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NLNG-CORA 2021 book feast honouring 11 laureates

NLNG-CORA 2021 book feast honouring 11 laureates

In the tradition of the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in union with the Committee for Relevant Art (CORA), the 2021 edition of CORA/The Nigeria Prize for Literature Book Party in honour of the eleven shortlisted authors for the Nigeria Prize for Literature, NPL, 2021, held Sunday, August 8, 2021

I will use culture to unite Nigeria, says Runsewe

I will use culture to unite Nigeria, says Runsewe

The Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe (OON) who is also the President of the World Crafts Council, African Region, has said that his ultimate goal as the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture is to use culture to unite Nigeria and bring about sustainable peace and national development.

Fela the Spirit @ 24

Fela the Spirit @ 24

Let’s just begin by stating that Fela the Spirit transformed into a higher spirit on this day 24 years ago.

Nigeria Int’l Book Fair awakening the giant in women

Nigeria Int’l Book Fair awakening the giant in women

The 20th edition of the Nigeria International Book Fair (NIBF) opened last Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the Habour Point Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos with the Wife of Ekiti State Governor and Chairperson, Nigerian Governors’ Wives Forum, Her Excellency, Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi advocating that women should be encouraged to participate actively in the book value chain.

Case against gender-based violence

Case against gender-based violence

From its ominous title to the last piece, John Akerele’s collection of poems, “Blood on the Dancefloor” is replete with images of gender-based violence that leaves the girl-child in a state of utter desolation long after the incident occurred.

Ekiti hosting NAFEST to showcase cultural potentials – Gov Fayemi

Ekiti hosting NAFEST to showcase cultural potentials – Gov Fayemi

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of  Ekiti says the state will host the 2021 National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) to showcase its cultural heritage to the world. The governor also said the state expected to attract investors to tap into its abundant economic potentials through the hosting. Fayemi stated this on Tuesday, while addressing delegates at the 52nd […]

Aguddah’s artistic touch reverberates in Lagos

Aguddah’s artistic touch reverberates in Lagos

By Japhet Davidson It was another amazing outing for one of Nigeria’s contemporary prolific artist, Mr Sylvester Aguddah as he added another feather to his myraids of caps with the successful hosting of a unique solo exhibition that showcased his works from 1999/2000 till date. The venue was as usual the art friendly hotel that […]