NPL: How three authors turned pain, history and faith into poetry
By Prisca Sam-Duru The 2026 edition of the Nigeria Prize for Literature nears its climax parading three poets, three different obsessions, but one common urgency — to hold a mirror to Nigeria. James Ngwu Eze writes against fear and silence. Tares Oburumu interrogates the colonial name we still bear. Ogaga Ifowodo asks a disturbingly simple […]
Why I address sexual and youth-related problems – Arebi
Yetunde Fashina Arebi is the Deputy Woman Editor, Vanguard Media Ltd. She has for the past 22 years anchored the column The Human Angle, in Vanguard Newspapers which features true life stories on human experiences and other related issues.
Art goes back to nature with Isiuwe’s World of humans and horses
IT is not often you get to hear or read about a husband and wife art partnership, especially one inspired and nurtured by mutual love, creative affiliation and geared towards bringing a breath of fresh air to the increasingly vibrant Nigerian exhibition scene.
Mbari Art founder, Wolford engages Nigerian artists
ART enthusiast, Scholars and stakeholders in the art and culture industry were brought together last week at the Omenka Gallery, Lagos, to listen to a lecture by visiting American artist and founder of Mbari Institute of Contemporary African Art, Washington DC, USA, Professor Mimi Wolford.Prof Wolford who is visiting Nigeria on the US Department of State Travelling Speaker program aside the lecture, is scheduled to conduct workshops in Abuja, Oshogbo and at the Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos.
Open Door Series set for Kongi at 79
The literati, art enthusiasts and followers of the iconic figure, the Noble laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka will be treated to another celebration of the essence of the Artiste in the society using Wole Soyinka as a reference point as the organisers of the Open Door Series Project WS79 unveils the programme of activities marking his 79th birthday.
When the classical Masters serenaded Muson
Renowned pianist and lawyer Louis Mbanefo and music composer and Cello maestro, Thomas Kanitz engaged the audience in a spellbound piano and cello concert at Muson centre Lagos recently. Both performers who are highly recognized in their musical prowess did not fail to accomplish this feat as they performed pieces of Beethoven, Schubert, and Vivaldi to the delight of the audience.
