For Penawou who chose full tide
By Enewaridideke Ekanpou A tree fruitful sprang up in Akugbene 104 years ago. Birds alighted on its branches and fed on the fruits, chirping and dancing happily. No bird could devour the fruits in their verdant vibrations. The fruits were like the stars in the sky; The fruits were like the sand on Alagbaru sandbank. […]
Christmas is coming early, NIHOTOUR DG tells hospitality personnel
… Offers free registration By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts Editor The Director General of National Institute of Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR, Dr Abisoye Fagade, has offered personnel of the industry free registration with the institute, implying it’s a Christmas gift that comes early and runs from December 1, 2024 to January 15, 2025. Dr Fagade unveiled […]
Olambe women benefit from Pretonia health, business outreach
In collaboration with Djulieplace, Pretonia Humanitarian Outreach held a day programme to mark Global Entrepreneurship week and World Diabetes Day.
Re-enacting cultural dichotomy between white, black races at Lagos Fringe
One of the most anticipated productions at the Lagos Fringe 2024, ‘A Palm Tree In London’, was finally staged on 23rd and 24th November, 2024 at Freedom Park, Lagos.
Future Face 2024: 2 winners to emerge as grand finale holds
Osa Amadi Beth Model Management, Africa’s foremost modelling agency, has proudly announced the 15th anniversary edition of Future Face, the iconic model search competition dedicated to discovering Africa’s next top models. Following physical castings in ten African countries and thousands of digital applications from all over the world, the Future Face 2024 grand finale will […]
Mysticism of Ojo’s abstract expression
In the 21st century contemporary art environment, always loud in figurative and representational forms, particularly among artists of African origin, few have refused to be in that crowded scene.
SNA frowns at merging of performing, fine & applied arts
The Chairman, Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA), Edo State chapter, Mr. Fred Aghedo, recently expressed displeasure with Nigerian primary and post primary education curriculum which merged Fine and Applied Arts with Performing Arts which he said is making it difficult for pupils and students who want to choose Fine and Applied Arts as a profession to understand the subject different from Performing Arts.
How US rescued my linguistic talent – Prof Igbineweka
US-based Nigerian language evolutionist and creator, Prof. Alex Igbineweka, has called on Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member nations to adopt Guosa Language as a common central language among the various countries of West Africa as Swahili does for East and South Africa.
Mai Martaba Premieres ahead of Global Oscar Campaign
Scheduled to premiere at Nigeria’s flagship and most prestigious film event, the Zuma Film Festival, is Mai Martaba, the epic drama that has garnered both national and international attention.
Ikeja record launches community report award to empower Lagos journalists
The Ikeja Record, a community-focused publication, is proud to announce the launch of the Ikeja Record Community Report Award, a new initiative aimed at spotlighting untold stories from Lagos communities.
Ben Enwonwu returns in new exhibition of works @ National Museum
National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Coronation Group Limited, and Fine Art Auctioneers, Bonhams, collaborated recently in a project titled “Building a nation: Ben Enwonwu and the impact of sculpture”, a reception and exhibition of sculptures by Professor Ben Enwonwu (MBE) to commemorate the repositioning of the artist’s renowned masterpiece in bronze of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
