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2 days ago
For the second time in 30 years of practice, Oluwafemi Otoki will be staging his second solo show. His first, This Land Is Not For Sale, was in 2022 at the Signature Gallery, Lagos.
2 days ago
Renowned Indian poet and playwright, Professor Shiva Prakash, was recently in Nigeria. In fact, he was hosted by one of Nigeria’s earlier female playwrights, scholar, poet and a Professor of Global Letters, Tess O. Onwueme.
2 days ago
Amstel Malta has reaffirmed its support for the African film and creative industry with its announcement of headline sponsorship of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for the 10th year in a row.
2 days ago
The Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has sought the support of Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, in providing strategies for the promotion and preservation of literary art in the country.
2 days ago
Toyota by CFAO Nigeria has announced winners of its dream car art contest. At different ceremonies held on Wednesday, March 6 at the Toyota by CFAO offices on Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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When Nikki May explored the intriguing intersections of race, two cultures and friendship and how they impact young British-Nigerian girls growing up in London in her debut novel Wahala, there was a revival of an old, familiar theme – of black and white in love.
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Otoki standing beside one of his works, Fisherman Village[/caption]For the second time in 30 years of practice, Oluwafemi Otoki will be staging his second solo show. His first, This Land Is Not For Sale, was in 2022 at the Signature Gallery, Lagos.
10 Mar
As an author, I was invited to the 55th Cairo International Book Fair from January 25 to February 6, 2024. The event was conducted at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre situated in the burgeoning New Cairo. The attendance recorded within the 12 days was unprecedented and has been classified as unique and highly successful. The…
10 Mar
Patrons Modern and Contemporary African Arts (MCAA), a full-fledged arts-focused organisation, has concluded plans to hold its sixth miniature exhibition in Lagos this month.
10 Mar
Filmmaker Xavier Dolan, who received the jury prize for Mommy at the 67th Festival de Cannes in 2014, has been named President of the Un Certain Regard jury of the 77th edition of the Cannes International Film Festival.
10 Mar
One of Nigeria’s renowned poets, polemicists and former Private Secretary to the late sage, Obafemi Awolowo, Mr Odia Ofeimun, has said AI has no power to superintend over imagination without being an instrument of imagination.
10 Mar
MADHouse by Tikera Africa has unveiled its pioneering cohort, the Lens-Based Incubator Programme (LensBIP).
10 Mar
The new Director General, National Gallery of Art (NGA) Ahmed Sodangi formally resumed Tuesday March 5, promising that the NGA Establishment Act for Repeal and Re-enactment will receive his priority attention.

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