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 […]
Enduring Legacies: The man who collected 30,000 pieces of artworks!
His name is Andrew Ine, CEO and Founder of Krabhouse Gallery. One question begs to be asked: Why hasn’t Mr. Ine, an Itshekiri man, been recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the individual with the largest collection of artworks in the world?
UNIUYO’s 1st indigenous professor of music to deliver 118th Inaugural Lecture
On September 11, 2025, the University of Uyo will host an event steeped in both academic prestige and spiritual significance—the 118th Inaugural Lecture, delivered by Professor Isaac Essiet Udoh.
Emmanuel set to explore “Burden or Becoming” in new art exhibition
Contemporary artist Emmanuel Bankole is set to unveil a thought-provoking body of work in his latest exhibition titled Parable of the Talents: Burden or Becoming.
Irinke Rindo: Nigerian art exhibition opens in Chicago
The much-anticipated exhibition Irinke Rindo, showcasing recent paintings by two leading Nigerian artists, Dr. Bolaji Ogunwo and Segun Aiyesan, will opened 30th August 2025 at the Faie Afrikanart Gallery. The exhibition runs through 20th September 2025.
Irinke Rindo: A Nigerian art exhibition opening soon in Chicago
The much-anticipated exhibition Irinke Rindo, showcasing recent paintings by two leading Nigerian artists, Dr. Bolaji Ogunwo and Segun Aiyesan, will open on 30th August 2025 at the Faie Afrikanart Gallery. The exhibition runs through 20th September 2025.
Van Gogh Museum faces closure over funding
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam warned Wednesday that it faced closure without more state funding, saying a 104-million-euro ($120 million) renovation was vital to protect its masterpieces.
Celebration of identity, nationhood in My Father’s Shadow film
A new feature film, “My Father’s Shadow” billed to hit the cinemas this September, celebrates memory, identity, fatherhood, and nationhood, reaffirming Nigeria’s creative power and inspiring investment in culturally authentic storytelling.
Art community mourns journalist and poet, Evelyn Osagie
Tributes have continued to pour for late journalist, performance poet and cultural advocate, Evelyn Osagie who died on Sunday, August 17, 2025 after a brief illness.
10,000 young artists to celebrate Nigeria with monumental legacy painting
Nigeria’s gifted artist, educator and four-time Guinness World Record holder Adetunwase Adenle, is set to host the painting of a most ambitious and complex monumental artwork on Nigeria’s historical narrative.
Battle of the Winds on stage at Terra Kulture
In collaboration with the National Arts Theatre, Lagos, Proud African Roots premiered the captivating production of Grandma Wura’s innovative play, I Wish I Wish Battle of the Winds, at Terra Kulture Art Studios, Victoria Island, on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
