Restoring the Dwindling Fortunes of National Arts Theatre Iganmu
The last time I was at the national theatre was when I attended the NANTAP investiture of its brand ambassadors. Going by the level of decay ascribed to the monument, I was amazed with sarcasm though, the supposed cultural edifice could still boast of wheezy…
Tunde Kelani Launches Online Tv Channel
One of Nigeria’s biggest Film Maker,Mr Tunde Kelani is launching an online Tv Channel. The Film maker made the announcement on his Facebook page yesterday. He said “ I’m delighted to announce the launch of our online TV channel, www.tundekelani.tv . This channel, which debuts…
Lagos Chamber of Commerce Partners With CORA And Freedom Park For “Eko Akete”
The tides of the arts and creative industry in Nigeria witnessed an upsurge last week when two front liners in the sector – Committee for Relevant Arts (CORA) and the Freedom Park, Lagos jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) with the Lagos…
Rele Presents: Interactions & Readings – An Evening with Toni Kan & Victor Ehikhamenor
Rele Gallery is pleased to announce its first reading, featuring award winning writer, poet and journalist, Toni Kan reading alongside, award winning artist, photographer and writer, Victor Ehikhamenor. In a statement announcing the event, Adenrele Sonariwo who runs Rele gallery, said “Toni and Victor are…
Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II is Dead
Paramount ruler of Yoruba land,Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II,the Ooni of Ile-Ife is Dead. He died in london at the age of 85. The great monarch was flown out of the country some days ago in critical state. He died earlier on yesterday in…
First Bank Nigeria Partners with Freedom Park Lagos for First@Arts Initiative
Promoting history, culture and arts, the bar was raised higher yesterday when Nigeria’s oldest and biggest financial institution First Bank Nigeria agreed to partner with one of the biggest art, culture and creative hub in Nigeria; Freedom Park Lagos. Discussions on this partnership have been…
Documentary Film ‘Onunaekwuluora! The legacy of Thurstan Shaw’
The extra-ordinary story of Thurstan Shaw as told by Emeka Ed Keazor in this amazing documentary sees the life of man who gave all to improve and create a foundation for Igbo History in Nigeria. The documentary has a long unpublished footage of the Igbo-Ukwu…
TOSINGER ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF HER DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM ‘ORGANICALLY SINGING’
Are You Ready for this? Organically Singing will be available July 27 2015 on iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon and all other digital outlets. Physical copies at www.tosinger.com July 2015 – Following the release of an EP of 6 tracks titled ‘FINALLY’ in 2012 and the AfroSpire Demo in 2013;…
WSICE 2015 Wraps up in Grand Style With “Kongi’s Harvest”
Arts lovers across the country and beyond converged Tuesday to watch Crown Troupe of Africa perform Soyinka’s ” Kongi Harvest” as part of wrap-up events of the Wole Soyinka International Culture Exchange(WSICE)2015, commemorating the icon’s 81st Birthday in Abeokuta. The audience saw the play in…
Afro-beat King,Femi Kuti Shares Stage With Son On Tour
Afro-beat king Femi Anikulapo Kuti is on tour in Europe preaching the gospel of Afro beat and unity. Last night in Bristol the Afro-beat king shared the same stage with his first son Made as they gave an amazing performance that left the crowd screaming…