The transformative power of Omolade’s Molete Light Trails
Reimagining reality from Yusuf Durodola’s New Gaze
Former Assemblies of God GS headlines Okolobo’s book launch
Legacy in the Making: The Luxury World of Prateek Suri
Future Tech Conference kicks off @ OOU
German Consulate, Goethe-Institut Host ‘Berlinale-Back-to-Back’ to Strengthen Nollywood-German Ties
Championing inclusivity through +234 Arts Fair
LGW to celebrate cultural energy of Lagos arts
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SubscribeLearnstar: A platform for young creatives in Nigeria
Nigeria is rapidly cementing its reputation as a creative hub for young talents, bolstered by the growing influence of edtech companies such as Learnstar, an online education platform offering a curriculum uniquely tailored to Africa’s needs.
Reclaiming the Narrative: Joel ‘Kachi Benson’s lens spotlights Mothers of Chibok Girls
Benson’s influence now extends beyond the screen. As a mentor and a technical consultant for the newly established NLNG-sponsored Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts
Tributes as Catholic faithful bid Msgr. Phillip Hoteyin farewell
Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos on Monday, February 16, 2026, held the first part of the final rites to celebrate the impactful life and enduring legacy of late Very Rev. Msgr. Philip Adesina Hoteyin
Ibim Cookey explores Niger Delta environment in ‘Spills of the Creek’
By Osa Amadi Mitochondria Gallery, Houston, Texas, presents “Spills of the Creek,” a special show by Nigerian artist and architect, Ibim Cookey, tracing the history of environmental pollution and resource exploitation in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. The exhibition runs from February 27 to February 28, 2026, at Golden Brown Ranch, Port Harcourt, 21 Link Road, Sani […]
The Jinx-breaker in Izonebi Alfred as a musician
By Enewaridideke Ekanpou Dr. (h.c.) Izonebi Alfred of Ndoro, Torugbene and Oyangbene in Bayelsa and Delta States, popularly called Jking, with identifiable marks of compositional and stage performance kingship and honorific professorship in Ijaw music, has fled Nigeria to engage his task of storytelling in music and stage performance in the UK. This signals a […]
The Macallan, Alexis Galleries champion modern African artistry
The Macallan, the world-renowned single-malt Scotch whisky, continues to champion craftsmanship, creativity, and sustainability through its partnership with Alexis Galleries for the “Recycling Matters II” exhibition.
Nigeria ignites AfroVision X 2026 drive, targets global creative market leadership
It was a dream come true for the organisers as Nigeria officially launched its national activation for AfroVision X 2026, a month-long global celebration of African and Caribbean creativity scheduled to take place across Toronto, Brampton and Mississauga, Canada, from June 1 to June 30, 2026.
Kaduna journalist Noah Ebije turns rural struggles into Art
For many writers, creativity is cultivated in classrooms and libraries. But for Noah Ebije, a correspondent with The Sun Newspapers in Kaduna, the roots of his literary voice lie in the quiet rhythms and hardships of rural life in Kogi State.
Fragments to Wholeness: Therapy in colour and form
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts Editor Olubunmi Elizabeth Ebisemiju, the Nigerian-born, UK-based visual artist behind Elinth Arts, has made a name for herself in contemporary art by weaving her real life experiences of abuse, motherhood, relocation, and emotional trauma into stunning abstract and digital drawings. Born in June 1995, Ebisemiju’s journey from unisex fashion designer, under […]
Entries for Nigeria Prizes 2026 open with focus on AI, poetry, documentary filmmaking
By Prisca Sam-DuruThe Nigeria Prizes competition officially kicked off on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with Call for Entries for the 2026 cycle.This year’s edition focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation; Poetry for The Nigeria Prize for Literature; and Documentary Filmmaking for the newly […]
Tribute to Legacy: Celebrating the Art of Nike Davies-Okundaye
The vibrant city of Miami played host to the celebration of art and legacy as renowned Nigerian artist, art promoter, and founder of the famous Nike Arts Gallery, Chief (Mrs) Nike Davies-Okundaye,, took center stage at Ko Art Space, a popular Miami-based gallery.
New report documents cultural and creative realities of Nigeria’s comic book industry
The Bookause 2025 Annual Nigerian Comic Industry Report (AKA The Bookause Report) has been released for public access
NLNG empowers over 180 journalists at #NLNGChangeYourStory Workshop
The NLNG has reinforced its commitment to strengthening stakeholder capability and advancing professionalism within Nigeria’s media space
Guardians of Legacy: How Nigeria’s Art Collectors Are Reframing Preservation
In Lagos, a gathering of minds recently underscored a truth too often overlooked: art is not merely acquired, it is safeguarded
‘Recycling Matters II’ brings trash to treasure @ Alexis Galleries
Lagos art lovers have plenty to anticipate as “Recycling Matters II” gears up to open at Alexis Galleries on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
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