Nigerian group plays ‘ZIK’, ‘OBEY’ live at London Shaw Theatre
By Prisca Sam-Duru The highly anticipated London staging of ZIK and OBEY, two landmark theatrical productions celebrating the lives, legacies, and enduring impact of some of Nigeria’s most influential historical and cultural icons, have been scheduled for August 2026. The productions taking place courtesy of Lebara Nigeria and the Duke of Shomolu Foundation will be staged on […]
Fela Kuti: Celebrating Abami Eda with Afrobeat Rebellion exhibition
It was celebration galore on Sunday, October 12, 2025, as the much-anticipated exhibition chronicling the life and music career of late Afrobeat king Fela Kuti opened at the Ecobank Pan African Centre, Lagos.
Edu Muyyassir: From visa denial to writing book on resilience
By Onyeka Ezike At just 17 years old, Edu Muyyassir, a freshman at Pan Atlantic University, Lagos State, studying Information Science and Media Studies, has turned his personal struggles and adversity into a powerful message of hope, grit, and resilience. His first published book titled “The comeback code,” is a compelling guide on resilience and […]
FCA Lagos: Exploring the cultural and creative industries of Africa
It was a gathering of over 1,000 participants from across Africa and Europe as the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy and the Lagos State government, organized the second edition of Forum Creation Africa with the theme “Cultural and Creative Industry Forum,” a platform dedicated to exploring the cultural and creative industries of the African continent and its diasporas. The event was held recently at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.
Shogbade’s ‘Whispers of the Tide’ and African spirituality
Abayomi Shogbade’s photographic art is mainly an engagement with African spirituality, cultural memory, and identity.
Barber, Heyman @ 11th Sogal auction of modern, contemporary masters
For its uniqueness in the history of Sogal art auction, the 2025 edition tagged has lineup of artists across generations and geographical areas.
An evening of inspiration, elegance as Olugbile triumphs with ‘Sanya’ for $100,000 lit Prize
The Nigerian literary scene celebrated its newest Laurette as Olugbile’s ‘Sanya’ was named the winner of The Nigeria Prize for Literature (NPL) 2025,
A Labourer’s Worthy of His Earnings — A personal reflection on Dauda Itopa Ova’s wooden testimony
The way Ova’s art gives humanity back to the people we frequently pass is what most moves me
FREEE Recycle celebrates anniversary with an art exhibition
In a bid to reposition Nigeria’s economy through environmental sustainability, transforming waste materials into meaningful creative products, FREEE Recycle Limited, a company that produces reusable, eco-friendly rubber products from recycled end-of-life tyres, has commemorated its fifth anniversary with an art exhibition themed “From Waste to Heritage.” The event was held at Access Bank headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Francis Agemo unveils “OMẸMITỌNLẸẸ” at Alexis Galleries
Renowned Badagry-based artist, Francis Agemo, is set to open his major solo exhibition titled “OMẸMITỌNLẸẸ: An Artist’s Reflection on the Cycle of Life and Legacy” at Alexis Galleries on October 18, running through October 30.
Emars and the unclassifiable sound: A test of music’s future
In an industry built on categories and quick fixes, an artist who defies easy labeling is either a fool or a visionary.
