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Smile Studies: Uncovering the social mask behind that facial curve

Smile Studies: Uncovering the social mask behind that facial curve

By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Nigerian visual artist and curator, Adeola Ayoyinka Erinfolami investigates embodied emotions in a new series aptly titled, “Smile Studies.” As the broad title suggests, Smile Studies anchors on the various shapes of the mouth accompanying a smile. This collection demonstrates Adeola’s interest in turning fashion and textile materials into documentations. Each piece […]
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Lagos identity question solved at Shasore’s book launch

Lagos identity question solved at Shasore’s book launch

The venue was the City Hall Lagos and the atmosphere both in and outside the hall was turned to a sort of political fanfare as many Lagos city dwellers adorned in black T-shirts designed in Sasore’s name with musical instruments drumming and dancing. While top dignitaries gorgeously dressed moved in circles, ordinarily, one would have expected that it was a political rally where one of the governorship candidates was set for his declaration, but rather, it was the presentation of a book with a difference tagged Possessed: A history of Law and Justice in the Crown Colony of Lagos 1861 – 1906 by Olasupo Shasore SAN, former attorney general of Lagos State.

National Troupe holds maiden Stakeholders Forum

National Troupe holds maiden Stakeholders Forum

As part of plans to encourage broad and effective stakeholders engagement in the implementation of the objectives, plans and programmes of the National Troupe of Nigeria (NTN), the leadership of the Troupe will on Thursday October 30 at the Banquet Hall of the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos host a stakeholders forum.

Fashola relives history at  Sasore’s book launch

Fashola relives history at Sasore’s book launch

The venue was the City Hall Lagos and the atmosphere both in and outside the hall was turned to a sort of political fanfare as many Lagos city dwellers adorned in black T-shirts designed in Sasore’s name with musical instruments drumming and dancing.