Faith, translation, and the fracturing of cultural identity in Mount Zion’s ‘Abejoye’
In Abejoye, set as it is in Yorubaland and abroad, language itself becomes a site of estrangement. When Dele asks whether Baba’s utterances are prayers or incantations, the question betrays a dislocation
Layer Cake, a visual peep into the history of Lagos
Nigeria is blessed with good talented artists, this is reflected with the number of artists making waves in international arena and back home, a visit to many galleries and the quality of works displayed gives credence to that.
Performing arts stakeholders’ forum
The monumental assembly was convened at the National Theatre by the newly appointed Artistic Director of the National Troupe of Nigeria – Mr. Akin Adejuwon.
LBHF 2015 Vision of the Child competition opens
Despite the political agenda in 2015, Lagos Black Heritage Festival in collaboration with Lagos State Ministry of Education has concluded all arrangement for the 2015 and fourth edition of “Vision of the Child” with the theme: “The Road to Sambisa”.
Fate, unifing budding artists at Alexis gallery
Nigeria is blessed with many talented artists, but the environment in which they operate somehow make it difficult for them to develop and maximise their potentials. This is partly due to the level of art appreciation in the country and the way and manner gallery owners milk them to better their ways. But one gallery that support and represent the artist very well is the Alexis gallery located in Victoria Island, Lagos.
New book highlights accomplishments of custom’s boss
The achievements of the Comptroller-General of the Customs (C-G-C), Alhaji Dikko Inde Abdullahi has been documented in a compelling new book.
