In line with the re- branding project of the federal government, and as part of their contribution towards the revival of the fading Yoruba culture, a socio -cultural organisation known as Egbe Omo Odua in Ireland in collaboration with Active Agent, a non governmental organisation last week announced plans to hold a week long cultural extravaganza tagged, Oodua Heritage Week in far away Dublin.

THE early Benin art was referred to as “Court Art” hence ”Court Art of Benin” This is because the Oba or King of Benin had a monopoly of the art works, though technically speaking, they are all brass.

The monthly Guest Writer Session organized by the Abuja Writers’ Forum (AWF) took place at the popular Pen and Pages Bookstore, Abuja, on July 30, 2011. In this report, TUNJI AJIBADE highlights the intrigues that weave through Cecilia Kato’s journey around her poetic canvass.

For once, here is a product from Nigeria that has no negative connotations and we are arguing about who said what and who went where.

His eloquence and poise speak of one who understands the intricate terrain of his tasks. His understanding of the issues regarding the culture and tourism sector was heart warming to the critical culture journalists, who engaged him after his tour round of the facilities of the National Theatre, Centre for Black, African Art and Civilisation, CBAAC and National Troupe of Nigeria, NTN.