Nigeria’s Creative Scene Gets a Boost as FMACCE & MADhouse Launch ‘Reimagining Hope’ Residency.
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, in collaboration with MADhouse is proud to announce the launch of the Reimagining Hope Residency. This transformative program is set to bring together 20 exceptional creatives from across Nigeria for a 4-week residency focused…
Art Party: IO Furniture Host Art and Design Lovers in Lagos.
The IO Furniture Shopping Party is an event by the indigenous brand, aiming to bring design and art lovers together for a 5 day shopping party; shop, party and mingle! A full-service interior design and manufacturing company characterized by uncompromising quality and innovative design solutions….
Intercontinental Distillers Unveils New Look Eagle in Lagos
It was a grand affair as Intercontinental Distillers Limited, Nigeria’s leading indigenous distillery brand, unveiled the Emperor and Eagle brands of Aromatic Schnapps. Also, it was an occasion for the company to reward loyal distributors across Nigeria. The event which was held at the prestigious…
Ilojo Bar: Murdered in Broad Daylight, 1855-2016.
Sunday 10 September 2016, a cultural heritage site was desecrated. The bulldozers, supposedly owned by ‘developers’, which rolled into 6 Alli and 2 Bamgbose Streets, CMS Lagos-Island, and destroyed the 161 year-old building opposite Tinubu Square, committed murder, in the first degree. It murdered the…
Meet The Artist:Dare Adenuga. Artist with no Boundaries
When his works first caught our interest we doubted if it was done by a Nigerian. His attention to detail, his use of colours, and how he employed this mix, was, to it keep short: simply mind blowing. The reason particular this edition is tagged…
Jelili Atiku’s Case; Magistrate advises amicable Resolution
It was the fourth court hearing of the lawsuit against performance artist; Jelili Atiku and five others by the Lagos State commissioner of police yesterday, observers all over the world monitoring the case saw a turn in the court proceedings on Monday 27th when Magistrate Mrs. J.O Adeyemi…
Taeillo: Making your Culture a part of your Home
Have you ever felt more at home in someone else space than in your own home? Well a Nigerian brand is ensuring that your home furniture can reflect your personality, style, culture and heritage. The dwindling state of pride in Nigerian culture and heritage is…
Chris Ofili and the Big Bang Art. Part 1
Every majestic oak tree was once a nut that stood its ground – Old proverb To be a classic, one must have all the gifts and all the needs, but one must force them under the same yoke. Chris Ofili was born in Manchester in…
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…
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…