Signs and Symbols: The IKPIGHO Cowrie of Benin Kingdom
IKPIGHO or Cowrie was the currency of the day in Ancient Benin and many other African communities.It was used for decorative flooring in Ancient Benin Architecture for practical purposes,as well as used by Olokun Priestess as part of their divining tools e.t.c In 1700s Oba…
PHOTOS: Woman in Bloom Art Exhibition
Woman In Bloom: An exhibition of works in contribution to the discussion on the process of self-actualization for the woman in a typically patriarchal society. “The power of the voice that lies in art should not be underestimated.” Woman In Bloom is an art exhibition…
The Matriarch of the Awolowo Dynasty Marches Through Life
If ever you have read Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s famous book “My March Through Prison” you would understand the vital role HID Awolowo played in the life of the late sage; of how she brilliantly stood her grounds and ensured peace reigned amidst political tussles and…
PHOTO’S: Inside the Magical World of Polly Alakija
Polly Alakija is no doubt one of Africa’s creative artists, amazingly one of Nigeria’s most innovative and inspirational art personalities. Polly, who moved from the UK to Nigeria in 1989, has been an emerging force in the art and creative industry. Drawing her inspiration from…
Africa for Africa; Speakers Corner Debuts at Freedom Park Lagos
Speakers Corner is a means for the creation of an African oriented mind through the dissemination of information, and the exchange of thoughts and ideas. It is to ignite a consciousness and an urgent awareness of who we are through knowledge of our history, culture,…
Warsan Shire Headlines First Lagos International Poetry Festival In October
The excitement is palpable. The city of Lagos will be hosting West Africa’s first international poetry festival and what seems set to become one of the biggest events on Africa’s art and cultural calendar. The Lagos International Poetry Festival which is slated for the 28th…
PHOTOS: Press Briefing on MUSON Festival 2015 “Celebrating the School of Music”
Once again, the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) is opening doors to the public for full participation in its forthcoming MUSON Festival 2015 themed “Celebrating the School of Music-Music through Young Nigerian Eyes”. The Press Briefing held at its premises last Tuesday had in attendance…
Artwatch Africa Ambassador-Smokey’s Studio Bombed in Ouagadougou
Members of the ‘Artwatch Africa Ambassadors for Creative Expressions’ have condemned the attack on Studio Abazon of Burkinabe top rapper and revolutionary artiste, Serges Martin Bambara aka Smokey. The attack occurred in the morning hours of Thursday September 17 in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina…
VIDEO:ArtWatch Africa presents RIGHT TO LIFE Musical Video in Lagos
Tomorrow, Friday September 16, during the popular monthly Afropolitan Vibes concert, at Freedom Park, Lagos, Artwatch Africa, will formally present the musical video of “RIGHT TO LIFE”, a single it recorded with 11 popular artistes drawn from across eight countries on the continent. The eleven…
Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry Officials visit Freedom Park Ahead of “Eko Akete”
In preparations for the 2015 Lagos International Trade Fair and its’ sub-joined 10 day creative fair tagged “Eko Akete”, a team from the Lagos chamber of commerce & Industry led by Mr Dele Alimi,the Director of Membership and Trade Promotion and Bunmi Alliyu paid a…