The Arts

For Penawou who chose full tide

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. […]
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Dutch art detective recovers stolen Van Gogh

Dutch art detective recovers stolen Van Gogh

A Dutch art detective has recovered a precious Vincent van Gogh painting that was stolen from a museum in a daring midnight heist during the coronavirus lockdown three-and-a-half years ago, police said Tuesday.

INAC 2023 & revival of Abuja Cultural Market

INAC 2023 & revival of Abuja Cultural Market

The 16th International Arts & Crafts Expo, INAC, which began on Thursday, September 7, 2023, ended on Saturday, September 9, 2023, but what it achieved, as usual, for the country’s image and future economy remains permanent.

Adebayo makes history as first performance painter @ INAC

Adebayo makes history as first performance painter @ INAC

ADEBAYO Ebenezar Seun brought something special, refreshing and innovative to the 2023 International Arts and Crafts Expo, INAC. For the first time in the history of INAC, the audience was entertained to what the artists called performance art. He came on stage with a blank canvas, oil paints, and instantly painted a portrait of Otunba Runsewe in two minutes! That feat sent electric waves of excitement across the audience.

Bolaji Ajayi unveils origins of ‘Akiti The Hunter’

Bolaji Ajayi unveils origins of ‘Akiti The Hunter’

Bolaji Ajayi, the creative genius behind the thrilling African action superhero series “Akiti The Hunter,” has revealed the inspiration and motivation behind the creation of the captivating literature.

29 countries, 16 states, 20 NGOs arrive Abuja for 2023 INAC

29 countries, 16 states, 20 NGOs arrive Abuja for 2023 INAC

So far, 29 countries, 16 states and about 20 NGOs have taken positions at Abuja Intercontinental Hotel (formerly Abuja Sheraton Hotel) for the 2023 annual International Arts & Crafts Expo, INAC, which began today, Thursday, September 7, 2023.

Connection between diligence and focus

Connection between diligence and focus

Diligence in life cannot be attained without being focused, and to achieve same, consistency, persistence and remaining focused must be imbibed as a lifestyle.

Runsewe bags Chinese Cultural Bridge Builder Award

Runsewe bags Chinese Cultural Bridge Builder Award

Impressed by Otunba Runsewe’s outstanding contributions to the arts, culture and tourism industry in Nigeria and Africa and his sterling efforts at building and sustaining the cultural relationship between Nigeria and China, the Nigeria-China Business Council has honoured him with the award of Cultural Bridge Builder.

Girls in Maritime Technology: Adaeze’s solo art exhibition

Girls in Maritime Technology: Adaeze’s solo art exhibition

An art exhibition of paintings titled “Girls in Maritime Technology”, which featured the artworks of Adaeze Charlyn Udom, a contemporary artist, writer and staff of the National Inland Water Ways Authority, NIWA, recently held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos.

Book on story of Nigeria’s book industry for launch

Book on story of Nigeria’s book industry for launch

A book titled “The Fine Art of Bookselling: Reflections of Nigeria’s Industry Stakeholders” which captures the beautiful back stories of Nigeria’s book industry and how much the industry has evolved with each generation has been scheduled for launch by 11 am on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at OPTS Hall, Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry, LCCI, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

A peek into Fabowale’s Nostalgia and Tears

A peek into Fabowale’s Nostalgia and Tears

In this collection of evocative poems titled, “Nostalgia and Tears F’orile,” Lola Fabowale, a Nigerian-Canadian social policy analyst, essayist, and poet presents the poem in three different sections, each with an average of 10 poems, written in a skillful and attractive style. The poem is educative, brilliant and entertaining.

Authors speak @ CORA-NPL book party

Authors speak @ CORA-NPL book party

The Committee for Relevant Arts, CORA-The Nigeria Prize for Literature (CORA-NPL) book party, is usually an occasion literary enthusiast look forward to. Its enriching content and the fact that it promotes literature, Nigerian authors and reading culture, makes it a captivating book feast.