Forging Time and Tradition: The Hidden Messages in Bronze Jewelry and Sculpture. Open Art Series with Àdéjọ́ke Àdéronke Túgbíyélé.
In the dynamic world of contemporary art,Àdéjọ́ke Àdéronke Túgbíyélé stands out as a remarkable force, blending the timeless tradition of lost-wax bronze production with modern artistic expressions. Her work reflects a deep connection to ancient practices, where every piece holds the power of storytelling, spirituality,…
Iké Udé: “So clothing is not just a fashion, it’s a cultural epidermis. Our clothing is our cultural epidermis”
In an exclusive Interview, Iké Udé Nigerian-American Photographer, Performance Artist and Author sit down with ASIRI Magazine during his visit to Lagos. The visit anchored around the “24 Hours of the Smithsonian in Lagos” Historical visit by The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art. Ike talks about his work, legacy, and the…
Exclusive Efe Paul Interview: says Poetry can cause a revolution
Efe Paul Azino, who has been talking impassionedly about poetry for the past ten minutes or so, sighs, he isn’t trying to catch his breath, the man often described as ‘one of Nigeria’s leading performance poets’ does not need to, he can wax lyrical on…
Exclusive: “Being female causes me to try harder to get as much recognition as my male counterparts” Ndidi Emefiele Ezumba
Art for Ndidi Emefiele Ezumba is not just a medium of expression, it’s a medium of protest and protect. The Nigeria born visual artist is one wonder woman who has carved up a sector of visual art and using it to the fullest. Her latest…
Exclusive “Day in, day out, I’m improving and I’m still on the journey to finding that universal culture”-BrymO
The connection we find with music, culture and identity is one that cannot be overlooked or said not to exist. They all work in hand, one way or the other, in defining the other but how exactly is this connection formed? Who better than, Olawale…
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…
Exclusive: “Indeed,Brazilians are very much into Ifa religion, they are true devotees of Ifa “Araba Awo of Otan Ayegbaju Speaks.
Before the advent of Colonialism and the introduction of Western religions, advanced systems of indigenous beliefs were the order of the day. The Ifá system of divination and the verses of the literary corpus known as the Odù Ifá were used in ancient times as…
Exclusive::Ogbomosho is where I’m from! It’s my heritage, my blood.” Adeola Adeseun,Producer of “Ase” Speaks.
Just some few days ago,the Trailer to the film “Ase” took the world by storm.. The first of its kind,an African historical fantasy short film. A story of three ordinary teenagers who on their journey in life witness amazing power of the supernatural,testing their faith…
Exclusive:: ” If Nigerians in diaspora lack cultural heritage, I would say Nigerians at home lack too” Nosa Igbinedion Speaks
Like any normal day i was surfing the internet when i came across the trailer for this movie. It got my mind rolling,An African Super Hero Movie,am sure the world is not ready for what is about to be unleashed.Got in contact with the director…