The Arts

Voices of Eyà echo @ QGallery 

Voices of Eyà echo @ QGallery 

By Chukwuma Ajakah  Q Gallery Contemporary Art, Apapa, is poised to redraw the map of Nigerian art with a show of 14 all-female artists working in painting, sculpture, and mixed media. The exhibition, opening Saturday, June 6 will run through June 27, 2026 with two sessions starting at 1 and 4 p.m.  Curated by Oke […]
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We ‘ll see a vibrant theatre culture again in Nigeria  — Fred Agbeyegbe

We ‘ll see a vibrant theatre culture again in Nigeria — Fred Agbeyegbe

By JAPHET ALAKAM Playwright, author, activist and lawyer, Mr. Fred Agbeyegbe, will turn 80 on Wednesday, and from July 19 to 25, 2015, a lot of activities has been lined up in a carnival like celebration in his honour featuring a conference, presentation of Fred Agbeyegbe’s plays, and a host of other events at National […]

Quality engagement key to viable artistic practice – Egonwa

Quality engagement key to viable artistic practice – Egonwa

“Visual Arts as an academic discipline at the tertiary level of Nigeria’s educational system has evolved through various stages in the past six decades from the ordinary National Diploma to the Doctor of philosophy degree in Studio Art. In its evolutionary history, the discipline has witnessed desirable as well as many undesirable developments.

BUAF unveils playwright competition

BUAF unveils playwright competition

“Theatre is huge in its own right and people are beginning to recognize it. It’s only a matter of time we will be seeing young writers showcase their worth as long as there’s an enabling environment for them to operate.

I chose medicine but writing chose me – Mbadugha

I chose medicine but writing chose me – Mbadugha

“I wrote the book with hope that more young girls can talk to their mothers and mothers can learn to listen to their daughters. This is a book of hope and inspiration. As parents, it helps us see the need to go closer to our children and children to go closer to the parents and see them as confidants.