Distressed History;Wole Soyinka,Obi of Ontisha Moves In To Save Historical Landmarks.
In the morning of January 29th 2015, Prof Wole Soyinka and HRM Alfred Achebe (The Obi of Onitsha) jointly visited the former National Archives on Broad Street to witness the level of negligence and decay that has pervaded the historic resource centre. This came days…
The Beauty and Ruins of the 1914 Amalgamation Building.
Recently, while on a research for deep cultural content, along the shores of Opobo kingdom in Rivers State, about the legendary King Jaja of Opobo and the adaptation of the Igbo language by the people of Opobo Kingdom as opposed to their indigenous ‘Ubani‘ language,…
“SAMI” Presents Bring It On Comedy Unleashed
Sickle Cell Advocacy and Management Initiative (SAMI), today announces that it will be hosting its Fourth fundraising event on the 25th of January,2015 This year SAMI would be teaming up with SACO Events Limited for an event has been tagged BRING IT ON COMEDY UNLEASHED…
The Famous “Obia Market War” of the Kalabari Kingdom.
Chief Igbanibo Will Braide of the Barboy house was an extremely wealthy man who made his money from the trade of Oil in the Delta region in the 19th century. The king and some high chiefs of Kalabari became threatened by the great wealth and…
The “NORRD” Phenomenon Art Exhibition.
The Norrd exhibition can be described as a collection of contemporary art entwined with a bit of nostalgia. It will consist of works created by an artist one would refer to as an old soul.Art pieces to be on display include, painting of a “Massai”…
Happy New Year!!!!!!!!
Wishing all our esteemed readers a wonderful 2015,in good health and wealth…. Be Blessed,Stay true to your Identity,to your colour and be proud of who you are. Odún á yabo o!
Photo Memories: Kano City Pride of the North
One of the Biggest and Oldest City in Nigeria,Pride of the North. The City was once a business hub in the early 17th century facilitating business network from Nigeria to the Arab World.Home to the famous “Kano Walls”. and the “Groundnut Pyramids “See for yourself,what…
Exclusive: “I had more dealings with Peter Tosh than I had with Bob Marley” –Lemi Ghariokwu.
Interview Date: Friday November 28, 11.22 AM Even before many ventured into the world of illustration,graphic designs and branding he has worked on over 2000 album art covers,his illustrated works paved the way for him and made him the global icon he is today. Several…
Goethe-Institut Nigeria Presents 12 SQUARES
Goethe-Institut Nigeria invites you to 12 SQUARES, a Performance Art Presentation holding today, December 4 at the Lagos City Hall (Rooftop), 30 Catholic Mission Street, Lagos Island, Lagos. The event is billed for 4pm. Entry is Free. During a 10-day workshop, the Berlin-based performance…
History & Pride of Calabar High School, Jamaica.
In the early 16th century Nigeria’s notable ports for the trade and transfer of slaves were Badagry and Calabar. These slaves were sometimes taken to the Carribeans, West Indies and other settlement in the different parts of the world but they always took with them,…