Reimagining reality from Yusuf Durodola’s New Gaze
Durodola explains his motivation in framing perception as both a subject of interest and method, saying, “While the eyes allow us to see, it is perception that enables us to negotiate the presence of our reality.”
LASU Day of Tribute to Prof Lai Oso
On July 11, 2023, the Lagos State University Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, LASU FCMS, gathered the general public, members of various academic communities, media professionals, journalists and institutions of higher learning to the Buba Marwa Auditorium, LASU, to pay their tributes to the late Prof Lai Oso who died in a motorcar accident on Saturday, June 24, 2023.
Matthew Yusuf’s journey to fame
In 2022, Matthew Yusuf won the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award, AMVCA, Best Lighting Designer award. He repeated the feat this year when he won the AMVCA 2023 award on ‘Best Lighting Designer in TV Series’ for ‘Brotherhood’.
Terra Firma: Bolaji’s paintings of COVID-19 gains
All is set for the opening of an exhibition of recent paintings by Dr Bolaji Ogunwo titled “Terra Firma”. The exhibition opens on Sunday, July 16 at National Museum, Onikan, Lagos, and runs till Saturday, July 22, 2023.
FUJI: A Opera exhibition hits London
The Africa Centre in London will present FUJI: A Opera, a multi-dimensional exhibition beginning from August 18- 28, 2023.
Paloma Picasso takes over late father’s estate
Paloma Ruiz-Picasso, the last of Pablo Picasso’s four children, has been appointed administrator of the estate managing rights linked to the artist and his work, replacing her brother Claude.
Bariga Kids thrill Lagosians with Janggu Drumming Skills
It was an exciting and most thrilling experience for parents and theatre art lovers who watched the Bariga kids show off their Janggu drumming skills at the Janggu with Papa 2023 graduation ceremony.
The power of mother’s love in More than a miracle
More than a Miracle is an emotional and heart-rending story of a mother’s love for her son, and ferocity in which we would go to any length to save someone we love.
Ojude Oba: Cultural content we must take seriously – Runsewe
The Director-General, National Council for Arts & Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe, has identified the annual Ojude Oba Festival as “a cultural content we must take seriously. Runsewe made the observation last weekend at the 2023 Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
The Quest: A story exploring timeless themes
The Westernisation of storytelling, especially in Nigeria, is partly responsible for the dearth of cultural values, according to some experts.
Intercontinental Distillers to support cultural festivals
Intercontinental Distillers Limited, renowned for the production of Nigeria’s foremost prayer drink, ‘Eagle Aromatic Schnapps’ has thrown its weight in support of cultural festivals.
