For Penawou who chose full tide
By Enewaridideke Ekanpou A tree fruitful sprang up in Akugbene 104 years ago. Birds alighted on its branches and fed on the fruits, chirping and dancing happily. No bird could devour the fruits in their verdant vibrations. The fruits were like the stars in the sky; The fruits were like the sand on Alagbaru sandbank. […]
Adeyemi exhibits “Beyond the Veil”
Building on the momentum of the success of the series of exhibitions organized to mark his formal disengagement from the academia in 2024, renowned master artist, Dr. Kunle Adeyemi is again set to thrill art lovers and collectors with unveiling of another extraordinary art exhibition, combining the worlds of art, cuisine, and community at the famous Eric Fayser Restaurant, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Excitement as TAFTA graduates 8,000 students
The power of the art in driving change in any society was massively projected on Friday, at the graduation ceremony of the 2025 set of the Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA).
Among my generation, it wasn’t ‘cool’ to be into reading or writing – Tobenna Uruakpa
Young Nigerian-US author shares with Cynthia Alo, insights into his writing journey, his debut novel, ‘Guardian of the Locket’, and his hopes for the future of Nigeria’s reading culture.
New book for launch on Izonebi Alfred’s birthday
A new book, “Life and Melodies: The Music Realm of Izone-Ebi Alfred”, which chronicles JKing Izonebi Alfred’s music career and contributions to the development of Nigerian music industry, is scheduled for launch in Yenagoa on May 20, 2025, which is also the birthday of the Highlife music idol.
SPAN marks 20 years of artistic excellence
What was called a press conference last week Friday at the Alliance Francaise de Lagos by the Society for the Performing Arts in Nigeria, SPAN, marking 20 years of its activities and the unveiling of its 2025 season titled ‘Raise the Barre, Your Light is On’, turned out to be an occasion for scintillating music and dance performances interspersed with educative documentaries.
Music Review: ‘Farò incetta di chiavacci’ — TALK declares MODOLA a powerhouse and firecracker
By: Emmanuel DaraloyeAfrobeats sensation, superstar singer, Temidola Awosika popularly known as MODOLA formally introduced herself with ‘Talk’ fire-cracker single right before the release of her debut EP. This bold move was a statement she needed to make and yes it did make one for her. The vocals and sounds surely does have a reconnect to […]
Oche emerges winner of Next of Kin Series 7
Next of Kin Series 7, an annual juried art project that is both a competition and art exhibition providing guidance, mentorship and support by Thought Pyramid Art Centre, has been won by Cletus Oche.
Soto Gallery: Championing art patronage with +234 Art Fair
Following the tremendous success of its inaugural edition, Soto Gallery, in partnership with Ecobank Nigeria Limited, African Finance Corporation, AFC, and main sponsor, Craneburg Construction, has held the second edition of the +234 Art Fair.
An evening of words, performances at Naija Poetry Fest
It was an evening of words, performances and thought-provoking discussions, when the Nigerian literary community gathered at Alliance Française/Mike Adenuga Center, Ikoyi, recently to mark the world poetry day, under the aegis of Naija Poetry Fest 2.0.
Lagos Gallery Weekend 2.0 unveils
Returning for the second edition in Lagos, Lagos Gallery Weekend, LGW, a citywide celebration of art, culture and community, is scheduled to take place next weekend, from 28th to 30th March 2025.
