Cortisol: Dabo’s art prescription for healing
The artist whose artistic journey is inspired by a tradition enriched with memories of art, love for people, and communal existence, notes that his work focuses on spotlighting the unseen aspects of Africa's history, cultural heritage, and identity.
Unyeada Fishing Festival 2024 celebrates rich cultural heritage, skilled fishermen
The town of Unyeada, located in Andoni, Rivers State, Nigeria, came alive on Friday, 5th July 2024, as it celebrated the annual Unyeada Fishing Festival, also known as Ijok-irin in the native Obolo language.
A Song From The Dark’s a homage to my heritage…. – Ogo Okpue
By Japhet Davidson UK-based award-winning multidisciplinary designer and creative director, Ogo Okpue, has disclosed that A Song From The Dark, his first feature film, is part of a personal journey to push original storytelling and filmmaking from the African diaspora to wide global audiences. Okpue who described the film as “an homage to my heritage, […]
Benin Bronzes: The rape of Africa is still going on
Exasperated by the long period of time it is taking some western countries to return as promised more of the looted Benin Bronzes which are still kept in their museums, art galleries and private homes, some Nigerian artists, both at home and in the diaspora, last week reassessed the situation and arrived at the conclusion that the rape of Africa, especially in her artefacts, is still ongoing.
Ray Echebiri’s book documents Soludo’s banking consolidation
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and a host of other prominent personalities gathered Saturday, July 6, 2024 for the public presentation of a book written in honour of Anambra State Governor and Former Governor of the Central Bank, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo.
Timeless Memories: Elastic Effects exhibition (VII) celebrates Wole Soyinka at 90
In honor of the illustrious Professor Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday, the 7th edition of the “Timeless Memories: Elastic Effects of Wole Soyinka” series is set to open on July 13, 2024, at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island.
Ebrohimie Road: A Museum of Memory premieres for Soyinka @ 90
As part of activities lined up to celebrate Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka who turns 90 next month, a documentary titled ‘Ebrohimie Road: A Museum of Memory’ is set to be premiered.
Music, poetry, wine tasting and more to celebrate Soyinka @ 90
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, takes centre stage at The Africa Centre, London in a vibrant 9-day programme honouring his immense contributions to literature, culture and human/civil rights advocacy.
‘Unframed,’ a solo exhibition by Chidozie Oliver Maduka
“Unframed,” a virtual solo exhibition by Nigerian contemporary artist Chidozie Oliver Maduka, will be running from July 12 to 19, 2024
CIS’ new book on Nigeria’s capital market
In pursuant of its operational goals of equipping practitioners and stimulating active participation in securities and investment practice in Nigeria, the Charted Institute of Stockbrokers, CIS has released a new book that covers multifarious topical issues about the Nigerian Capital Market.
Michael Owhoko’s Workplace Rats Metaphor
Prolific author and public relations practitioner, Dr. Michael Owhoko explores the central theme of financial corruption in this new book, “Workplace Rats”.
