By the time the presentation of Wole Soyinka’s “The Lion and Jewel” on the National Theatre stage came to a close penultimate Friday evening, one thing was certain- everyone present who have read that play, was not in doubt concerning how much the performance re-echoed the prevailing clash of tradition and modernity in this 21st century.

Dr Obi Nwakanma, poet, journalist and scholar is an award winning writer, whose literary creations and journalistic writings are well received by connoisseurs of good writing. Nwakanma, whose collection of poetry, The Roped Urn won the Association of Nigerian Authors poetry prize some years ego has also published The Horsemen and other Poems.

The memories of the life, times, works and achievements of one of Africa’s greatest artists and the man who laid the foundations for contemporary Nigerian art, late Ben Enwonwu came alive last week as artists, diplomats, captains of industry and admirers of the late artist gathered for the 7th Distinguished Ben Enwonwu Foundation lecture held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs ,Victoria Island, Lagos.

Last month’s Abuja Writers’ Forum in its characteristic manner was another triple moment for the celebration of poetry, painting and music. In this graphic report, Tunji Ajibade captures the soul and depth of that eventful meeting:

Last week, the Centre for Black African Arts and Civilisation , CBAAC in collaboration with the Nigerian High Commission in Namibia; Pan-African Strategic and Policy Research Group (PANAFSTRAG) Lagos, Nigeria; Pan-African Centre of Namibia (PACON) Windhoek, Namibia and the National Youth Council of Namibia hosted a three day International Workshop on theme; “Sustaining the New Wave of Pan-Africanism – Youths Shaping Global Africa’s Development in 21st Century” at the University of Namibia.