Evagrin Konsepts Partners with Eagle Aromatic Schnapps for the “2017 Sakara Music Easter Fiesta”
The Management of Evagrin Konsepts Limited,Nigeria’s foremost language and local content promoter, renowned for its pioneer of the Nigerian Evagrin Rhymes in digital format, construction of the Oodu’a Museum and Hall of Fame,Nigeria destination marketing coffee table books like the Abeokuta; Beyond the Rocks, and…
CORRIDORS OF THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVERY EPISODES:AN ANATOMY OF GOETHE-INSTITUT’S‘ ATLANTIC TRIANGLE’ EXHIBITION
For many Africans, the slave trade episode signified a memory that should be swept under the carpet, or out rightly banished from the face of the history of the continent. From the middle of the 15th century, Africa entered into a unique relationship with Europe…
QUINTESSENCE WELCOMES “SILENT VOICES” – A MIXED MEDIA EXHIBITION BY CHAMBERLAIN UKENEDO
Quintessence,Lagos is delighted to show the new works of Chamberlain Ukenedo starting from Saturday 8th April 2017 at the Quintessence Gallery and Store in Ikoyi,Lagos. According to Business Dictionary, non-verbal communication “includes pitch, speed, tone, and volume of voice, gestures and facial expressions, body postures,…
Kano’s ‘Kofar Mata Dye-pits’: A Struggling Textile Dyeing Industry
India is believed to be the oldest centre of indigo dyeing in the old world. But even far back, archeologists have found evidence of textile dyeing dating back to the Neolithic period. In china, for example, dyeing with plants, barks and insects has been traced…
The Fine Art of Turmi Making: A tale of Nobility and Excellence
There they were, the famous Yan Turmi of Zaria. Everyone passing through the ever-busy Makarfi road was bound to notice them – even if it was just a glimpse, for it was a blend of a traditional institution with modern structures. Bustling under the tall,…
‘iREP is a film festival with a heart’ Jihan El-Tahri
The 2017 edition of iREP international film festival was opened yesterday, March 15, 2017 at the Amphi-theatre in Freedom Park, Lagos. Tagged, Archiving Africa, this year’s edition of the festival will feature short films and documentaries which tell stories of the past of Africa. All…
Lagos Theatre Festival 2017…Creating the Rhythm that keeps the City Moving
The Lagos theatre festival has come and gone, but the memories created will keep the rhythm of our hearts palpitating for a very long time, not that long but depending on how you look at it, 2018 is just around the corner. The festival kicked…
Connecting Lines :Lagos to Brazil ’The Atlantic Triangle’ Exhibition
The Goethe-Institut in Lagos is located right in the middle of what’s known as the Brazilian Quarter, a district reminiscent of the old towns in Rio de Janeiro or Salvador-Bahia, which was constructed in the 19th century by a group known as the Retornados, i.e….
Obi Asika, Bolanle Autsen Peters, Others Speak at Lagos Theatre Festival 2017 Opening Ceremony
The 5th edition of the Lagos Theatre Festival, tagged “Rhythm of the City”, opened yesterday, February 28, 2017 at the VIP hall of the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos. The opening symposium which was moderated by Ms. Ojoma Ochai, Director of Arts British Council Nigeria…
‘How we are Battling Recession in Ile Ife’-Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has said that the ancient city of Ile-Ife has devised cultural tourism revolution as veritable tool in battling recession reducing it’s effects to a minimal lever for his people and Nigerians. He said…