Forging Time and Tradition: The Hidden Messages in Bronze Jewelry and Sculpture. Open Art Series with Àdéjọ́ke Àdéronke Túgbíyélé.
In the dynamic world of contemporary art,Àdéjọ́ke Àdéronke Túgbíyélé stands out as a remarkable force, blending the timeless tradition of lost-wax bronze production with modern artistic expressions. Her work reflects a deep connection to ancient practices, where every piece holds the power of storytelling, spirituality,…
Obalufon Festival: ’Ooni Ogunwusi is Oduduwa Re-Incarnate’-Alayemore of Ido Osun
The Alayemore of Ido-Osun, Oba Adedapo Aderemi, has described the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, as the Oduduwa re-incarnated, praising him for celebrating Obalufon Ogbogbodirin the father of his own ancestor Obalufon Alayemore. Oba Aderemi who is also the secretary of South-West…
Lagos the Original Southern Lady of Means. 4th Festival Colloquium for Lagos at 50
Before crude oil became cool, that is, before it became the chief revenue source for the Nigerian government, there was Lagos. Circa 1905, when the ‘geographical expression’ now called Nigeria was administered in three separate regions—Southern Nigeria, Northern Nigeria, and Colony of Lagos—it was Lagos…
Ooni of Ile-Ife To Speak at the 3rd Lagos at 50 Festival Colloquium
The Ooni of ile ife HRH OBA ADEYEYE ENITAN OGUNWUSI Ogaga II, Ooni of Ife will be speaking at the 3rd Lagos at 50 Colloquium on the 20th of August,Saturday 2016. The 51st of Ooni of Ile Ife will be speaking on the topic “Tourism…
His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Kicks off US Tour
His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi(Ojaja II) the Ooni of Ife on Thursday arrived the United States of America accompanied by his beautiful queen Olori Wuraola Ogunwusi(Yeyelua) and entourage of about 80 people to include prominent Yoruba monarchs like the Orangun of Ila HRM…
Ooni of ile- ife, Celebrates Osara the Goddess of the Lagoon
The Ooni of Ife His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) on Saturday evening led a multitude of Ife sons and daughters to the ancient shrine of the OSARA deity on Moore road of the town regarded as the ancestral home to the…
10 Superstitions that Could Get You Killed as a Child
Growing up in the late 70s and early 80s, our parents and elders had different ways and measures of putting us in check. Tradition had devised a ways of curtailing our excess and making sure we grow up having the right morals and values. The…
PhotoHistory: The Meeting of a King and Lords
The year is 1938, a period climaxed by colonial dominance across the African landscape. The British, French, Portuguese and Belgians have taken over the political scene but not the traditional stratosphere. The picturesque expounds the heraldic visit of two scions of the British ruling council…
Ìjàpá àti Babaláwo Ìlú Àjété
This is one of the oldest folklore in Yoruba land, so old that this story has become a yard stick in teaching moral lessons, quick thinking, intelligence and wit over the years. However, there is this other side of the story while as kids, we…
Benin Ancient History,3 Rings and a Moat
Enjoy another fresh new art innovation by Nosa Idubor. The essence of his graphic illustration is to throw more light into the history and cultural set up of the Ancient Benin Kingdom. Laying our subliminal reason its cultural history should be preserve and protected. He…