The Arts

Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

By Prisca Sam-Duru STOCKHOLM — Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. Carson, 76, was honoured “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature,” the Swedish Academy said on Thursday. The prize was announced […]
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From Thespian Theatre, ITAN is back at MUSON for Easter

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

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

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.

How obnoxious law against women led to The Wives Revolt

How obnoxious law against women led to The Wives Revolt

THE venue was  Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Onikan and as expected as early as 2.00 pm theatre lovers were already seated at the purveyor of the hall waiting for the 3.00 time opening of the gates for the play Our Wives Revolt, a drama piece by Prof J P Clark that took the audience back to the good old days when Men were the lord in their homes and the women were just there.

‘Africa must tell their own story’ — Prof Eghagha

‘Africa must tell their own story’ — Prof Eghagha

NIGERIANS have been called to promote Africa dexterity, peculiarities and diversity in whatever way they chose for the development of the nation. This was the submission of scholars who spoke during the presentation of the book, ‘ International Sisi Eko, a collection of short stories put together by staff and students of English Department, University of Lagos.