Arts
18 Dec
The arts community and connoisseurs of creative products of young and talented Nigerians will be hosted to a one-day exhibition, titled, A light called Obaro, with the theme, insanity and madness as a result of grief.
18 Dec
Native Media Ltd, the powerhouse behind hit shows like The Johnsons, Wura, HUSH, Oloibiri, Voiceless, and more, has announced that their innovative new feature film, Conversations in Transit, starring Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), Osas Ighodalo, Alex Ekubo, Rahama Sadau, Uzee Usman, Tana Adelana and Tope Tedela, will premiere on December 20, 2024 on Circuits (www.circuits.tv).
14 Dec
Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku, Azerbaijan, is currently hosting the exhibition of Nigerian sculptor, Dotun Popoola. The solo show is titled, Reclaimed Beauty.
The show, which opened ahead of COP29, is Popoola’s seventh solo exhibition
14 Dec
INTERNATIONAL Culture promoters of Edo State origin have sent out a message of congratulations to Gov Monday Okpebholo who assumed office on November 12, 2024.
14 Dec
On Wednesday, December 18, the Artistes Collective will hold a special stampede to celebrate the eminent artiste, dramatist, journalist and communicator, Ben Omowafola Tomoloju.
11 Dec
It was a potpourri of culture, politics and development recently as indigenes of Ikorodu converged on Ayangbure’s palace, venue of the 33rd Ikorodu Oga Day.
11 Dec
For two weeks in November 2024, the city of Lagos hosted an explosion of creative energy from around the country and the globe. Artists and performers took to stages all over the city, presenting shows for every taste. Existing theatres and concert halls were repurposed for the theatrical feast.
11 Dec
This year’s Niyi Osundare International Poetry Festival (NOIPOFEST) will commemorate the poet’s admission into Nigeria National Order of Merit (NNOM) Award, on Wednesday, December 11 at Room 32, Department of English, the University of Ibadan.
9 Dec
Africana Couture has unveiled an exciting initiative to weave the vibrant cultural legacy of ancient Benin into its upcoming fashion show. The goal, according to them, is to create a captivating experience that authentically showcases the intricate blend of Nigerian culture and storytelling, accentuating the historical significance and artistic brilliance of ancient Benin Royal traditions.…
8 Dec
In the bustling art scene of London, Lebanese-Nigerian painter and photographer Sinatra Zantout has emerged as a powerful voice, using her work to highlight the stories of marginalized women, particularly those from low-income areas in Nigeria. Through her distinct style, which she has coined "Masqueradism," Zantout uses African masks to explore complex themes of identity,…
7 Dec
For guests at the Harmony Across Cultures (HAC) 2024 Concert, it was a memorable experience as students from the British International School LAGOS & Corona Secondary School Agbara performed alongside the Vesta Orchestra Lagos, serenading the guests with soul-lifting Nigerian and German classical tunes.
7 Dec
For 20 minutes when Olufunmilola Okunowo sat in his living room waiting for this interview to begin, the atmosphere was enervated with laughter, as he took his guests on a journey of his involvement in community development.
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