Celebrating Cultural Identity, Migration, and the Quest for Meaning In the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, art enthusiasts and cultural enthusiasts are flocking to the prestigious Wheatbaker Hotel, where SMO Contemporary Art (SMO) presents ‘Journeys,’ an extraordinary exhibition showcasing the diverse and captivating works of ten emerging and mid-career artists from Nigeria and Zimbabwe. The Read More…
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Coastal Charades: A Delightful Escape into Love’s Illusion”
Harriet and Wyn, once considered the epitome of a perfect couple, have experienced an unexpected rift in their relationship. Despite their breakup six months ago, they have chosen to keep it a secret from their closest friends. Now, as they gather at their cherished Maine cottage, a beloved tradition for their friend group over the Read More…
From Onitsha Market Literature to Nollywood
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Whenever Onitsha gets into any business, other cities take a back seat. When market literature was in vogue, Onitsha was the leader. Now that home movies have taken over, Onitsha has shot ahead as the centre of the booming trade. According to a study published by the British Library in 1990, Read More…
Babyface’s no-show at Anita Baker disappoints fans
“I am truly sorry to my fans who have been waiting for us to hit the stage this evening at the Prudential Center. I was asked not to perform in order to give Ms. Baker her space and time to perform her show in its entirety. My band and I are extremely saddened we didn’t Read More…
Harry Belafonte, musician, actor, and activist, dies at 96
The legendary Harry Belafonte, who began his career as a vocalist with the anthem “Day O” from his hit song “Banana Boat” in the 1950s and later became an activist, has passed away at the age of 96. On Tuesday, Belafonte passed away at his New York City home from congestive heart failure, with his Read More…
An anthropologist’s journey between two worlds
Part 1 of Keith Hart’s Self in the World is entitled Ancestors. It is divided into three chapters – Writing the Self: A Genealogy, Anthropology’s Forgotten Founders and The Anti-Colonial Intellectuals: Thinking New Worlds. The men he profiles here are his heroes (where are the women?). In their various fields, these personalities are world-renowned for Read More…
David’s music tops Spotify’s Nigeria, UK, Canada and France streams
The top streaming countries for Davido’s songs, according to Spotify, are the UK, Nigeria, Canada, and France. Davido’s music may be found on over 10 million user-made Spotify playlists, according to Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artiste and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa. He claims that Davido’s fan base is undeniably appealing because of the afrobeat Read More…
Portable charged with assaulting a police officer in Ogun
28-year-old musician Badmus Okikiola, aka Portable, was charged by the police in Ogun on Monday with assaulting a police inspector while performing his duties. Okikiola, whose residence was omitted, was accused of assault and resisting arrest by the Police.The defendant and other suspects, who are still at large, are accused of committing the crime on Read More…
Nigerian drummer nurtures children to preserve use of local instruments
A REUTERS REPORT Nigerian artist Adebayo Ayodeji is targeting children to play traditional instruments like drums, which he worries could become extinct and erase an important aspect of the culture in Africa’s most populous country. In the megacity of Lagos, parents bring children to his twice-a-month drumming workshops to learn how to play drums and Read More…
Between Starshine and Clay
Written by Sarah Ladipo Manyika, and published in 2022 by Footnote Press, Between Starshine and Clay is a composition of encounters with 11 living and 1 deceased titan of modern history. Manyika, a British/Nigerian/American writer, has produced magnificent word portraits of these 12 luminaries. The spirit emanating from each portrait evokes the abundance of images Read More…