By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Madunacho Onyedikachi Wisdom is a UK-based Nigerian artist from the Igbo ethnic group. Both his Igbo ethnic origin and his training in Surveying and Geo-Informatics have profoundly influenced his work. For instance, his “Umu Ada” (Igbo daughters) series, featured in 2026 exhibitions, presented Igbo daughters as custodians of Igbo culture. On the […]

The gele sits at the core of this powerful triptych. That is obvious. What is also obvious is that Oluwatobi Ogundunsin is not neutral about it.

It was captivating to see artists of all levels converge for the inaugural “Lagos Life Drawing Workshop” at JK Randle Hall in Onikan, Lagos.

Of all of his other works, the two artworks, “Uzo Ndu” created by Raphael Olabode Demehin in 2026 and “Ona Ola” created in 2025 are remarkable. “Uzo Ndu” and “Ona Ola” epitomize the essence of Demehin’s artistic expression which centers on the themes of ancestral resistance, coded memories, and body as the map towards liberation.

By Prisca Sam-Duru In Nigeria’s theatre landscape, the month of May is expected to turn out as one of the most exciting periods in 2026, as theatre lovers prepare for an exhilarating performance of one of Noble Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka’s plays, “The Trials of Brother Jero.” From the stable of Vesta Sound and Events […]

Pa Onabrakpeya revealed that “There has always been this question about what Nigerian artists do to sustain African creativity

There is a particular kind of courage in building something from nothing in charting paths where no road has been paved, and insisting, with every deliberate step, that the terrain can be transformed particularly in the art ecosystem, which is what Temitope Oladeji is doing with his curatorial practice.

By Chukwuma Ajakah From brewery to bestsellers? Meet Nigeria’s literary late-bloomer rewriting retirement. After 26 years at Nigerian Breweries Plc, she retired into a new chapter – business. For 15 years, she steered her venture till the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway gridlock became too much for her to contend daily with. Reluctant but resigned, she traded that […]

At the Roots and Resilience exhibition, hosted at Capital Art Gallery, London, Fausat Olanike Ladokun’s “Nina” was tucked in between her two other works, “Back to Our Roots” 1 & 2.

By Onyeka Ezike Guests from across the art industry, alongside enthusiasts, convened at the Nigerian National Museum for the reopening of its newly refurbished gallery. The reopening event, titled “Echoes of the Past: A Timeline of Antiquities in Nigeria,” showcased a thoughtfully curated presentation of the nation’s cultural heritage. The upgraded gallery employs modern exhibition […]

Japhet Davidson The people of Iperu – Remo, in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun state which is the home of famous Eyo festival, has promised to take the 2026 Eyo Iperu carnival to a global level as all necessary arrangements have been put in place for a successful festival. This was disclosed by the […]

In his new book,  “Take My Boss, Give Me Nehemiah”, Precious Okolobo unpacks faith-driven leadership nuggets, showcasing how challenges become triumphs and leaders rise to impact their world.

Former General Superintendent, GS, of Assemblies of God, Nigeria, Rev. Chidi Okoroafor, will headline the public presentation of two books by prolific Christian literature author, Precious Okolobo.

SOTO Gallery will on April 19 open its 2026 exhibition calendar with The Earth Holds Our Names, a solo exhibition by Nigerian contemporary artist Olumide Onadipe, exploring themes of memory, material transformation and cultural continuity. Curated by Uchechukwu Obasi, the exhibition, which runs through May 31 at the gallery’s Ikoyi premises, presents about 20 works […]

In a world where global wealth still leans heavily toward traditional economic strongholds, Indian-born billionaire Prateek Suri has charted a markedly different course, one anchored in Africa’s fast-rising economic landscape.