In a landmark moment of cultural pride and national recognition, His Grace, King (Adm.) Goddy Idaminabo Idikisime-Olunwa, JP, CON, the esteemed Amanyanabo of Kala-Ogoloma Kingdom, was today honoured by the Ijaw Nation for his exemplary leadership and enduring contributions to national development. The Ijaw National Congress (INC), the apex socio-cultural body of the Ijaw people, […]

Saturday June 21, will remain a memorable day for Prince Adeniyi Nehemiah Aromolaran, the Executive Director of Enterprise Services at the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC), as he unveiled his new book to mark his 60th birthday.

The first edition of an art exhibition known as Canvas & Cocktails will hold from July 19 – 25, 2O25  at Spotlight Creative Hub, Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

By Ayo Onikoyi The Delta State Government, through the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Entertainment, has announced the second edition of the Delta State Creative & Entertainment Summit. Following a successful maiden edition last year at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, this year’s summit promises a larger and more dynamic gathering […]

Saturday, June 21, 2025, was a remarkable day for both the Cartoon Association of Nigeria, CARTAN, and the art icon, Emeritus Professor Dele Jegede, who turned 80 on April 19. On this day, CARTAN opened an art exhibition in honour of Prof. Dele Jegede’s 80th birthday. The exhibition, titled “A Life Well Drawn,” ran until June 28.

By Prisca Sam-Duru Activities marking the 10th anniversary of the late Ooni of Ile-Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, continued during the week, with the grand finale of the Inter-State Inter-School debate. The Three-State Inter-School debate was part of a series of cultural, intellectual, and commemorative events marking the 10th anniversary of the passing […]

On a first observation, works by renowned Nigerian sculptor Adewuyi Kehinde Ken, professionally known as Kenny Adewuyi seem like antiques, but they are actually contemporary pieces.

Continuing its legacy as a powerful platform for cultural dialogue, artistic innovation, and intellectual engagement inspired by the enduring influence of Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE) returns for its 16th edition this July.

After being upbraided by netizens for crossing the legendary River Nun to Bumoundi on a rustic fisherman’s boat without a lifejacket in 2019 to cover the burial of renowned poet Gabriel Okara, I was hesitant to cross another large body of water on a rickety boat to Tarkwa Bay to interview five visual artists who had been on that man-made island for a two-week art residency.

As we all know by now, the Netherlands has officially returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking the largest single repatriation of these historic artefacts since they were looted over 120 years ago during the British colonial invasion of the Benin Kingdom in 1897.

Result-driven with over 10 years working experience as a manager, administrator and arts consultant, Bukola Sanu, has made tremendous impact in the art, culture and entertainment industries.

As different activities are expected to celebrate the 2025 Black History Month of the U.K, the First Lady of Kwara State, Her Excellency, Prof Olufolake Abdulrazaq, has expressed support for one of the major events holding at the British Museum, U.K.

The West Africa Economic Summit, often referred to by its acronym, WAES, is set to deliver an unforgettable experience to the sub-region’s business community.

By Chukwuma Ajakah In a momentous dedication ceremony held at the historic Lincoln School on May 17, 2025, Dr. Bolaji Ogunwo, a distinguished Lecturer and Artist from the University of Lagos, UNILAG, and Dr. Kevin Cupka, Head and Director of the Center for Archeological Research at Missouri State University, proudly received the prestigious Lincoln School […]

Mike Ejeagha, popularly known as “Gentleman Mike Ejeagha,” was a celebrated Nigerian folklorist, songwriter, and musician born on April 4, 1930, in Imezi Owa, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.