Arts

Appropriating African art through its Diaspora artists, which gives a perception of little creative energy from artists based on the continent, has inspired German scholar Johanna Wild to research into the matter. She shared her findings at an interactive event with a community of artists, collectors, connoisseurs and other art-related professionals in Lagos. Specifically, Wild…

U.K.-based Nigerian artiste Ray (real name Rahman Bisiriyu) has released a new single titled Bala and produced by Young Jon of Krystal City Record Label. It is described as a rhythmical drum pattern that has the ability to get fans on their feet. Combined with an infectious melody complimented by Ray’s lyrical ability, the artiste…

The Visit, a movie that has been dubbed the most sensational movie of 2015, is set to hit the cinemas on October 16, 2015. It stars Nse Ikpe Etim, Femi Jacobs, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Bayray Mcnwizu. A four-cast act, The Visit tells the story of two couples living together in the same house, but with…

The police in Akure, Ondo State, have promised tough times for players in the movie industry bent on operating in breach of established laws regulating the industry. The Force has warned that anyone who flouts the rules guiding the distribution and exhibition of film and video works would face the full wrath of the law.…

Principal photography has commenced on The CEO, the new offering from award winning producer, actor and director Kunle Afolayan. The cast and crew of the movie have literary woken up the once sleepy Inagbe Resort in one of the creeks of Lagos. There have been several movements in and out of the resort since shooting…

THE National Troupe of Nigeria (NTN) has again proved that it can package, sustain, promote and pass on to the youth or young ones the various Nigerian cultures for the sustenance and unity of the country. Part of the activities to achieve this laudable goal is its Children and Teens Creative Station organised for young…

Kachifo Limited has announced its new titles for 2015. They are diverse and range from children’s fiction to poetry and fiction that are designed to meet a variety of tastes. Among the titles are Afro: The Girl with the Magical Hair by Okechukwu Ofili, which tells the story of a special girl who chooses to…

Lebanese artist born in London M.H. Sarkis grew up in Lagos Island, southwest of Nigeria. But her eagerness to express herself about the environment outside the confinement of the elitist or aristocrat upbringing seems to have materialised in her artistic ebullience over a decade after. Currently based in the U.K., Sarkis returned to Lagos a…

Labule the popular creative community showcase a brainchild of leading integrated marketing, media, entertainment and event outfit Inspiro productions is repackaged and back. Labule which in Yoruba means ‘Community’ is a gathering of creative people and lovers of creativity -  Artistes, Musicians, Dancers, Comedians, Poets, Fashion Designers, Artists and more. The 100% proudly Nigerian production…

The contract that launched the career of The Beatles will be sold in London later this month and is expected to fetch up to £500,000 (681,000 euros, $760,000), Sotheby's auction house said on Saturday. The document was signed by John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr with their manager Brian Epstein on October…

AS a follow-up to the expressed desire of Centre for African Arts and Civilization’s management team under the leadership of the Director-General Sir Ferdinand Ikechukwu Anikwe to court the support of royal personages across Nigeria for the centre’s programmes, he recently led the management on a courtesy visit to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba (Dr.) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III at his palace in Oyo Town.

IT was indeed an evening of inspiring music and conversation, as author and motivational speaker Mr. Ayo Lawal recently launched his two books, The pursuit of Excellence and Doing the Impossible at the Pistis Centre, The Elevation Church, Lekki, Lagos.