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21 Feb
Aiyeko-ooto is a Nigerian-American poet, playwright and philosopher with more than 112 works. Recently, he was in the country for the Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF), where the prolific author, using the platform of CORA Youth Creative Club
18 Feb
The art community will never in a hurry forget Paul Cézanne, the French post-impressionist painter, who said: “A work of art, which isn’t based on feeling, isn’t art at all.”
11 Feb
The sprout rises from the dry land, ready palmate leaves for rain. The Lichens adapt in the heat, abstain from immediate gain.
11 Feb
With a wealth of talent, creativity, and diverse storytelling, it’s no gain saying the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood) and by extension the African film industries have firmly established themselves on the global stage.
11 Feb
“In the coming years, we envision Playhouse as a leading force in the digital marketing landscape, known for innovative and impactful campaigns. We plan to expand our reach globally, forge new partnerships, and continue pushing the boundaries of digital creativity.
11 Feb
Actress Lupita Nyong’o will chair meetings of the international jury of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, which opens in Berlin, Germany, on February 15, as President.
11 Feb
Across Africa, there has been a steady decline in the number of ancient traditional practices that have disappeared when set against the furnace of modernity. The killing of twins and the osu caste system (that make some people less than human) are cases in point.
31 Jan
The Access ART X Prize was created by ART X Collective, the producers of ART X Lagos to give early-career artists from Africa and its Diaspora opportunity to develop their art, and also have intention of setting them up for the highest levels of success on the global stage.
24 Jan
Nop doubt, the appointment of Obi Asika as the Director General of National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has continued to elicit comments because many see him as more of an entertainment impresario than a culture ambassador.
24 Jan
In a world filled with fast-paced trends and viral digital sensations, the essence of cultural heritage, and its protection often gets lost in the shuffle.
21 Jan
Magnus Onyibe, a former commissioner in the Delta State government (2003-2007) media columnist and democracy advocate, has released a book titled: Leading From The Streets. Media Interventions By A Public Intellectual (1999-2019).
21 Jan
The Nigerian Film Festivals Association (NFFA), an umbrella association of all film festivals in Nigeria, has tasked the newly appointed Chief Executive Officers of the agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture and Creative Economy to initiate ideas, programmes and policies that will rightfully position the industry. 

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