‘Making the Nigerian Prize for Literature shortlist is validation of my work’ — James Eze
James Eze, is a poet, journalist, cultural organizer, and communications strategist from Enugu State. He is one of the shortlisted writers for the 2026 Nigerian Prize for Literature. In this interview, he speaks about the moment he discovered his name on the longlist, his journey to the shortlist, the role of divine grace in his […]
My movies demonstrate societal issues people shy away from – Sunny Okonkwo
In the fight against rape that has eaten into the fabric of our society, actor, model and filmmaker, Sunny Okonkwo, a versatile artist in the Nigerian entertainment industry, is set to reveal the causes and effects of rape with the release of his upcoming movie titled ‘Masked’, in September 2019.
NAFEST 2019: We need more good people like Runsewe in Nigeria – Oba of Benin
His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has extolled the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe.
Otunba Runsewe launches Nigeria-Ghana Friendship Club in Accra
History was made in Accra (described as home of culture as Nigeria is to the world) when on Friday 28 June, 2019, Otunba Segun Runsewe who was honoured with West Africa Man of the Year Award during the 5th ‘accraweizo’ conference, launched the Nigeria-Ghana Friendship Club. The event took place at the glamourous La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra.
Cultural significance of the five deities leading Eyo masquerade
Lagos most respectable and symbolic festival, Adamu Orisa Play, otherwise known as Eyo masquerade, often staged on the streets of Lagos Island, Eko, has five groups of Orisas (deities) as the head of all. The last Eyo festival was staged to mark Lagos State at 50 on May 20, 2017 which was the 68th in its history.
CONCACAF keeps hexagonal in new World Cup qualifying format
New-look North American qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup in 2022 will retain a six-team hexagonal round-robin showdown in the final round while revamping the path for others, CONCACAF said Wednesday.
