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Providus Bank World Poetry Day 2025: A Cross-Cultural Celebration of Poetic Excellence
The 6th edition of the Providus Bank World Poetry Day Café: An Evening with Wole Soyinka will hold on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Terra Kulture Arena, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s celebration takes on a profound global dimension, as it commemorates the beginning of…
Nigeria’s Creative Scene Gets a Boost as FMACCE & MADhouse Launch ‘Reimagining Hope’ Residency.
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, in collaboration with MADhouse is proud to announce the launch of the Reimagining Hope Residency. This transformative program is set to bring together 20 exceptional creatives from across Nigeria for a 4-week residency focused…
Oladapo Ogunjobi: Pioneering the Future of African Art with Augmented Reality
In the vibrant world of contemporary African art, Oladapo Ogunjobi has emerged as a transformative figure. Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, this conceptual fine art photographer and curator fuses traditional art with advanced technology to create immersive, multi-sensory experiences. Ogunjobi’s work is known for…
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MYTHS AND FOLKLORE
Adamu and the Witch of Dala
It was the year 1723, in the ancient Kano,love and peace was the order of the day. The great walls had just been completed and the people of the town had never been safe like this before. The connection between the great city of Kano…
Akooda,A Village Guarded by the Gods. Part 2
It had been eleven moons since Olukunle was born. Everyone who knew of the prophecy declaring him a god had conveniently forgotten what had been said about the judgment that was coming on our beloved Akooda. The guns of the White men was still being…
MEET THE ARTIST
Meet the Artiste; Moyosore Martins –Creating Cultural, Tradition and Spiritual Pathways.
From time immemorial artists all around the world have been influenced by their surroundings, most of them transfer the energy of their surroundings, culture and heritage into their art works, thus creating a unique platform that exposes the essence of man and his environment. One…
Meet the Artist: Alimi Adewale “Between Minimalism and Abstraction”
Alimi Adewale’s practice posit genres traditionally evoked in painting—such as portraits, landscapes, and nudes but with a contemporary expression in a profusion of rich texture and often uncommon sculptural finish. Whether utilizing photography and oil paint (Owambe, 2015) or thick lump of oils mediums, (House…
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Providus Bank World Poetry Day 2025: A Cross-Cultural Celebration of Poetic Excellence
The 6th edition of the Providus Bank World Poetry Day Café: An Evening with Wole Soyinka will hold on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Terra Kulture Arena, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s celebration takes on a profound global dimension, as it commemorates the beginning of…
Nigeria’s Creative Scene Gets a Boost as FMACCE & MADhouse Launch ‘Reimagining Hope’ Residency.
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, in collaboration with MADhouse is proud to announce the launch of the Reimagining Hope Residency. This transformative program is set to bring together 20 exceptional creatives from across Nigeria for a 4-week residency focused…
Oladapo Ogunjobi: Pioneering the Future of African Art with Augmented Reality
In the vibrant world of contemporary African art, Oladapo Ogunjobi has emerged as a transformative figure. Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, this conceptual fine art photographer and curator fuses traditional art with advanced technology to create immersive, multi-sensory experiences. Ogunjobi’s work is known for…
Forging Time and Tradition: The Hidden Messages in Bronze Jewelry and Sculpture. Open Art Series with Àdéjọ́ke Àdéronke Túgbíyélé.
In the dynamic world of contemporary art,Àdéjọ́ke Àdéronke Túgbíyélé stands out as a remarkable force, blending the timeless tradition of lost-wax bronze production with modern artistic expressions. Her work reflects a deep connection to ancient practices, where every piece holds the power of storytelling, spirituality,…
Wole Soyinka’s Legacy Illuminated at iREP Documentary Film Festival 2024.
The stage is set for an electrifying showcase of documentary filmmaking and cultural celebration as the iREPRESENT International Documentary Film Festival (iREP) returns for its 14th edition. From March 21st to 24th, Lagos will be the vibrant epicenter of cinematic exploration, networking, and thought-provoking discussions…