New Art Exhibition of Susanne Wenger opened in Austria: Graphics and Adire Batik
A new and unique exhibition of graphic work and Adire batik by the famous artist Susanne Wenger (1915-2009) just opened in Austria. The show was curated by Wolfgang Denk, director of the Susanne Wenger Foundation, a museum dedicated to the heritage of the artist. …
ASIRI Magazine Presents ‘Colours of our History ‘Art Campaign
ASIRI Magazine, a digital repository with the concern of preserving and promoting the cultural heritage and history of Nigeria is set to embark on the art of telling the Nigeria history in a renewed form, taking heritage and culture to a new level with its…
Meet the Artiste; Moyosore Martins –Creating Cultural, Tradition and Spiritual Pathways.
From time immemorial artists all around the world have been influenced by their surroundings, most of them transfer the energy of their surroundings, culture and heritage into their art works, thus creating a unique platform that exposes the essence of man and his environment. One…
Goethe-Institut Lagos Welcomes New Director
For artists and art enthusiasts in Lagos, there has been a new development on the scene. Goethe-Institut Lagos, the German cultural centre in Nigeria, welcomes a new director, Friederike Möschel, to its Lagos City Hall offices. Ms Möschel, who should have arrived last year, replaces…
‘How we are Battling Recession in Ile Ife’-Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has said that the ancient city of Ile-Ife has devised cultural tourism revolution as veritable tool in battling recession reducing it’s effects to a minimal lever for his people and Nigerians. He said…
Legacy hosts Event in Historic Jaekel House to save Cultural Artefacts and Monuments
The event Fit Food Fun which is to be held on Saturday 5th of November at the Jaekel House is to raise funds for the protection of Nigeria cultural artefacts. Legacy, the NGO organizing the event, was established in 1995. Legacy was formed with the…
Biyi Bandele Photo Exhibition: Rebel Griots, Restless Maestros, Blazing Rockstars
Ever wondered about the significant moments in the professional and personal lives of legends like Fela, Tony Allen, and Alpha Blondy, or, in those of budding legends like Fatoumata Diawara, and Thandiswa Mazwai? Well, Biyi Bandele’s photo exhibition tagged—Rebel Griots, Restless Maestros, Blazing Rockstars—is here…
Lagos Book and Arts Festival 2016: The Terror of Knowledge
The annual Lagos Book and Art Festival (LABAF) is a four-day culture picnic with a high book content.In the four days leading to the Festival, the pre-festival events will take place in several venues in the city, ensuring that for a week, Lagos will have…
Aduke delivers grand performance at Freedom Park’s Felabration Festival
The 2016 edition of the globally heralded posthumous birthday of our very best- Fela Anikulapo-kuti started on its usual eclectic mood. Of course; the legendary Afro beat initiator would not have wished for a fiesta that short fall of creativity; Merry and genuity: an attribute…
FELA… ARREST THE MUSIC! heralds MUSON FESTIVAL 2016
Fela.. Arrest the music: A musical on the life and times of the legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti will be on stage from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th October at the MUSON Center at 3pm & 7pm each day. Produced by Declassical Arts and Entertainment Company…