In recognition of his decades of community service, philanthropy, and contributions to ICT, law, education, and media development in Nigeria, Africa, and globally, Delta-born professor and cybersecurity expert, Prof. Alex Atawa Osondu Akpodiete, has been conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of “Atavwa” by the Okparabe Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

The highly anticipated National Delegates Convention of the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP), has been scheduled to hold from 18th- 22nd of February 2025 in Lagos.

Twenty finalists for Next of Kin Series 7 art competition and exhibition have been announced. The shortlisted artists announced recently at Thought Pyramid Art Center are Abi Aba Linus, Adetokun Opeyemi Johnson, Anyaneto Chinenye Linda, Cletus Oche, Ibrahim Falilat, Mitchelle James, Ogunleke Festus Abiodun, Okeke Maduabuchi Precious, Olasunkanmi Oyenusi and Uhule Nguemo Martha.

The first leg of a multidisciplinary group art exhibition, “Recycling Matters I”, has been scheduled to open February 15 and run till March 1, 2025 at Alexis Galleries, Victoria Island, Lagos.

In a bid to preserve and promote Nigeria’s rich artistic heritage, the National Gallery of Art (NGA) and Atsur Technologies Ltd have signed an agreement to create a digital archive for 3,000 Nigerian masterpieces, ensuring global accessibility.

Dr. Wale Okediran, a Nigerian author and Secretary-General of the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA), has called for greater efforts to document the lives of African leaders and achievers.

The feature film inspired by Wole Soyinka’s prison notes of same title- The Man Died, has been nominated for the award of “Best Feature Narrative” at the 33rd Pan African Film and Arts Festival.

By Chukwuma Ajakah With the annual youth-focused art, Life in My City Art Festival, LIMCAF, about to breast the tape of its 18th year, the future of Nigerian art has never looked brighter. Its theme for this year – “Can We Breathe?” – poses a poignant question that resonates deeply within the souls of Nigeria’s […]

Buchi Diboh’s “A History of Umueri Town” offers a compelling exploration of the cultural and historical significance of Umueri, an ancient town in southeastern Nigeria.

The year 2025 might well become the best for the literary community as authors are wasting no time in churning out inspiring works.

Submissions are now open for the 2025 edition of the Nigeria LNG-sponsored The Nigeria Prize for Literature and The Nigeria Prize for Science.

In a world where the marginalized are often overlooked, Mrs. GraceFM Paul Nkem, an entrepreneur and gospel artist, is making a difference through her annual empowerment programs and charity outreach initiatives.

The Masked Realities exhibition, held at The Playroom in Archway from January 20th to January 27th, offered an immersive and thought-provoking journey into the resilience, cultural heritage, and unseen struggles of Black women. Featuring works from Sinatra Zantout’s NO EYE CAN SEE ME series, the exhibition merged mixed-media art, photography, and storytelling to challenge perceptions […]

Today, history is made as the legendary King Jaja of Opobo, through a debut solo exhibition of paintings by Ibim Cookey, makes a comeback at Alexis Galleries, Victoria Island, Lagos.

From stanza two of the popular Christmas songs,”Carol of the Drum”, also known as “The Little Drummer Boy”, the composer, Katherine Kennicott Davis