iREP 2016 Explores Documentary Films as Agents of Change
iREPRESENT, the biggest documentary film festival on the West African coast, is in its sixth edition, and it is scheduled to hold from Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th March 2016, at Freedom Park Lagos. The theme for the 2016 edition of the festival is #CHANGE – Documentary Film as Agent…
Orí ati Ọlájùmokẹ́
In ancient times, in Yoruba land, spirits, animals, and human beings inhabited a common world. In those days, stories abound of animals taking on the form of man to enable them visit human villages. What attracted them most about these villages were the maidens who…
PHOTOS- Bolanle Austen-Peters Thrills Again with Wakaa The Musical
Wakaa The Musical premiered on stage yesterday, 30th December 2015, at the Muson Centre Lagos. The musical drama which explores the peculiar challenges young Nigerians overcome to make their dreams come true is Bolanle Austen-Peters’ debut as a director. The play screened twice 3:00pm and…
Ake Arts And Book Festival 2015 “Engaging the Fringe”
The third edition of Ake Arts and Book Festival will take place at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto-Abeokuta, from 17-21 November, 2015. The theme is-Engaging the Fringe and Dialogue and will focus on the genres and creative endeavor that do not get the same…
Film Critic,Steve Ayorinde Appointed as Commissioner for Information and Strategy
A big congratulations to Steve Ayorinde, who has just been appointed the new Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy by His Excellency Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. A distinguished journalist, author, film critic and media consultant, Steve started his career with Nigeria’s foremost Newspaper ”The Guardian”….
The Coronation of OBA EREDIAUWA Of Benin Kingdom
The coronation ceremonies of an Oba of Benin usually last about 10 days. They begin from Egua-Edaiken, the traditional residence of the heir-apparent to the Benin Throne. On a day fixed by the Edaiken, he is escorted by his Uselu people on his journey back…
The Tortoise and Orumhonhi Bird
The first bout in the series of fight ensued when Mr. Tortoise was at the riverbank. Mr. Orumhonhi bird swooped on him from the blue and almost drowned him in the nearby fast-pacing river. The following day, on the great road to the farm, while…
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…
Destinations; Olumo Rock, The Pride of Abeokuta
Olumo rock is located in Abeokuta the Ogun state capital. Sitting on a large expanse of land with massive rock formation, it is perhaps the most popular and one of the most prestigious tourist sites in Ogun state and Nigeria, at large. The rock dates back to…
Photos from #ReleReadings featuring Toni Kan and Victor Ehikhamenor
An Evening With Toni Kan and Victor Ehikhamenor. Rele Gallery welcomes you with it’s amazing ambiance. From arrival, the beauty of the building holds you captive, makes you wonder what greatness it holds.On getting inside, the wonderful works of art, grabs your attention, and you…