The year 2023 was a general election year. The highly divisive election that pitched Nigerian youths against old and corrupt politicians dominated a greater part of 2023, almost stifling arts events. But towards the end of the years activities in the sector managed to pick up.

A magnificent sculptural piece of a lion showcasing a fusion of royalty, culture, history, and creativity was recently presented to Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, the Kusenla 111 of Ikate Kingdom, in his palace in Lekki, Lagos by sculptor and environmental artist, Dotun Popoola.

In his new book on the language of the Lelna people of Northwestern Nigeria, prolific writer and historian, Prince Bawa Amos reveals the multidimensional nature of language as the live wire of every society.

Abiodun Badejo’s solo art exhibition titled Times and Places, shown from December 3-8, 2023 at Gemini Art Gallery, King George V Road, Onikan, Lagos, marked a significant part in the artist’s growing trajectory. Also, the exhibition asserted the promoter, Legacy Empire Gallery, LLC’s grip on Africa and diaspora art market.

By Ekanpou Enewaridideke Ogbobabou, I have come to seek the radiance of your face in my affairs. Before you an altar stands carrying offerings An altar of Ekpeleta stakes upon which sits the cut vagina of drum. A white cloth spread on the cut vagina of the drum conveying items. Kernels, dry red pepper, alligator […]