New solo exhibition ‘Pure Water’ explores migration, environmental realities
By Prisca Sam-Duru & Onyeka Ezike Warm, smiling faces welcome visitors into Arami, a fine-dining space in Lekki, Lagos. But beyond its elegant setting, the restaurant is currently telling a different story, one of water, childhood, migration, freedom, history and the environment. The story is being told through Pure Water, an exclusive solo exhibition of […]
Alfred Izonebi’s song, Dibi, rules the airwaves
King Dr Alfred Izonebi, popularly called Jking by music enthusiasts, has once again, through his didactically structured musical compositions and dazzling stage performances, reasserted his position as the authentic king of Ijaw music, after the death of King Dr Robert Ebizimor in 2014. Presently, Izonebi rules the airwaves in the Niger Delta and beyond with his song, ‘Dibi’.
CITY KING: The Ovie of Agbarha-Warri Kingdom
Agbarha-Warri Kingdom is one of the three kingdoms in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The others are Okere-Urhobo and Warri (Iwerre) Kingdom.
The wailing’s in the streets
“Poverty anywhere is a threat to prosperity everywhere.” ~Adams Oshiomhole as NLC President. I’m In my thoughts today I wander around Wondering of this thistle Of the new red rain wetting Our angry streets Flashes of anger mob the streets Deafening silence of power An invocation of angry wailings Flaring up across Insipidly, the anger […]
I dislike ignorance, so I seek knowledge – Okenini
Blessing Okenini is an internationally reputed writer, an economist, policy adviser, project manager, consultant and certified life coach.
Artist calls for more investment in creative, tourism industries
A renowned contemporary artist, mentor and art promoter, Godwin Archie-Abia, has called for more investment in the creative industries and tourism to further leverage economic growth for Nigeria. Archie-Abia who is the founder and director of WinArc Gallery, located in Ipaja area of Lagos, made the appeal during a chat with newsmen in his gallery.
