Archives Tag: Arts
Ogun State Declares Plans for an Unprecedented Multi-Purpose Creative Entertainment Village
April 19, 2022
The Ogun State Ministry of Culture and Tourism (OGSG) hosted a celebration of the 42nd edition of World Tourism Day on Friday. The state’s deputy governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, revealed news that plans are in motion to create a multipurpose creative and entertainment village. The state government intends to work with a special purpose vehicle organisation … Continue reading Ogun State Declares Plans for an Unprecedented Multi-Purpose Creative Entertainment Village
3 Ways to Enjoy Nigeria on Independence Day
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is filled with tons of invigorating tourist attractions. There is something for everyone – resorts to relax in, natural wonders to explore, adventures to undertake and much more. Here are 3 ways you can enjoy Nigeria on Independence Day. 1. Immerse Yourself in Cultural Tourism Nigerians are very warm, caring and welcoming people. With over … Continue reading 3 Ways to Enjoy Nigeria on Independence Day
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Nigerian Artist, Haneefah Adam, Transforming Food Into Works Of Arts
April 19, 2022
Haneefah Adam is a young Nigerian artist who has taken the artistic world by storm with her exploits in food arts. Most of us see food for its primary purpose of satisfying our hunger, but Haneefah views food differently. To her, food can serve artistic purposes and she has proven that numerous times with creative … Continue reading Nigerian Artist, Haneefah Adam, Transforming Food Into Works Of Arts
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Nigerian Photographer Dayo Adedayo Works Towards Changing Nigeria’s Narrative Through Pictures
April 19, 2022
There is no better way to recall memories or capture events than the use of photography. In a society like Nigeria where the art or practice of photography is accorded less respect than it deserves, few individuals find the profession interesting and invest a lot of time and energy into making ends meet with the … Continue reading Nigerian Photographer Dayo Adedayo Works Towards Changing Nigeria’s Narrative Through Pictures
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Nigerian Female Artist, Data Oruwari: Proof Of Nigeria’s Mastery In Arts
April 19, 2022
Nigerians have continued to prove their ingenuity globally in the field of arts with exceptional and eye catching works that thrill the globe, and leave people begging for more. In a country of over 300 ethnic affiliations with diverse languages, and rich cultural heritage, it is no surprise that extraordinary artistic inventions emerge from the … Continue reading Nigerian Female Artist, Data Oruwari: Proof Of Nigeria’s Mastery In Arts
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Websites We Love: Booklify
April 19, 2022
Booklify was founded by Nataniel Okwoli to resuscitate the reading culture in Nigeria, and create an online community of readers, accessing different categories of books and exchanging ideas. Nathaniel believes the reading culture in Nigeria is still very much alive but needs technological intervention to soar, and that is where Booklify.ng comes in. The Beauty … Continue reading Websites We Love: Booklify
Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Made By Rural
April 19, 2022
As Africa’s urban centres assume a more globalized outlook, they’re shedding much of the distinctive material and cultural characteristics that tie them to the rural communities in the continent’s hinterland. You’ll find this schism of the rustic and the metropolitan when you compare the affluence of the city’s showpiece neighbourhoods, to the dearth of basic … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Made By Rural
Emeka Okereke Conferred France’s Knight Of The Order Of Arts And Letters
April 19, 2022
Another admirable Nigerian, Emeka Okereke, has been added to the long list of esteemed Nigerians who do our great nation proud everyday. Okereke, a Nigerian photographer, filmmaker, writer, and visual artist, was on 27th of October 2018 conferred France’s respected insignia of Chevalier De l’Ordre Des Arts et Des Lettres (Knight of the Order of … Continue reading Emeka Okereke Conferred France’s Knight Of The Order Of Arts And Letters
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Teju Cole Joins Harvard University As Gore Vidal Professor of Creative Writing
April 19, 2022
It’s no small tale that Nigerians are doing extraordinary things in the diaspora, and these many achievements cus across different fields; entertainment, medicine, technology, academics, you name it. One of such many Nigerians is writer and academic, Teju Cole, who just recently joined Harvard University’s Department of English as the Gore Vidal Professor of the … Continue reading Teju Cole Joins Harvard University As Gore Vidal Professor of Creative Writing
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Social Media Accounts To Follow: 5 Female Models Doing Nigeria Proud
April 19, 2022
From Agbani Darego to Oluchi Onweagba, the modelling industry has seen several bright stars change the narrative and pave the way for Nigerian models as a whole. This doesn’t seem to be waning anytime soon as we keep seeing new faces emerge to break grounds and represent our dear country on a global scale. Last week, we looked at their … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: 5 Female Models Doing Nigeria Proud
Bisola Wins Surprise Award At AMVCA 2018
April 19, 2022
The biggest award event on the continent that celebrates actors, filmmakers and other contributors in the film industry took place on Sunday evening, 2nd September, at the Eko Hotel, Lagos. AMVCA AMVCA 2018 was sponsored by Konga, Airtel and H2o. It featured a brand new category called the AMVCA Achiever’s Award and had a surprise award … Continue reading Bisola Wins Surprise Award At AMVCA 2018
Music Videos We Love
April 19, 2022
We always begin the week by bringing you some of the best available music videos by Nigerian artistes. This week we have picked out 5 of our favourite music videos, Funbi – Hallelujah This January 2017 video was directedby King Davies, and, shows Funbi surrounded bybeautiful natural scenery, with the awesome Olumirin Waterfall behind him. … Continue reading Music Videos We Love
Top 5 Websites For Writers
April 19, 2022
Writing is a form of communication through which a writer conveys his message to his audience through the words he pens down, hence, for his writing to be acknowledged it must be published. To achieve this, he needs a platform where his articulated words can be showcased for the world to see. This is where platforms for writers … Continue reading Top 5 Websites For Writers
Government Urged to Cash in on the Fela Brand
April 19, 2022
Following the visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to the New Africa Shrine of Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti, last week, many Nigerians on Twitter have called on the Federal government to brand the prodigy’s story and legacy as a means of attracting tourists to the country. Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s personal life, music, activism, and doggedness … Continue reading Government Urged to Cash in on the Fela Brand
Azino, Sonuga Launch Creative Africa
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s creative industry has in the past few years grown by leaps and bounds despite the government’s seeming lack of support. Young Nigerians have attempted the impossible, gaining international recognition through their film, music, photography, fashion, literature, theatre, technology, and poetry. Two of such people who are making something beautiful out of almost nothing are Titilope … Continue reading Azino, Sonuga Launch Creative Africa
