To honour the memory  and inspirational life of  her mother, the late Professor Dora Akunyili, whose life and legacy inspired millions when she confronted misogyny and battled corruption in Nigeria to a standstill, Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr has authored an intimate memoir titled: I Am Because We Are: An African Mother’s Fight for the Soul of a […]

By Japhet Davidson Another chapter opened for  US-based Nigerian artist, IkéUdé in faraway Washington, as his exhibition, tagged: Nollywood Portraits, was on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art, starting Saturday, February 5, 2022. Speaking about the exhibition, Osahon Akpata, Project Director of Nollywood Portraits said: “We are very excited to join the […]

By Prisca Sam-Duru Looking at 2022 with maximum optimism, it’s expected that the global literary community will be bustling with new offerings this year, as most writers made good use of the lockdowns at the height of the pandemic to write. Already, there are books in diverse categories- thrillers, coming-of-age stories, comedies, romance and historical […]

By Prisca Sam-Duru Winners of the WeNaija Photography Competition tagged: Visions of Nigeria, emerged last week during an exhibition of the top 100 images selected from hundreds of entries received. Organised by the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund, NSSF, the WeNaija Photo Contest which came to an end with the exhibition held at the Coronation Gallery, […]

By Chukwuma Ajakah From February 27 to March 4, 2022, at Landmark Event Centre, Lekki, Lagos, Africa NXT will present NXT.ART Fair, a debut edition visioned to be the largest gathering of innovators from across Africa and the Diaspora. The fair focuses on contemporary aspirations and future realities, while capturing an encompassing content across creative […]

By Osa Amadi The Director-General of National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe, has advocated for an improved Nigeria-China relations such as collaboration with Chinese Government to create a world class Nigeria-China resort for enhancement of tourism and national development. Runsewe, who is also the President, World Crafts Council (Africa Region) made the […]

As count down to 2023 general elections begins, it appears the wheel of recycling politicians who have dealt ruthlessly with the country is getting stronger, considering that this same set of politicians are the ones indicating interest to run for presidency.

By Chukwuma Ajakah In a novel collection of poems titled: Paper Planes and Other Poems, Sijibomi Juba explores topical issues that resonate with readers across diverse age brackets. Published 2020, Paper Planes and Other Poems is a collection of 20 lyrical-cum narrative poems, about virtually all aspects of life- relationships, career, marriage, family life, weather, […]

By Prisca Sam-Duru Over 100 students and professionals from across the globe – Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, United Kingdom, Scotland, United States, Brazil, Botswana, Canada, Ghana, United Arab Emirates, UAE, Jamaica, Barbados, etc. – were received as members of the Arts in Medicine Fellowship global family. The fellows from 16 countries around the world were hosted […]

By Prisca Sam-Duru They are young, six in number and are the latest pack from Rele Arts Foundation’s bootcamp programme. Now in its seventh year, Rele’s annual showcase of young artists across Africa, opened Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos.Curated by Adeoluwa Oluwajoba, this edition, which remains open till Saturday, February […]