Reimagining money in Boluwatife Folorunso’s Cost of Appearance
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi In her work, Cost of Appearance, Boluwatife Esther Folorunso explores the Nigerian currency as a fashion statement. With the emblematic title “Cost of Appearance”, the artist primes visitors to expect visual narratives that ride on economic and socio-cultural terms. Cost of Appearance builds on Boluwatife’s previous work with subtitles like “Spent Monuments”, […]
I see myself as Nigeria’s cultural ambassador — The Venus Bushfires
The Venus Bushfires with real name Helen Parker-Jayne Isibor was born in Ibadan and grew up in Benin City. At 7, her father, a senior medical consultant and mother, a storybook author, moved to London where she spent much of her childhood, adolescent and adult years.
Pathfinder chronicles the life and politics of Tinubu
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been given all sorts of names, but one thing that remains sacrosanct is that he is a man of many colours with fascinating feats credited to his transitory journey from childhood to the current time.
Twisted celebrates Nigeria’s exploits in print
One of the greatest discoveries about the country Nigeria is that despite the challenges facing Nigeria, it is reported that they are the happiest people in the world. This was arrived at, following the results of a scientific survey carried out in 65 nations in 1999-2001.
Youth restiveness: Odianose’s practical guide on youth engagement, to the rescue
NO doubt, the Nigerian youths are very busy but quite worrisome is the fact that most of them are busy with diverse forms of depravity that are inimical to their living quality lifestyle, and the development of the nation.
Mabadeje’s tonic on how to be the real you in print
TOO many people hold on to the past and allow the negative experiences of the past define their present and future. This should not be: where you are coming from should not in any way determine where you are going.
