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. […]
My father told us folklores, oral history — Godstime
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts Editor Assin Godstime is an author who has written more than 20 books. In this interview with Vanguard, he shares a tiny fraction of his childhood story and the titles, especially his “Holy Sinner” published in 2020: What’s your academic background? How did you become a writer? I hold law degrees […]
The weariless art historian, Dr Simon Ikpakronyi
Dr. Simon Odey Ikpakronyi joined the services of the National Gallery of Art, NGA, Nigeria in December, 1993 as Senior Visual Art Officer, having completed his first degree at the Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Zaria in 1991 and the mandatory National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, programme in 1992.
Fred Agbeyegbe @ 88: Thrilling theatrics for iconic playwright
Iconic playwright and multi-talented intellectual, Pa Fred Agbeyegbe is eighty-eight, and one of the activities held in his honour, was the command performance of one of his numerous plays, “The King Must Dance Naked.”
Fobally Gallery woos collectors, enthusiasts with 45-day discount sales
To address the challenges faced by artists, especially emerging artists in Nigeria, while promoting their works, Fobally Art World Africa is launching a 45-day discounted art sales event.
Half the moment: Insights into Bukola Abiodun’s light treatment
Mastering light direction, to the fine art photographer, is priestly expertise. Fundamentally, what source?
