The Arts

A satirical portrait of Nigeria’s misgovernance

Title of book: Spiked Beyond SpikesAuthor: Ekanpou EnewarididekeReviewer: Ebikabowei Kedikumo This study examines satire, political allegory and governance crisis in Nigeria in Ekanpou Enewaridideke’s  “Spiked Beyond Spikes”. Using New Historicism as its theoretical framework, the study argues that the novel fictionalises Nigeria’s post-1999 political realities, especially the Niger Delta struggle for resource control, development and […]
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Adeyemi, others exhibit Testament of Legacy @ National Museum

All is set for an unparalleled artistic spectacle as Testament of Legacy: Time and Space ushers in the masterful brushstrokes of legendary artist, Dr. Kunle Adeyemi alongside the innovative works of 24 multitalented artists who have passed through his esteemed tutelage.

Mother Dearest births children art competition @ Nike Art Gallery 

The 2025 edition of  the Mother Dearest annual art exhibition hosted by Nike Art Gallery, Lagos broke records with an astonishing  20, 000 viewers, 60 captivating entries, and global online participation, showcasing the power of art to unite and inspire.  

Ofala Festival 2025: Celebrating unity and resilience

This October, the historic city of Onitsha in Anambra State will once again burst into a jubilant display of culture, tradition, and community spirit as it hosts the much-anticipated Ofala Festival.

The significance of Florence Eshalomi’s visit to Kokopelli

By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts Editor Recently, Florence Eshalomi, MP and the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria, visited Kokopelli Art Gallery during her trip to Nigeria. As UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria, her role includes promoting trade and investment between the two countries, removing trade barriers, boosting exports, and attracting investments. Florence Eshalomi is also […]

Unveiling vision to cement Lagos as global arts, culture & tourism hub

Mr. Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, recently addressed journalists covering arts, culture, and tourism in Lagos, emphasising the state government’s commitment to making Lagos a global competitor in tourism and cultural vibrancy.

Celebrating a Legacy of Resilience

LEGACY announces itself into Lagos like weather breaking after weeks of humidity—charged, inevitable, impossible to ignore. Opening at 1952 Africa Gallery, the exhibition gathers former winners of the Life In My City Art Festival (LIMCAF), the long-running platform that has scouted and nurtured Nigeria’s emerging artistic voices since 2007.

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