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. […]
PEN engages women’s social status at Women’s Day
Last week at the centennial International Women’s Day celebration held at the Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, organised by PEN Nigeria in collaboration with the English Department, UNILAG, one striking issue raised which ended unopposed was that women may after all, be their own major undermining factor
Emein’s sketch of an immolated Nation
The central thesis of the book; A Nation in Circles: Autobiographical Reflections is summed up in the author’ own diagnostic conclusion of the eternal sense of disillusionment incurably inplanted in the mentality of Nigerians by successive failed governments.
Cost of living sets pace for professional theatre
he recently premiered one-act play, titled Cost of Living, written by Seffi Atta, may become the catalyst for quality theatre productions in Nigeria. The play which was directed by Nick Monu who has worked abroad for 20years in film productions, directing and acting narrates the story of a bungled kidnaping during which an American hostage and his Nigerian abductor exchange views relating to the value of life.
FG should channel 10% National budget to Art promotion – Askhia
Rodney Askhia is the CEO of Tribes Art Africa, one of the leading galleries located in VGC Lekki,Lagos, a graduate of Electrical/Electronics from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
Bumper treat as NANTAP celebrates World Theatre Day…
All is now set for another bumper celebration for the 2011 International Theatre Day (ITD) slated for the 27th of March,2011 by the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP)
Benin Kingdom embarks on 3.5 Billion Naira project
THE Benin Empire at the zeniths of its glory was one of the oldest and greatest empires in the world and had diplomatic and trade links with several European countries. It has a cultural heritage and mores comparable to those of other great nations and empires such China, India, USA, Britain France just to mention a few.
International Colloquium on Ken Saro Wiwa
In line with its tradition of celebrating Nigeria’s literary icons, the Association of Nigerian Authors, ANA announces for the benefit of writers, academics, critics and friends of literature at home and in the Diaspora the planned celebration this year, of its past Chairman of Rivers State Branch and one time, National President of ANA, Environmental and Human Rights Activist,late Ken Saro Wiwa
Public procurement: A diagnosis
The book, Public Procument Policies and Practice, focusing on a vital segment of budgetting, could not have come at a better time than now when all hands ought to be on deck to fine-tune our budgetting processes.
Soyinka assures on memorial festival, as Lagos Heritage week kicks off
The Chairman of Black Heritage, Professor Wole Soyinka has assured Lagosians and indeed visitors who will be coming for the one week Lagos Heritage Festival scheduled to hold from April 16 to 25, that all is set to make the cultural ceremony a memorable one.
A Taste of Toyin Adewale – Gabriel’s Bitter Chocolate
The February edition of Guest Writer Session organized by Abuja Writers’ Forum (AWF) hosted Toyin Adewale Gabriel. In this report, TUNJI AJIBADE explores the canvass of the mind of the guest writer, whose creative spirit flows down the spine of her captivated audience.
