For Penawou who chose full tide
By Enewaridideke Ekanpou A tree fruitful sprang up in Akugbene 104 years ago. Birds alighted on its branches and fed on the fruits, chirping and dancing happily. No bird could devour the fruits in their verdant vibrations. The fruits were like the stars in the sky; The fruits were like the sand on Alagbaru sandbank. […]
Illicit trafficking of antiquities
By Okalanwa Okechukwu Paper presented on the 70th anniversary of the Nigerian National Museum, 2015 INTRODUCTION An Overview of Nigeria and Its Culture Nigeria, a West African nation, is endowed with abundant natural and human resources, including limestone, crude oil, bitumen, various minerals, rivers, streams, mountains, timber, iron ore, tin, columbite, and a large population […]
Tribute to El Anatsui@ 80
Prof. El Anatsui turned 80 in February 2024; he is a contemporary African artist with global reputation whose art practice is a model for study.
Abifarin’s book, timeless gift to humanity
In a world where targets and milestones are often the measure of progress, parenting can become a daunting journey when your child deviates from the norm,
Gbinije, first-class law graduate who found love in art
A solo art exhibition by Francess Gbinije, titled “Truth Be Told”, held on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Bogobiri House, Maitama Sule Street, Ikoyi Lagos.
Oba Ovonramwen Nogbaisi the Rising Sun live on Muson stage
By Prisca Sam-Duru The story of the British invasion of Nigeria cannot be told without the mention of the Oba of Benin Kingdom, Ovonramwen Nogbaisi. This history has been narrated by playwrights like late Ola Rotimi and re-enacted several times on stage by many theatre producers to keep our history, culture and heritage alive.Interestingly, lovers […]
Docu-film on Ado Bayero screened at Freedom Park
The private screening of a documentary film on the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero took place last Monday at Freedom Park, Lagos.
Masters, emerging artists converge for AMIAF’s Sculptor’s Odyssey
Expected to be an unprecedented gathering of sculptors at a single event, the 2024 edition of ArtMiabo International Art Festival, AMIAF, kicks off in the next few days, just as the number of exhibiting artists keep increasing.
Kanwulia’s Lagos tour connects music, culture and community
In a harmonious blend of soulful tunes and vibrant rhythms, Kanwulia’s Amerikana Who’s That Girl!?
Arts, Culture Ministry targets $100m contribution to GDP, 2m jobs by 2027
The Federal government says it has set a target of $100 million contribution from the creative industry by 2030.
Comedian Privileged Son: Transforming lives through comedy
The Nigeria entertainment space houses a number of content creators and stand-up comedians. More recently, the number of content creators trying to function as stand-up comedians has increased. This, and lack of talents, have led to scarcity of stand-comedians.
