Ngugi wa Thiong’o To Headline Ake Festival 2016 in Abeokuta
Literary giant, Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, will headline the 2016 Ake Festival. For lovers of literature and the arts, the festival which starts from the 15th and ends on the 19th November, is not an event to miss. It will take place at the Arts and…
Olu Jacob and Joke Silva’s ‘Heartbeat’ Musical Hits the Stage
Heartbeat is anchored on Grace House, a well-known shelter for the homeless. Grace House finds itself in the middle of a battle between warring forces within their local government area while preparing for their 25th year anniversary. Caught between personal and political conflicts, the residents…
Benin Kingdom Art Exhibition in Honour of new Oba
It has been described as the biggest and most colourful coronation festival in Africa. The past few weeks has been an amazing time as sons and daughter of the great Benin Kingdom came from far and wide to celebrate the coronation of the new Oba….
Legacy hosts Event in Historic Jaekel House to save Cultural Artefacts and Monuments
The event Fit Food Fun which is to be held on Saturday 5th of November at the Jaekel House is to raise funds for the protection of Nigeria cultural artefacts. Legacy, the NGO organizing the event, was established in 1995. Legacy was formed with the…
LEGACY Presents ‘Ile’ Exhibition by Dimeji Coker
This is an official invite to the grand Exhibition opening of ile (Home in Yoruba) is slated for this Saturday October 29th 3 pm to 6pm at The Jaekel House Museum, Nigeria Railway Compound, 17 Federal Road, Ebute-Metta, Lagos. We are honoured to have the…
Biyi Bandele Photo Exhibition: Rebel Griots, Restless Maestros, Blazing Rockstars
Ever wondered about the significant moments in the professional and personal lives of legends like Fela, Tony Allen, and Alpha Blondy, or, in those of budding legends like Fatoumata Diawara, and Thandiswa Mazwai? Well, Biyi Bandele’s photo exhibition tagged—Rebel Griots, Restless Maestros, Blazing Rockstars—is here…
Intercontinental Distillers Unveils New Look Eagle in Lagos
It was a grand affair as Intercontinental Distillers Limited, Nigeria’s leading indigenous distillery brand, unveiled the Emperor and Eagle brands of Aromatic Schnapps. Also, it was an occasion for the company to reward loyal distributors across Nigeria. The event which was held at the prestigious…
The Adorned Series by Asiko. A Rele Gallery Exhibition.
Rele Gallery,Lagos is pleased to announce its next Exhibition titled ‘The Adorned Series’ by U.K based Nigerian photographer – Ade Asiko. Asiko’s work navigates and places at the fore the intertwined relationship between beauty, perception, and self-confidence. He directs, explores and experiences issues pertaining to…
Lagos Book and Arts Festival 2016: The Terror of Knowledge
The annual Lagos Book and Art Festival (LABAF) is a four-day culture picnic with a high book content.In the four days leading to the Festival, the pre-festival events will take place in several venues in the city, ensuring that for a week, Lagos will have…
2016 Olojo Festival: Jubilation as Ooni wears Aare Crown for the first Time.
There was wild jubilation in Ile-Ife on Saturday as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, appeared to the waiting mammoth crowd with the historical and sacred Aare crown on his head which he wore for the first time since his enthronement late last year.…