The Arts

‘Layers of Seeing’: Group exhibition holds at Orisun Art Gallery in Abuja

By Josephine Agbonkhese Orisun Art Gallery presented Layers of Seeing, a group exhibition bringing together five artists whose works explored the many ways we encounter ourselves, one another, and the worlds we inhabit. Featuring Ibrahim Kareem, Anehita Aletor, Ololade Oletubo, Samson Yusuf, and Deborah Ibeme, the exhibition brought photography, painting and drawing into conversation around […]
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Parenting undergirds society’s happenings — Tochi Opara, author

Tochi Opara holds a Masters degree in Law, LL.M, from the University of Lagos, and is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and Associate member of the Standing Committee of Mediation Advocates, ASCMA, UK. Opara, who has just discovered another viable means of expressing her views on topical issues to a wider audience – writing – speaks on her new book titled “21st Century Parenting”, and other issues

Ify Oraemeka: Turning uncommon pieces to master pieces

By Japhet Davidson IFEANYICHUKWU Oraemeka is one of the female curators making waves in the male-dominated art industry. Ordinarily, seeing her in an exhibition hall, one would conclude that she is either there as a collector or someone with the family to view art works, but that was not to be, the young beautiful graduate […]

I want to see Nigerian authors succeed globally -Mrs Ilusanmi

By Elizabeth Osayande GONE are the days when writers are referred to as beggars. For Mrs. Awele Ilusanmi, not only can authors make money from their craft, they also get recognition and support with the right network.  Mrs. Ilusanmi is an acclaimed self author of two books: Comforting Arms- A Compilation of motivational Christian Poems: […]

African arts in Scotland

New research reveals that African arts are some of the continent’s most notable modernist artists; together they provide a range of insights into the interests and concerns that pervaded the era of independence.

What we need the most now in Nigeria is peace – Jamiu Abiola

It has been almost three decades since the late Alhaja Kudirat Abiola died. In this interview, one of her children, Alhaji Jamiu Abiola, a prolific author who wrote “The Stolen Presidency” shares his plans to use a new NGO to further immortalise his mother, Alhaja Kudirat Abiola

Incorporating the arts into healthcare

Recently, the United States Consulate General in collaboration with Tender Arts Nigeria unveiled an “Arts and Medicine Innovation Hub” hosted at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos

African children should enjoy animated characters like them — Akintobi, author

Netherlands-based Ranti Akintobi, who works full time as a Finance Manager, was born in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. The author of “The Royal Visit” is fascinated by diverse cultures of peoples across the globe, having lived in three continents (North America, Europe, and Africa) in London, Chicago, New Jersey, Ibadan etc

Hero of Faith: A song of hope for Leah Sharibu

For four years now, little Leah Sharibu has been missing in her schools’ Children’s Day celebration. Not only that she has been transformed against her will into a teenage mother of two as we heard in the news, but she has also been forcefully converted to Islam by her captors

Poetic Tribute to Pius Adesanmi

In a rare show of collective grief, celebrated and emerging poets within and outside Africa, present a synergy of voices, mourning the demise of Pius Adebola Adesanmi

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