The textile art of Oreoluwa Ayoyimika Odufejo for safer environment
Ibukun Awosika praises Fashola’s book
Akubo’s gripping Sonnets of Motherhood
Promoting African art, creatives through Access ART X Prize
My father told us folklores, oral history — Godstime
The weariless art historian, Dr Simon Ikpakronyi
Fred Agbeyegbe @ 88: Thrilling theatrics for iconic playwright
Half the moment: Insights into Bukola Abiodun’s light treatment
Prof Lasisi delivers UI 538th inaugural lecture
Ashluxe unveils Kalakuta Republic as homage to Fela’s spirit
I would like to replicate my academic strides in music – N’naya
My MBE celebrates African creatives – Olagoke
NCAC, Turkey parley on cultural development programmes
Angela R Morris inspires readers in her debut book

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Arts in 2023 amid divisive general election
The year 2023 was a general election year. The highly divisive election that pitched Nigerian youths against old and corrupt politicians dominated a greater part of 2023, almost stifling arts events. But towards the end of the years activities in the sector managed to pick up.
Popoola’s large historical sculpture for Oba Elegushi
A magnificent sculptural piece of a lion showcasing a fusion of royalty, culture, history, and creativity was recently presented to Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, the Kusenla 111 of Ikate Kingdom, in his palace in Lekki, Lagos by sculptor and environmental artist, Dotun Popoola.
Synopsis of Bawa Amos’ origin of C’Lela Language
In his new book on the language of the Lelna people of Northwestern Nigeria, prolific writer and historian, Prince Bawa Amos reveals the multidimensional nature of language as the live wire of every society.
Times and Places connects Badejo, Legacy Empire
Abiodun Badejo’s solo art exhibition titled Times and Places, shown from December 3-8, 2023 at Gemini Art Gallery, King George V Road, Onikan, Lagos, marked a significant part in the artist’s growing trajectory. Also, the exhibition asserted the promoter, Legacy Empire Gallery, LLC’s grip on Africa and diaspora art market.
The 2024 Pilgrimage to Ogbobabou Forest in Akparemogbene
By Ekanpou Enewaridideke Ogbobabou, I have come to seek the radiance of your face in my affairs. Before you an altar stands carrying offerings An altar of Ekpeleta stakes upon which sits the cut vagina of drum. A white cloth spread on the cut vagina of the drum conveying items. Kernels, dry red pepper, alligator […]
The making of Emeldah Atelier’s African print brand
In life, while some people’s paths run straight from their courses of study in school to matching professions after school, the paths of others take different twists and turns from their academic disciplines until they find and settle down on their God-given talents. Imelda Obiora, creator of the international African print fashion brand, Emeldah Atelier, belongs to the later category of professionals described above.
Evolution Choir emerges winner of Eko Pitch Perfect Competition
The 2023 edition of the annual musical talent-hunt fiesta, tagged: “Eko Hotel Pitch Perfect Singing Competition” which held at the Eko Hotel & Suites ended on Friday, December 22, 2023 with the Evolution Children’s Choir beating all other contestants
The coming of the King
At this time of year, we celebrate the birthday of the mightiest figure who ever came into human history.
When Izu’s Million Mile Experience showed in Lagos
American-based Nigerian photographer, Izu Okwuobasi, has staged his first solo photography exhibition titled ‘Obodo Oyinbo: The Million Mile Experience’
Lagos hosts maiden edition of Lagos Street Art Festival
Angola said on Thursday it would leave OPEC over a disagreement on production quotas following the oil cartel’s decision last month to further slash output next year.

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