Since he graduated from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1988 with a first class in painting, Asidere has been a regular face in most exhibitions in Nigeria. In fact he is regarded as one of the best painters, and that was why the serene environment of Omenka gallery came alive again as art enthusiasts, collectors, artists, lovers and even students trooped to the gallery to witness the latest offering from him.

It is unthinkable that Africanswould at any given time, prefer to spend time in foreign prisons to being subjected to harsh economic realities of the time especially with the high level of insecurity, lack of social amenities, high crime rate, etc.

Nigerians desiring to beat challenges of unemployment and become self reliant in a poor economy, can now heave a sigh of relieve as the book, “Entrepreneurial Spirits Through the Seventeen Success Principles of Napoleon Hill”, has been launched. The book written by renowned businessman and philanthropist, Chief Poly Ike Emenike (MON and Odenigbo Nanka), the Managing Director, NEROS Pharmaceuticals Limited, was penultimate week at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos, presented to the public.

All is now set for the 14th edition of Miss Niger Delta Peace Cultural Pageant being hosted by Bayelsa state.

If there is one thingNigeria needs at this crucial period to retrace her steps so as not to go into oblivion, it is interventions. Considering how the system has decayed so far, many believe there’s need for both divine and human interventions.

Who will be the guests in the ‘five-star hotel’ built in the national theatre complex? My guess is as good as yours, Businessmen, Tourist, Politicians. Let’s stop there, suppose all these people want to unwind before they turn in after the day’s work, what do they turn to before they turn in?

By Prisca Sam-Duru In a bid to make available, a book that encapsulates the dynamism and transformation as well as bring to the fore, some of the lapses currently experienced in the Nigeria movie industry, a new book titled Trends In Nollywood, was launched last week. The book which was authored by the Executive Secretary/ […]

The clamour for the promotion of Nigerian indigenous languages received a boost last week with the presentation of “anilingo series” by Iyin Creative. Anilingo Series” are animated multimedia products creatively designed to make the teaching and learning of Nigeria languages appealing to the younger generation., which come in a DVD that contains the three major languages (Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa).

The Lagos culture home, Terra Kulture, Lagos welcomed unusual visitors especially art patrons and collectors who has followed development in the art circle to the unique art exhibition organised by eight distinguished Nigerian visual artists tagged Distinction 2.

What is the place of culture, how can it be used to drive the transformation of Africa and its Diaspora in a new global order, these were some of the topical issues that brought many cultural enthusiasts and practitioners, royal fathers, top government officials and Nollywood stars to the city of Yenagoa for the 2014 edition of the International Cultural festival and Conference organised by The Center for Black and African Arts and Civilization CBAAC,held at the Peace Park, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

When darkness shines brighter than light and lie is fabricated such that it turns into reality, overshadowing truth, men get lost in the pool of ignorance. Little wonder the Bible says “My people perish for lack of knowledge.”

Life is all about transiting from one level to the order, and this is the philosophy young Stanley Dudu has imbibed. After participating in one solo and well over 25 group shows with several prizes and awards to his credit, 2003 Auchi Polytechnic trained artist is gradually moving to the next level as he exhibits his great level of dexterity in his second solo exhibition entitled Next Episode(The Sequel) an exhibition of charcoal drawings.

After its successful showing last year at the grand ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, that drew notable names in the Nigerian arts sector, the city of Lagos is in again for the biggest thrill of the 2014, as the critically acclaimed Saro: The Musical makes its return to the stage this December!

Who will be the guests in the ‘five-star hotel’ built in the national theatre complex? My guess is as good as yours, Businessmen, Tourist, Politicians. Let’s stop there, suppose all these people want to unwind before they turn in after the day’s work, what do they turn to before they turn in?

And thus, near furtively, he left, the last of the vintage links to Ibadan of the Penkelemes Years. He left quietly, as he lived his life – fusslessly. Slight and willowy, he exuded an irrepressible optimism in the social therapy of theatre, and its autonomous but vulnerable existence as a community in itself, for which no personal sacrifice is excessive.