personnel 

… Offers free registration By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts Editor The Director General of National Institute of Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR, Dr Abisoye Fagade, has offered personnel of the industry free registration with the institute, implying it’s a Christmas gift that comes early and runs from December 1, 2024 to January 15, 2025. Dr Fagade unveiled […]

Future Face 2024: 2 winners to emerge as grand finale holds

Future Face 2024: 2 winners to emerge as grand finale holds

Osa Amadi Beth Model Management, Africa’s foremost modelling agency, has proudly announced the 15th anniversary edition of Future Face, the iconic model search competition dedicated to discovering Africa’s next top models. Following physical castings in ten African countries and thousands of digital applications from all over the world, the Future Face 2024 grand finale will […]

Mysticism of Ojo’s abstract expression

Mysticism of Ojo’s abstract expression

In the 21st century contemporary art environment, always loud in figurative and representational forms, particularly among artists of African origin, few have refused to be in that crowded scene.

SNA frowns at merging of performing, fine & applied arts

SNA frowns at merging of performing, fine & applied arts

The Chairman, Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA), Edo State chapter, Mr. Fred Aghedo, recently expressed displeasure with Nigerian primary and post primary education curriculum which merged Fine and Applied Arts with Performing Arts which he said is making it difficult for pupils and students who want to choose Fine and Applied Arts as a profession to understand the subject different from Performing Arts.

How US rescued my linguistic talent – Prof Igbineweka

How US rescued my linguistic talent – Prof Igbineweka

US-based Nigerian language evolutionist and creator, Prof. Alex Igbineweka, has called on Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member nations to adopt Guosa Language as a common central language among the various countries of West Africa as Swahili does for East and South Africa. 

Mai Martaba Premieres ahead of Global Oscar Campaign

Mai Martaba Premieres ahead of Global Oscar Campaign

Scheduled to premiere at Nigeria’s flagship and most prestigious film event, the Zuma Film Festival, is Mai Martaba, the epic drama that has garnered both national and international attention.

Ben Enwonwu returns in new exhibition of works @ National Museum

Ben Enwonwu returns in new exhibition of works @ National Museum

National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Coronation Group Limited, and Fine Art Auctioneers, Bonhams, collaborated recently in a project titled “Building a nation: Ben Enwonwu and the impact of sculpture”, a reception and exhibition of sculptures by Professor Ben Enwonwu (MBE) to commemorate the repositioning of the artist’s renowned masterpiece in bronze of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.