Watch Trailer of “Gidi Blues” A Lagos Love Story by Femi Odugbemi
The title,”Gidi Blues” is a contrasting theme that delves into the annals of a city known by her Machiavellian system with the attendant economic, religious and political tensions within the space of abundant opportunities to live by. Gidi in this context indicates the restless lifestyle…
BrymO talks about his forth-coming 6th Album “Klitoris” and why he chose the title.
Known for deep thoughts and wide imagination especially as reflected in his consciously chosen lyrics at all times, earlier in the week, BrymO piqued the curiosity of his fans on social media when he officially announced the title of his imminent album to be released…
TKMG Auction House Presents Lagos Art Auction 2016
The Nigeria Art scene is gradually gathering momentum at an amazing rate, from the number of exhibitions held across the country to an increasing level of awareness given to Nigeria artist and now TKMG Auction house is hosting the very first Lagos Art Auction to…
Cannons in Opobo Kingdom
Ancient Opobo Kingdom in Present day Rivers state use to be one of Africa’s oil producing areas in the early century ( Colonial Area). It was a hot spot for the British,a rich area,so rich in oil that then then King of Opobo, Jaja the…
ArtistsVillageSaga;Owie Smart Sues FG For 50Million Naira, Case Begins Hearing at Federal High Court, Ikoyi
After four months of neglect amid false promises having been shot in the leg by men of the Nigerian police force and denied police report; a necessity for treating bullet wounds in Nigeria, his artworks and gallery were equally pulverized by a stolid bulldozer following…
Igbo Carved Lidded Kola Nut Bowl ‘Okwa Oji’
This well-worn kola nut bowl has its origin among the Igbo who are one of the largest ethnic group in Nigeria living along the lower Niger River and spreading into the Niger Delta Region. Igbo art is diverse in its many forms, materials, and use…
Victor Ekpuk is ‘Coming Home’
“Coming Home”, is Victor Ekpuk’s first solo exhibition in Nigeria in over a decade. This exhibition features Ekpuk’s new project that is inspired by his experiences in Nigeria during a four months stay as an Artist in Residence with Arthouse Foundation in Lagos in 2015….
Ooni of ile-Ife Visits Oba Folagbade Olateru Olagbegi and HRH Ojomo Oluda
The Paramount ruler of ile-Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi is on a divine mission to unite the Yoruba kingdom as he said God ordered him to unite the Yoruba kingdom and he’s working towards achieving that. Ever since he ascended the throne as the Ooni…
#PhotoHistory Igbo Ankle Bracelets: Fashion of the Past and Present
Most of our modern day jewelry has a lot of history attached to them. A lot of accessories we wear especially the female folk have a lot of culture embedded in them. In the igbo culture, the brass anklet rings was an important fashion accessory…
iREP 2016: A Beautiful Ending to An Awesome Festival
The internationally acclaimed documentary film festival iREPRESENT has finally come to an end leaving with it fond memories in the cool and serene atmosphere of Freedom Park, Lagos. According to the theme of the festival #Change- Documentary Films as Agent Provocateur, the festival lived up…