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.
Yetunde Arebi’s day of double honours
FOR the past few weeks,Vanguard’s Deputy Woman Editor, Yetunde Fashina Arebi’s book which is perhaps, the latest offering to the world of literature, titled, “Youth, Sex and Well Being” has been talk of the town. Arebi’s book has gained much publicity at a very short period due to its content which without reservations, lays bare the intricacies of sexual relationships amongst the youths with the aim of availing them of vital information that would enable them protect their future.
Nigerian author, Tope Folarin wins Caine Prize
The 2013 prestigious Caine Prize for African writing has been awarded Tope Folarin; a US-based Nigerian writer.
Achebe and Father of African Literature: So sad Soyinka raised the issue at the wrong time — Nwankwo
Chimalum Nwankwo, fiery literary critic and award-winning poet, is Writer-in-Residence and Professor of English and World Literatures at Nigerian-Turkish Nile University, Abuja. He was Chair, Department of English and Speech, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, USA. Andi Bula, an Abuja-based writer and poet, spoke with him about Chinua Achebe, the controversies…
Nigeria is a bookless country – Prof. Emenanjo
Despite the importance of books, the number of graduates produced by the various universities and the volume of books produced in the country every year, statistics available has revealed that Nigeria, the most populous country in black Africa is not a book friendly country.
Soyinka, Ebun Clark, others to be honoured at UI Theatre golden jubilee
One of the leading school/department of Theatre Arts in the whole of Africa, the Department of Theatre Arts, University of Ibadan is set to celebrate its golden jubilee in August. They will also use the occasion receive its illustrious products, in a grand ceremony billed for the university.
FG establishes slave route resource centre in Calabar
The Federal Government has disclosed that it is in partnership with the Cross River State Government to establish a Slave Route Resource Centre in Calabar.
Dein of Agbor: Monarch at 28 months comes of age
From conception, the king is out of the ordinary-Ancient African proverb.And so it is with Benjamin Ikechukwu, Keagborekuzi 1, Dein of Agbor. And yet, even more so is the above proverb actually true of the reigning Agbor monarch.
House of Tara unveils 100 Voices
Renowned Nigerian beauty brand, House of Tara International, last week launched its highly anticipated book House of Tara 100 Voices in an exclusive event in Lagos.
Why I address sexual and youth-related problems – Arebi
Yetunde Fashina Arebi is the Deputy Woman Editor, Vanguard Media Ltd. She has for the past 22 years anchored the column The Human Angle, in Vanguard Newspapers which features true life stories on human experiences and other related issues.
Art goes back to nature with Isiuwe’s World of humans and horses
IT is not often you get to hear or read about a husband and wife art partnership, especially one inspired and nurtured by mutual love, creative affiliation and geared towards bringing a breath of fresh air to the increasingly vibrant Nigerian exhibition scene.
