Reimagining money in Boluwatife Folorunso’s Cost of Appearance
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi In her work, Cost of Appearance, Boluwatife Esther Folorunso explores the Nigerian currency as a fashion statement. With the emblematic title “Cost of Appearance”, the artist primes visitors to expect visual narratives that ride on economic and socio-cultural terms. Cost of Appearance builds on Boluwatife’s previous work with subtitles like “Spent Monuments”, […]
A Spirit in the Canvas: Threads of Time chronicles the enduring legacy of Tola Wewe
“Time by itself means nothing, no matter how fast it moves, unless we give it something to carry for us; something we value.”
Ohams marks 60th birthday with art exhibition
Frontline humorist and cartoon editor of The Sun newspapers, Albert Ohams, will celebrate his 60th birthday with an art exhibition titled Mastery and Milestones.
FREEE Art Residency for young artists reclaims culture through waste
In line with efforts geared towards recycling for a green economy and sustainable environment, a five-week eco-art residency hosted by Nigeria’s leading recycling firm brings sustainability and heritage into creative dialogue.
My work examines how digital platforms either reinforce or disrupt literary hierarchies – Pelumi Folajimi
Pelumi Folajimi, a Lecturer at the Department of Dramatic Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, is a creative writer and scholar
The Children’s Art Gallery partners with FAAN to showcase young Nigerian talent at MMIA
By Onyeka Ezike The Children’s Art Gallery, a platform dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and showcasing children’s creativity, recently partnered with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to promote Nigerian art through its first large-scale exhibition at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The exhibition featured 35 vibrant works from emerging young talents including Zizah […]
NGA receives inventory of National Art collections
In a bid to ensure the digitalization of art collections and provide easy access to the art inventory, the National Arts Gallery recently received the inventory of national art collections from across the country.
Nigerian artists in the diaspora redefining global landscape
Nigerian artists in the Diaspora have profoundly shaped global arts and literature by infusing Nigerian cultural perspectives with unique, compelling narratives.
The Secret Revolt Within: A Feminist Manifesto in The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives
Lola Shoneyin’s The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives is no ordinary domestic novel. What initially presents itself as a humorous peek into a polygamous Nigerian household quickly unfurls into a nuanced, unsparing feminist manifesto.
Don Crucifixto, Johnny Drille, other African stars entertain at The Last Rodeo’s opening
By Prisca Sam-Duru With what has been described as not just a concert but, a revolution of identity, storytelling, and social change, Balmoral Hall, Victoria Island, will transform into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This is as The Last Rodeo: The Final Ride of the Black Cowboys, presented by Don Crucifixto, takes center stage in a spectacular […]
Summer Camp: National theatre auditions children in talent hunt programme
With the view to helping young people ignite their imagination through storytelling and theatre activities, the National Theatre in collaboration with Proud African Roots, held auditions for children.
