The Arts

Colours, culture on display as Victoria Island carnival lights up Lagos

Colours, culture on display as Victoria Island carnival lights up Lagos

By Prisca Sam-Duru & Onyeka Ezike Victoria Island Lagos’ daily activities, usually marked by deafening sounds from corporate engines, horrific traffic and noise from several commercial activities are being replaced  by a different kind of vibe – entertainment. This is as Downtown Promotions lights up the streets of Victoria Island with its unveiling of the maiden […]
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Crossing the River Nun to bury Gabriel Okara

Crossing the River Nun to bury Gabriel Okara

FOR three solid days, the world converged in Yenagoa, Bayelsa to pay final respect to a great fisherman, a man of letters, Pa Gabriel Imomotimi Gbaingbain Okara before the mortal body he left behind was committed to mother earth in his village, Bumoundi.

Art is an instrument to fight corruption – Expert

Art is an instrument to fight corruption – Expert

ENUGU – FOUNDER of Word for Word Art Movement, Mr Ikenna Nwachukwu has said that art is a veritable tool in the fight against corruption as its appreciation enriches the mind and makes it a less fertile place for the seeds of corruption to grow.

Cross-Cultural Wisdom & Africa Day: The Art of Living for World Peace

Cross-Cultural Wisdom & Africa Day: The Art of Living for World Peace

In commemoration of this year’s Africa Day, the Art of Living, a non-governmental organisation, made a call for guidance through its founder, H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The event was conducted across over 25 African countries via a webcast with over 50,000 people in attendance.

Alexis Galleries showcase works of 11 contemporary artists

Alexis Galleries showcase works of 11 contemporary artists

Eleven artists whose works are being exhibited include Patrick Tagoe-Tuckson, Uchay Joel Chima, Olisa Nwadiogbu, Jimmy Uche Nwanne, Djakou Kassi Nathalie, Ato Arinze, Valentine Mbachu, Dominique Zinkpe, Andrews Tettey Arko, Samuel Tete-Katchan and Prince Obasi.