Sobayo Abolore creates essence of Lagos State in ‘Liberation’ and ‘Community’
As part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of Lagos state, the Governor of the state,in the person of His Excellency Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode commissioned several artists to make public art installations and monuments situated at strategic places in the city. One of 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…
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…
‘Echoes’ Art Exhibition by Abolore Sobayo ends with Grand Closing
ECHOES is an art exhibition conceptualized by Abolore Sobayo and aimed at telling the FELA story from the perspective of an artist. Echoes was scheduled to coincide with Felabration which started on the 10th of October, 2016 and will end on the 16th October, 2016….
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…
Meet the Artist: Alimi Adewale “Between Minimalism and Abstraction”
Alimi Adewale’s practice posit genres traditionally evoked in painting—such as portraits, landscapes, and nudes but with a contemporary expression in a profusion of rich texture and often uncommon sculptural finish. Whether utilizing photography and oil paint (Owambe, 2015) or thick lump of oils mediums, (House…
FOC Releases Official Artwork and Theme for Felabration 2016 Festival
The annual festival that celebrates the life and times of Nigeria’s Afro beat Icon “Felabration” has been dubbed as one of the biggest music festival laced with a deep sense of creativity,art and the essence of Music. The festival was created by the Icon’s daughter,Ms…
Celebrating Benson Idonije at 80:The Benjay Phenomenon
All banners and flags will be raised for a four day event celebrating one of Nigeria’s broadcasting and Media legends. The name Benson Idonije is not strange to stake holders in the Nigeria Media and Art Industry. Born in Otuo in 1936, Benson kicked off…
Book Alert! Quramo Publishing Presents “For Sam” By Jimi Disu
On the 17th of December 2015, Quramo Publishing will present For Sam: A Collection of Contemporary Thoughts by Jimi Disu, the new title under its Q Books imprint, at the National Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), No 13/15 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island by 10.30am….
Third World,Tuface,Yemi Alade,M.I Shut Down Felabration 2015 Grand Finale
The grand finale of this year’s edition of Felabration witnessed ground breaking performances from three popular Nigerian music stars plus an exotic reggae band from the Jamaica on Sunday. The super entertainers that held the live audience spellbound were- Tuface, Yemi Alade and MI. Third…