Management of Grid Tools, a product of talent solutions company, says it is poised to lead a profound transformation in the Nigerian creative and entertainment landscape.

The last quarter of the year has been quite eventful for the Nigerian arts and artists. The Lagos art community in particular is leading other cities in the celebration of the rich artistic works of arts ranging from theatre performances to visual art exhibitions, film show, concert, festivals and more.

Philanthropist Ugochukwu Asomba, the CEO of Gold Extract Investment Limited was conferred with a chieftaincy title, “Ugodinobi” by HRH Obika Anayo Samuel Igwe Ezeoha II, the paramount ruler of Ezinifite, Nnewi in Anambra State.

On Saturday, November 18, 2023, the clogged wheels of justice in Nigeria’s judiciary were brought to life in a stage play from Soyinka’s latest play, “The Wheels of Justice”.

The collection received warm acclaim for its simplicity, serenity, and sense of ease qualities that mirror her approach on canvas

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu and his Bornu State counterpart, Babagana Zulum are among the high-profile personalities expected from across the country and the Diaspora, at the first ever arts exhibition in Nigeria to raise fund for Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in the country.

Aké Arts & Book Festival, in partnership with Sterling Group and Luminate, has scheduled the 11th edition of the Aké Arts and Books Festival to hold from 23-25 November 2023 at BON Hotel Ikeja Residence, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.

Julius Agbaje from Nigeria and Asmaa Jama representing the African/Diasporan category have won the 2023 Access ART X Prize, after beating eight other artists.

Missing works, looted artworks, documentation, record keeping, the question of who should take custody of stolen works returned from foreign countries, and similar topics were some of the issues that dominated discussions during the 2023 Cartoonists Association of Nigeria (CARTAN)’s Cartoon, Animation, Comic and Art Festival (CACAFest) themed “Drawing Attention”.

In what may be described as the mother of all exhibitions during this art season, the ‘Best of Ife’ will be showcasing an array of talented artists across generations.

The Nigerian fiction writer and poet, Jekwu Anyaegbuna, has won this year’s “Poetry London” Prize, a top poetry prize in the United Kingdom. His entry “Unusual Inmates” was announced in October 2023, by the organisers at a ceremony that held at the Southbank Centre in London.

AIYEKO-OOTO is a Nigerian-American poet, playwright and philosopher with more than 109 titles. Alongside the 2023 Lagos Book & Art Festival, the prolific author, using the platform of CORA Youth Creative Club, organized series of activities for young people involving workshop on writing and reading techniques, live writing competition, and mentorship on dignity of the Girl-Child. The event held from Monday 13 -Tuesday 14 November, 2023 at Freedom Park, Lagos. 

Anthony Oluwabiyi Boyede Greenlyte, is a theatre director, dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, and drummer. He is the Creative Director/CEO, Theatre Centrik, and the Convener/Founder, Alimosho Arts Community Initiative (AACI), among other Arts and Culture initiatives.

From stunning exhibits of iconic art grand master, pa Bruce Onabrakpeya, to hyperrealistic portraits celebrating female gender by emerging artist, Arinze Stanley which were displayed at the Alexis gallery stand, and much more, ART X Lagos 2023, was a showcase of excellence across Africa.

The Junior edition of the maiden Chima Victor Award for Budding Artists took place at Dansol High School, Ikeja, recently.