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Array of Passports at 10th Lagos Photo Festival
Since its launch in 2010, Lagos Photo Festival hasn’t relented in pushing the envelope; reflecting on questions about not just life and living in Nigeria but about humanity in general.This year’s festival, from October 27 to November 15…
Eyengho’s OluAkengbuwa preaches unity
What caused the 88 years interregnum in the ancient city of Warri, present-day Delta State, in the 17th century when it had no king? Who were the major characters, how was the succession crisis resolved, and what’s the inheritance system in…
After Lagos, Ogakwu’s Illimite goes to Enugu
Artist Chinedu Ogakwu’s ‘Illimite-II’ showcases works unhindered by space and timeIt would be a great return to his south-east roots for artist Chinedu Ogakwu on December 6, 2019, when his solo exhibition, ‘Illimite-II’ opens at Temple…
SPAN marks 12th anniversary with workshops, performances
THE Society for the Performing Arts in Nigeria (SPAN), has announced ‘Your Success, My Victory’ as the theme of its 2019/2020 season.It will commence with a week long showcase of music and dance workshops/ performances to celebrate the…
Creative fusion of art, tech at Lasmara Artists Fair
From left: Femi Adebayo of 9mobile; Founder, Lasmara Art Consultancy, Hana Omilani; and Ag. Managing Director, 9mobile, Stephane Beuvelet, at the VIP opening of Impart Artists FairTHE weekend of October 25 to 27 was a beautiful one for…
‘Producers must have roles in society’
VETERAN filmmaker, Bayo Awala, has thrown his lot with interventionist art, noting that Nigerian dramatists should produce advocacy works to boost the nation’s growth.Speaking at a roundtable themed ‘Drama: A Tool for Economic…
Savouring history of a unique kingdom
A review of Olusola Ajiboye’sErinmoje: The Heritage of a Great Trek by ABIMBOLA ADESOJIERINMOJE: The Heritage of a Great Trek’ is an effort to document for posterity the account of origins and notable developments in the various Erin…
Nigerian artists brighten Beirut with contemporary African art
An ongoing group exhibition in Beirut, Lebanon, showcases the works of six Nigerian artists and further affirms the growing popularity of contemporary African artLONG before the commencement of the ongoing protests in Lebanon,…
Benin iconography exhibition opens October 26
ALL is set for ‘Uhunmwenwheehinmwen’, a solo travelling exhibition on Benin iconography and semiotics by Princess Theresa Oghogho Iyase-Odozi of Green House Art Empowerment Centre, in collaboration with Crowne Art Gallery.The show will…
Women take centre stage at AFRIFF 2019
THE activities of this year’s Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) with the theme ‘Sheroes’ have been unveiled.The ninth edition of the festival will hold from November 10 to 16 at the newly constructed Filmhouse Cinemas,…