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.

Arrayed in exquisite corporate and traditional wears, friends, families, Caucasians, art collectors and, enthusiasts gathered to celebrate His Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe mni, CFR, Obi of Onitsha, for his immense contribution to the growth and promotion of African art.

In the bid to boost tourism and provide an opportunity for students to unwind, display their talent and network among themselves, Verified Creative House and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Lagos Chapter have concluded plans to organise a beach party for tertiary students in Lagos.

One of Pablo Picasso’s masterpieces, “Woman with a Watch,” was sold at auction Wednesday night for $139.3 million by Sotheby’s in New York, the second-highest price ever achieved for the artist.

The 6th edition of the Timeless Memories Exhibition, titled “Elastic Effects of Wole Soyinka ‘The Man who didn’t Die in the face of Tyranny,'” is set to captivate and educate audiences as it delves into the profound prison experience of the renowned Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka.

The culture of making corporate bodies like national and transnational organisations to be socially responsible to their immediate environment and various publics has gained prominence since the late 20th Century.

Submission of entries for the 2023 edition of the annual Ken Saro-Wiwa Prize For Book Review, is open to interested writers.

Ameh Egwuh has again warmed the hearts of many art lovers who gathered at the opening of his third solo exhibition titled “It Was Just a Game” at Rele Gallery, Ikoyi Lagos.

From the opening lines to this captivating collection of poems, “The Dance of Shadows”, prolific poet, Adetiloye Adesida, takes the reader on a literary journey to where he calls, “a realm where words weave their spell”.

One of the most consistent outlets of secondary art market in Nigeria, Sogal Art Auction, is set for its 2023 edition with list of masterpieces and timeless artworks.

A creative writer, an inventor and CEO of Pen-Digital Nigeria Publishers, Benin City, Assin Godstime’s works have appeared on the official reading lists of schools in Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Lagos states. He is also the publisher of Urhobo Current Affairs.

Lovers of books, art, and culture will be enjoying an array of inspiring events at the 25th edition of the annual Lagos Book & Art Festival, LABAF. Holding from Monday November 13 to 19, 2023 at Freedom Park, Campbell Street Lagos, and virtually, the festival has ‘THE RESET: History and the Darkling Plain’, as the theme for this year’s festival.

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and the leader of the Diasporan delegation to motherland Africa, Dr Julius Garvey have both agreed to have Badagry in Lagos State, as location for the world Africa Slave Trade Museum.

Diverse stakeholders from various sectors united at the Ogba Zoological Garden during the recent celebration of World Tourism Day (WTD) 2023, to participate in the Stakeholder Validation Workshop for the Edo State Heritage Protection and Promotion Policy Draft.