Video: Igbo’s Learning English in 1949. Pre-Colonial Nigeria
An interesting and insightful video as to how Igbo’s in Nigeria learn to read and write in pre-colonial times. There was no classrooms, or an organized set up that allowed for proper education in those times, so the best way of learning was through the…
5 African Film Festivals To Help Grow Your Craft by Faith Kakulu
It’s been weeks since the twitter chat hosted by UR4Africa and Black Brown and Digital NYC for & about African Content Makers. One of the key points made was that many filmmakers in Africa don’t know where to start. So what’s an African content maker…
Photos from #ReleReadings featuring Toni Kan and Victor Ehikhamenor
An Evening With Toni Kan and Victor Ehikhamenor. Rele Gallery welcomes you with it’s amazing ambiance. From arrival, the beauty of the building holds you captive, makes you wonder what greatness it holds.On getting inside, the wonderful works of art, grabs your attention, and you…
Restoring the Dwindling Fortunes of National Arts Theatre Iganmu
The last time I was at the national theatre was when I attended the NANTAP investiture of its brand ambassadors. Going by the level of decay ascribed to the monument, I was amazed with sarcasm though, the supposed cultural edifice could still boast of wheezy…
The Dying Legend Of The Kofar Mata Dye Pits
Ever been to the glorious ancient city of Kano before? The Pride of the North as its called,to know the history of Kano is to know the famous 500 year old dye pit. Now suffering from negligence,this great world class tourist attraction is in its…
Tunde Kelani Launches Online Tv Channel
One of Nigeria’s biggest Film Maker,Mr Tunde Kelani is launching an online Tv Channel. The Film maker made the announcement on his Facebook page yesterday. He said “ I’m delighted to announce the launch of our online TV channel, www.tundekelani.tv . This channel, which debuts…
THE POWER STRUGGLE AT 26 UPPER KING STREET
When Oba Falolu died on 2 September 1949, at the age of 78, the old Oba’s successor was named as Musendiku Adeniji-Adele. No sooner had he been named as the new Oba of Lagos than Prince Adeyinka Oyekan and a group of the family of…
Lagos Chamber of Commerce Partners With CORA And Freedom Park For “Eko Akete”
The tides of the arts and creative industry in Nigeria witnessed an upsurge last week when two front liners in the sector – Committee for Relevant Arts (CORA) and the Freedom Park, Lagos jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) with the Lagos…
Rele Presents: Interactions & Readings – An Evening with Toni Kan & Victor Ehikhamenor
Rele Gallery is pleased to announce its first reading, featuring award winning writer, poet and journalist, Toni Kan reading alongside, award winning artist, photographer and writer, Victor Ehikhamenor. In a statement announcing the event, Adenrele Sonariwo who runs Rele gallery, said “Toni and Victor are…
Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II is Dead
Paramount ruler of Yoruba land,Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II,the Ooni of Ile-Ife is Dead. He died in london at the age of 85. The great monarch was flown out of the country some days ago in critical state. He died earlier on yesterday in…