NLNG announces Inaugural longlist for Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts
By Prisca Sam-Duru The Advisory Board of the newly established The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts (NPCA), has announced the first-ever nominees for the prize. From 98 submissions, 11 documentary entries have advanced in the inaugural edition of the US$20,000 Prize. Sponsored by NLNG, the newly introduced Prize is open to Nigerian creatives aged 18 […]
Holding court again: Alabule – Àdúgbò, and the Return of Live Music
By Japhet Davidson There was a time in Lagos when musicians did not just perform — they held court. Icons like King Sunny Adé, Oliver De Coque, Dr. Victor Olaiya, Bobby Benson, Lagbaja, and Fela Kuti built their own venues — cultural fortresses where sound, society and identity converged. They were not merely artists; they […]
Samson Oriyomi Yusuf Participates in the ’35th Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality’
Fine art photographer, Samson Oriyomi Yusuf, is currently participating in the “35th Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality,” an international group exhibition organised by Circular Art-space in Bristol, United Kingdom. Hosted by Circular Art-space, Bristol, the exhibition opened on February 26, 2026, and will remain accessible to the public until March 22, 2026. The exhibition […]
LGW to celebrate cultural energy of Lagos arts
The Lagos Gallery Weekend (LGW) has announced the 3rd edition of its citywide celebration of contemporary art, spotlighting the creative and cultural energy of Lagos.
Perspectives on Dr Enewaridideke Ekanpou as a celebrated literary luminary from the creeks of Niger Delta
By Ebikabowei Kedikumo Today, we lift our hearts and voices in celebration of an extraordinary man whose life reads like a finely crafted novel and whose pen has become a blazing torch for his people. Happy birthday, Dr Ekanpou Enewaridideke – son of the creeks, conscience of the Niger Delta, and fearless custodian of Ijaw […]
Learnstar: 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.
