African creativity
31 Dec
The Baraxana Arts Festival has announced its evolution into a biennale event, now titled the Baraxana Arts Biennale, with its next edition set for November 2025. This transformation marks a new era for the festival, reinforcing its mission to amplify emerging African creative talents while fostering deep connections among artists, cultural practitioners, and wider society.…
2 Dec
In the heart of Lagos, a cultural revolution is brewing. Eko Hotels and Suites' Prideland 3 is not just another holiday event—it's a bold reimagining of African storytelling, performance, and artistic expression that promises to captivate audiences and challenge traditional theatrical boundaries. The upcoming Tropical Christmas Wonderland represents a meticulously crafted fusion of theatrical innovation…
13 Nov
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reiterated its commitment to the development of cultural and creative industries and circulation of cultural goods and services that promotes and preserve African artistic heritage and diversity.
20 Sep
In recent years, African fashion has been thrust into the global spotlight, with Nigerian designers taking center stage in a rapidly evolving industry. This rise is driven in part by the visionaries like founder of Defining Women’s Lifestyle (DWL) Fashion, Ivie Osula, who have made it their mission to push Nigerian and African fashion to…
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Former All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Charles Udeogaranya, has said that former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida's recent clarification regarding the January 1966 coup d'état will pave the way for a Southeast president in the 2027 general elections. Udeogaranya, said this in a statement he released at the weekend, amidst growing calls…
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The Kano State government, at the weekend, commenced the annual Ramadan free feeding program meant to provide relief to the less privileged in society. The initiative is designed to provide meals to over 8,000 residents daily during the breaking of fast across 91 designated feeding centers in the metropolis. The Kano State government has set…
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The European Union (EU), through its Study in Europe Fair, has provided Nigerian students with direct access to information about studying in Europe, offering opportunities to explore a diverse range of academic programmes and disciplines. The ‘2025 EU Study in Europe Fair, which is a collaborative initiative led by the EU Delegation in Nigeria, with…
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The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) said it has commenced the process of onboarding 100,000 artisans in the next batch of artisan/trainees for the second phase of its Skill Up Artisans Programme (SUPA programme). This is as the fund graduated 29,000 artisans in 2024 under the SUPA programme. The Director General of ITF, Dr. Oluwatoyin Ogun,…
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Costume designer Paul Tazewell has etched his name in the history books, becoming the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Costume Design. The seasoned designer took home the award at the 97th Oscars on Sunday for his breathtaking work on ‘Wicked’. This win marks his first Oscar victory and…
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The Global Initiative for the Advancement of Africa (GIAA) has embarked on a four-day business delegation to Liberia, engaging key government officials and private sector leaders to explore investment opportunities. The delegation, comprising business leaders from Nigeria, met with senior Liberian officials, including Minister of Human Resources and Employee Relations Hon. Oretha Juah Bestman-Yates, Culture…
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hoping the glamour of the Champions League can galvanise his injury-ravaged squad from their Premier League
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Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy takes on his former side Lille in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday as seemingly
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Lionel Messi was rested but Inter Miami had no trouble in dealing with the Houston Dynamo cruising to a 4-1 win
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Sean Baker’s Anora emerged as the most awarded film at the 97th Academy Awards, securing five Oscars across key categories. The independent drama tells the gripping story of a Brooklyn exotic dancer entangled with the son of a Russian oligarch. The film claimed Best Picture, solidifying its place as the most outstanding cinematic achievement of…