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.

By Chukwuma Ajakah In conjunction with Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) Ago-Iwoye, the OOU Future Tech Conference is hosting its inaugural edition themed ‘The Next Frontier: Building Africa’s Digital Future.According to the organizers, the conference is scheduled for March 27, 2026, 10 am – 6 pm, at Otunba Gbenga Daniel Hall (OGD), aiming for a Guinness […]

By Prisca Sam-Duru To strengthen its active involvement in facilitating collaboration between the Nigerian and German film industries, the German Consulate in Lagos hosted a roundtable discussion with Nigerian participants from the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival otherwise known as Berlinale.The event, which gathered stakeholders in both countries’ movie industries, was held March 6, 2026, […]

By Onyeka Ezike In recent years, a new generation of artists has begun redefining how contemporary African art engages with psychology, symbolism, and digital culture. Among them is Favor Leo Ileogben, a Lagos-born artist whose haunting surrealist compositions probe the deeper layers of human consciousness. Through charcoal, graphite, and imaginative symbolism, Ileogben’s work invites viewers […]

The third edition of the +234 Art Fair offered an immersive showcase of painting, photography, 3D digital art and sculpture.

A compelling high class film project called “The Jisike Collective”, a collaborative work created to empower and help the youth in Bournemouth, UK, steer clear of crime, involving top creatives from diverse descents has launched at Bournemouth University in United Kingdom.

By Chukwuma Ajakah Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous African nation, “Return to Mangruvia” by Nigerian author, Bruno Liman, is a gripping novella that weaves a complex tale of power tussle, resilience, and transformation. “Return to Mangruvia” is the riveting account of the monarchical nation of Mangruvia, which represents a typical African country facing […]

By Chukwuma Ajakah Renowned artist, Chief Nike Davis-Okundaye has gifted the Federal University, Lokoja, FUL, a cutting-edge art gallery and institute, further cementing her legacy of empowering communities. Nike Okundaye, popularly known as “Mama Nike,” has a track record of promoting artists and empowering rural communities through art galleries, exhibitions, cottage weaving workshops, and crafts […]