Voices in Tobiloba Awogbemila’s Rhythms of Home
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Against the backdrop of widespread violence in many countries, Nigerian painter and fine art photographer, Tobiloba Awogbemila explores themes that resonate with topical socio-cultural issues. In this body of work, entitled, “Rhythms of Home – Musical Collection”, Tobiloba draws images from the domains of music and law to not only entertain, but […]
Moremi Ajaasoro: A Tragedy of Love
True test of love they say is sacrifice and in times of war, sacrifice is an important rudiment of victory. This is well captured in Wole Oguntokun’s premiere of the theatre play ‘Legend of Moremi Ajaasoro’ in conjunction with MUSON. Set in the ancient kingdom of Ile-Ife, the play narrates the brave sacrifice of a […]
Kakadu: The musical narrative of Nigeria’s past
IT is going to be an all round entertainment for lovers of theatre, dance, drama and music, especially lovers of old high life tunes as Playhouse Initiative led by Uche Nwokedi is set to relive past musical glory with Kakadu-The Musical, a unique dance drama that captures the real essence of old Lagos night life when people from different ethnic groups converged and enjoyed with one another.
Nigerian shines at International Theatre Festival in Sudan
IT was a moment of glory for Nigeria as young Mr. Charles Okeoghene Etubiebi put up a superlative stage performance at an international theatre festival that recently took place in Sudan, East Africa, to emerge the overall best male actor of the festival.
Day Afenmai Masquerades adorned Auchi Kingdom
RECENTLY, Ikelebe Sports Arena Auchi, the Edo North Senatorial District Headquarters was a melting point for over a dozen Masquerades and casts of traditional troupes at the beacon of the Centre for Afenmai Heritage & Cultural Studies, a creative outfit for the promotion, propagation and documentation of art and culture of the Afenmai people.
Nigerian shines at International Theatre Festival in Sudan
IT was a moment of glory for Nigeria as young Mr. Charles Okeoghene Etubiebi put up a superlative stage performance at an international theatre festival that recently took place in Sudan, East Africa, to emerge the overall best male actor of the festival.
