The Arts

Cortisol: Dabo’s art prescription for healing

The artist whose artistic journey is inspired by a tradition enriched with memories of art, love for people, and communal existence, notes that his work focuses on spotlighting the unseen aspects of Africa's history, cultural heritage, and identity.
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Book presentation

The public presentation of a new book, Evergreen Thoughts on Agriculture written by Engineer William O. Achukwu will take place on Thursday, 16th of June 2011 at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island, Lagos. The launch of the book, which is a conglomeration of the author’s ideas, experiences and a collection of articles […]

The Early Stage of talent discovery

Last week’s debut of Early Stage, a talent discovery show that had no fewer than 18 secondary schools in Lagos State as participants at the Awori-Ajeromi Senior Grammar School, Agboju

Nigerian premier of African Cinderella on June 18

In cooperation with the Ghana National Theatre, ActionAid Nigeria, the Swedish Institute, Setraco, UNICEF, Sageto Limited and Atlas Copco, the Embassy of Sweden is bringing “African Cinderella” to tour Nigeria from June 18 to July 16.

Born tro way: …landscaping the underdogs

As part of their own contributions, a team of artistes and art entrepreneurs comprising; Italian born Ilaria Chessa, Dagga Tola, Ade Bantu, Ropo Ewenla and Segun Adefila,penultimate week at the Bola Ige Millenium School, Tolu Complex, Ajegunle held the final presentation of ‘Born tro way

The choreographic art of Yeni Kuti…

The event which according to the secretary of CORA, Toyin Akinosho was the 7th Arthouse forum brought many art lovers especially lovers of Yeni to Freedom Park, Broad Street, Lagos venue of the occasion.

NANTAP scribe urges Jonathan to appoint technocrat as culture minister

While commending the appointment of Senator Anyim Pius Anyim as Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to ensure that seasoned technocrats, rather than politicians should make up his new cabinet.

Beier, Okara, Ike in writers’ dock

The Christian hymn book sings of achievements as the landmark of immortality. Longevity may be a blessing but achievement is revered in this matter. But the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) last month celebrated both longevity and immortality of some of its members, including the Austrian pioneer cultural exponent, Ulli Beier who recently joined the ancestors in New Zealand.

How craft market can kick start the economy

As the 2011 and the 4th edition of African Arts and Crafts (AFAC) Expo was declared open by President Ebele Goodluck Jonathan penultimate week in Abuja, It is hoped that Africa and Nigeria as a whole would take advantage of the benefits inherent in the expo in developing the region’s cultural economy.

At CBAAC, children debate on mother tongue

Last week Friday was May 27, otherwise known as Children’s day, a significant day set aside by the United Nations to honour children worldwide, celebrate them and promote their welfare. In Nigeria, children also joined their counterparts around the world to celebrate this unique and special day.

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