Hyper-realistic Paintings of Oresegun Olumide Trend the Internet

Trending this week on social media are works of Nigerian hyper-realistic artist, Oresegun Olumide. His works portray oil paintings of children washing in water. At first, when one looks at the pictures, they think they are photographed. But indeed, these

Painting Tips for New Artists

People paint on different surfaces, on wood, glass, paper, canvas, walls. Each surface you paint on has a certain kind of paint you use on it. Here are beginner tips on some of the items you need in painting. 1.

Are You A Fine Artist?

A lot of people say “It’s hard to be an artist”. Well, I say “They are wrong.” Anyone can be an artist regardless of age and profession. Let me state the kind of art am talking about, it’s the fine

5 Weird Cinema Types

The cinema culture is fast returning at an appreciable pace after it declined in the 1990s. Today, cinemas like Ozone, Silverbird and Genesis Deluxe around the country are witnessing reasonable attendance. While the many rediscover the joy of blockbuster movies

Weekend Pleasure- 4 Amazing Folktales Told By the Igbos

The eastern part of Nigeria, largely occupied by the Igbo tribe, is rich in culture, customs and traditions and one of the tenets that have survived the rage of civilization and modernization is the art of storytelling. Interesting and educative

Revitalise Your Relationship With a Serenade‎ This Season

At a time when the concept of dating and relationships stray through stereotypes, Nino Charmaine, a serenade service provider, made her formal outing on the 5th of December 2015 at Colonades Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos in conjunction with Happenings Magazine. The

Etisalat Prize for Literature Presents Longlist

The Etisalat Prize for Literature 2015 has released its long list featuring over 100 titles submitted from across Africa. Prof. Ato Quayson, Professor of English and inaugural Director of the Centre for Diaspora Studies at the University of Toronto, Molara

Nigeria’s Chigozie Obioma Shortlisted for 2015 Man Booker Prize for Fiction

Congratulations are in order for Nigerian author, Chigozie Obioma, whose novel – The Fishermen – is among the 13 publications shortlisted for the 2015 Man Booker Prize for Fiction. The highly recognized list was published Wednesday 29 July, placing Chigozie

Nigerian Lectures at Harvard University With No Degree

Believe it or not, a Nigerian woman has lectured at Harvard University without a formal degree to call her own. Her name is Nike Davies-Okundaye, the founder of the Nike Art Gallery in Lekki, Lagos. The Nation News recently featured

Lagos State Okays Tunde Kelani’s ‘Yeepa’ in 57 LGAs

Tunde Kelani has hit another milestone. The award winning filmmaker’s filmed play; ‘Yeepa’ has received the nod of the Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Babatunde Fashola (SAN) to screen the satire free to all the 57 Local Governments

N100 Everything Offer as Film House Launches its 2015 Model Digital Cinema in Apapa

In line with its commitment to roll out 25 cinemas in Nigeria by 2018, and take cinema entertainment to every region, Filmhouse has added a 5-screen 2015 super digital model screen at The Apapa Mall, Apapa, Lagos. Filmhouse Apapa has

Connect Nigeria in Conversation with Yetunde Ayeni Babaeko on ‘Eko Moves’

‘Eko Moves‘ is the latest exhibition of photographs by the Germany-trained photographer Yetunde Ayeni Babaeko, which she shot in different public spaces in the ever busy city of Lagos. She collaborated with the Society for the Performing Arts of Nigeria,

M.I Releases Bad Belle Video

M.I, the self-proclaimed chairman who is one of the biggest names in African rap music, has released his video, “Bad Belle” off his new album, The Chairman. The video was shot in Lagos by ace video director Mex and Moti

Eko Moves Photo Exhibition: A Synergy of Dance & Photography by Yetunde Ayeni Babaeko

Eko Moves is an exhibition of creative ideas in photography and dance shot by the German-trained fashion and advertising photographer Yetunde Ayeni Babaeko. The project was done in collaboration with the Society of Performing Arts of Nigeria (SPAN), the brainchild

Art Exhibition, “Against All Odds”, Set to Hold in Lagos

  In celebration of Adaora-Zinno Orara who is bravely battling cancer, BlackHouse Media and Mydrim gallery has announced a one-of-a-kind art exhibition titled ‘Against All Odds’.‎ The exhibition, according to the organisers, will showcase the works of one of Nigeria’s

Power And Powers: The Power of Uche James Iroha’s Lenses

Sounds of generating sets greet you almost everywhere you go in Nigeria; our leaders have failed over the years to deliver in the power sector. Sometimes one wonders why Nigeria, which is by far the most populous nation in Africa

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