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The Shadows of the Mind: The Dark Surrealism of Favor Leo Ileogben

The Shadows of the Mind: The Dark Surrealism of Favor Leo Ileogben

By Onyeka Ezike In recent years, a new generation of artists has begun redefining how contemporary African art engages with psychology, symbolism, and digital culture. Among them is Favor Leo Ileogben, a Lagos-born artist whose haunting surrealist compositions probe the deeper layers of human consciousness. Through charcoal, graphite, and imaginative symbolism, Ileogben’s work invites viewers […]

Return to Mangruvia: Bruno Liman’s gripping tale of homegrown democracy

Return to Mangruvia: Bruno Liman’s gripping tale of homegrown democracy

By Chukwuma Ajakah Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous African nation, “Return to Mangruvia” by Nigerian author, Bruno Liman, is a gripping novella that weaves a complex tale of power tussle, resilience, and transformation. “Return to Mangruvia” is the riveting account of the monarchical nation of Mangruvia, which represents a typical African country facing […]

Empowering through art: Renowned artist gifts FUL legacy gallery, institute

Empowering through art: Renowned artist gifts FUL legacy gallery, institute

By Chukwuma Ajakah Renowned artist, Chief Nike Davis-Okundaye has gifted the Federal University, Lokoja, FUL, a cutting-edge art gallery and institute, further cementing her legacy of empowering communities. Nike Okundaye, popularly known as “Mama Nike,” has a track record of promoting artists and empowering rural communities through art galleries, exhibitions, cottage weaving workshops, and crafts […]