IATC Hosts Seminar for Young Critics at the Lagos Theatre Festival 2017
The 2017 edition of Lagos Theatre Festival is partnering with the International Association of Theatre Critics (IATC) to host a seminar for young critics working on the continent. The seminar will hold March 1-5 at the National Theatre during the Theatre Festival, organized by the…
British Council announces Lagos Theatre Festival 2017 themed “Rhythm of the City.”
From Tuesday 28 February – Sunday 5 March 2017, over 500 artists will gather to present over 70 performances at 16 Venues, spanning 6 days at the Lagos Theatre Festival, 2017. There will be something for everyone; from the new theatre fans young or old…
Architect Theo Lawson delivers 7th Lagos@50 Colloquium Lecture at Freedom Park, Lagos.
The monthly Lagos@50 colloquium continues this month with the architect, designer and culture activist, Theophilus Abiodun Lawson delivering a talk on DEVELOPMENT OF A CITY OF CAPTIVES 1850 to 1960. The lecture will happen on Saturday January 28 at the Freedom Park, Lagos – a…
‘Yoruba Religion can solve the Challenges of Peace in Africa’-Ooni of ife
The gates of the ancient city of Ile-Ife believed to be the source of mankind were yesterday evening thrown open as people trooped in from all over the world to join the multitude people of the sacred town in celebrating Osoosi believed to be the…
RELE ‘Young Contemporaries 2017’: Colorful, Enchanting and Mind blowing
Rele opens the year with the sophomore edition of the Young Contemporaries. This edition features a careful selection of immensely talented and promising artists. With grants awarded by the Rele Arts Foundation, a body of work was created for Young Contemporaries 2017. This year, ready to…
A Platter of Gold: ‘We can divide ourselves but not our history’ – Olasupo Shasore
“One of the things we share in common is our history; we can divide ourselves but not our history” Every year, Nigeria pays tribute to its fallen soldiers on January 15, armed forces remembrance day which coincidentally is the same day as the first military…
iREP International Film Festival Presents 2017 Theme “ARCHIVING AFRICA.”
Now in its 7th edition, the iREP International Documentary film festival over the years has turned out so well to inspire the sobriquet of being the holy “Mecca” for documentary film makers all over the world. With a wide spectrum of audience drawn from the…
Rele Arts Foundations Announces its 2017 Young Contemporaries Exhibition in Lagos
The Rele Arts Foundation (RAF) has announced the sophomore edition of the Young Contemporaries. Young Contemporaries is an artistic initiative that identifies, promotes and, mentors young visual artists; giving them the tools to succeed critically and commercially in the global art marketplace. Five bright, and…
Obalufon Festival: ’Ooni Ogunwusi is Oduduwa Re-Incarnate’-Alayemore of Ido Osun
The Alayemore of Ido-Osun, Oba Adedapo Aderemi, has described the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, as the Oduduwa re-incarnated, praising him for celebrating Obalufon Ogbogbodirin the father of his own ancestor Obalufon Alayemore. Oba Aderemi who is also the secretary of South-West…
Maiden Afropolitan Vibes Music Festival brings Old and New Music Together
The first edition of the Afropolitan Vibes music festival took place last weekend, 16th &17th December, 2016. The Music festival, replaced what would have been the 43th edition of the monthly music event that has held every third Friday Freedom Park, Lagos since 2013. Abby…