Ayetoro, the Sinking Sanctuary
By Chris O. Okunnuwa Ayetoro began as a town of woodholding itself above the water,a sanctuary raised to catch twin-birthsbefore the oro cult could drown them. My father taught the alphabets there.Now the letters are underwater.A blackboard leans in brineDesks, driven out of their rows.A window opens onto fish. Twelve times, armed men came for […]
When death swept through Nigerian arts community
Nigerians woke up on Sunday March 10, 2019 to the horrible news of the crash of Ethiopian Airliners Boeing 737 MAX 8 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia of which Professor Adesanmi was among the passengers. No single soul, out of the 157 passengers, survived the crash
Odion’s book advocates new system of government
Knowledge Theater shall only award certificates to people with new ideas or new innovations or creativity. For example, an individual who discovers cure for cancer, diabetes, etc, shall be awarded the highest innovation degree and such individual shall be allowed to teach in the university in the area of his creativity.
From Thespian Theatre, ITAN is back at MUSON for Easter
Seasoned theatre producer, Ayo Jaiyesinmi, has an exciting deal for theatre lovers this Easter as her acclaimed play, ITAN The Story, will hit the stage again. The play that usually leaves the audience enthralled even long after they have seen it, is coming back bigger than ever, based on the calibre of actors it is parading.
I use my painting to turn on light on people – Sam Ovraiti
One of Nigeria’s leading masters in painting, Sam Ovraiti, in a solo exhibition titled “Sam Ovraiti, Retrospective; Exposition of 36 Years Romance with the Language of Colors” is celebrating his 36 years of practice with a solo exhibition which began yesterday, Saturday, 6 April 2019. The exhibition, which is showcasing Ovraiti’s 40 oil and pastel paintings at Alexis Gallery runs till Friday 19 April 2019.
Marcie’s and Chris’cars
Before Ngozi died, I had seriously entertained the thought of buying a car, even if it meant foregoing or sacrificing my other responsibilities towards my mother and siblings. Although I was not married I had relations I was training in school.
