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Paris: Christie’s to auction sacred statues allegedly looted from Nigeria
A Nigerian commission has called for the cancellation of Monday's auction in Paris of sacred Nigerian statues that it alleges were stolen.Christie’s auction house has defended the sale, saying the artworks were legitimately acquired and…
LASG inaugurates committee to revitalize Entertainment industry after Pandemic
The Lagos State Government on Thursday inaugurated the State Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Review Committee, aimed at reactivating the Tourism, Arts and Culture sector.Inaugurating the committee in Ikeja, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts…
MURIC Sends SOS To FG On Kano
Islamic human rights group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has sent a Save Our Soul message (S.O.S) to the Federal Government urging it to intervene immediately in the strange deaths killing citizens in Kano State.This was revealed…
Why I’m unmarried at 70 – Awolowo’s private secretary
Celebrated poet, author and former Private Secretary to Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Odia Ofeimum has explained why he remained unmarried at the age of 70.Ofeimum, who clocked 70 0n Monday, March 16, made the disclosure in an interview…
Afrika Shrine Karnival will teach African history, culture, religion – Organisers
The organizers of the New Afrika Shrine Karnival on Wednesday said that the event would be an avenue to enlighten fun seekers on African history, religion, and culture.
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Anthony Joshua Will Present Championship Belts To Buhari
British-born World boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua of Nigerian decent is set to present his belts toPresident of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, at a yet to be announced date.
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Most Watched Music Videos In Nigeria: Youtube Rewind 2019
Youtube has once again released its annual year-in-review video named "Youtube Rewind 2019: For the Record".This very funny and enlightening video highlights the most popular creators and trends of the year 2019.READ ALSO: Sowore:…
2 Nigerian paintings sold for billions of Naira in the UK
Two Nigerian paintings have been sold for over N1 billion at auctions in the UK.Both paintings were painted by Ben Enwonwu. A Nigerian novelist Ben Okri described the painting as the "African Mona Lisa". It was auctioned off at $ 1.6…
France and Italy mark 500 years of da Vinci death
The Presidents of France and Italy would on Thursday mark the 500th anniversary of the death of artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci in the Loire Valley town of Amboise.Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was born in April 15, 1452 and died…
14-yr-old wins N250, 000 prize at Lagos art competition
Adejoke Samson, a 14-year-old student of Kings College, Lagos, has won the N250,000 grand prize at the Eco-Friendly Art Contest organised by Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Samson clinched the…
Edo Govt. expresses readiness to host 2019 NAFEST
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has declared the preparedness of the state government to make the 2019 National Festival of Arts and Culture, (NAFEST), a world class event.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Edo won the hosting…
NCAC has created platform for local artists to network internationally — DG
Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General (DG) for the National Council for Arts and Crafts (NCAC), said International Arts and Crafts Expo has created a platform for local artists to network internationally.Runsewe said this to the News…
Artist paints Gov. El-Rufai in two minutes, sells it for N2m
Mr Adebayo Seun, a 200 level Fine Arts student of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, on Saturday sold a portrait of Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State, which he painted in two minutes for N2.0 million.The portrait, painted during Kaduna…
Nigerian OAP cum photographer commits suicide
Oluwapelumi Orungbe, an OAP and photographer, has reportedly committed suicide in Magodo, Lagos.Reports have it that Orungbe took her own life yesterday and has since been buried.Her best friend, Kunbi, who spoke to Pelumi a night…
Angelita!!: 5-yr-old Nigerian, Jare, is ‘world’s most beautiful girl’
Angelic five-year-old Jare from Nigeria has been dubbed the world’s “most beautiful girl” as snaps of her sent the social media into a frenzy after photographer shared her portraits on Instagram.Wedding photographer Mofe…
11-year-old Kareem draws President Macron on the spot
Master Kareem Olamilekan, 11, artistically drew a portrait of President Emmanuel Macron of France during his visit to the New Afrikan Shrine in Lagos.The event held to showcase and celebrate African culture was hosted by Nigerian…
Fashola Photographic Foundation Begins Search For Next Photography Talent
Building on the success of its first edition, the Fashola Photographic Foundation has issued a call for entries as it begins a search for the next top talent in photography.Established in honour of late Alhaji Ademola Fashola, an avid…
Top Indian artist doff cap for Nigerian counterparts
Shanta Roy, an Indian artist says Nigerian artists possess great talents and potentials to play at the global stage.Roy made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.The highly rated Indian…
Nobel Literature prize award postponed amid turmoil over sex scandal
The Swedish Academy which decides the Nobel Prize for Literature said on Friday it would not make the award this year because of a sexual misconduct scandal that has caused turmoil in its ranks and led to the resignation of a string of…
Nigerian poet scoops prestigious Brunel International African Poetry Prize
Theresa Lola fought off stiff competition from over 1000 other international entrants to be awarded one of the three top prizes of £1000.Launched in 2012 by Brunel University London and judged by a panel of writers and…
Ethiopia says British museum must permanently return its artefacts
Britain must permanently return all artefacts from Ethiopia held by the Victoria and Albert Museum and Addis Ababa will not accept them on loan, an Ethiopian government official said.The call comes after the museum, one of London’s most…
3 found guilty of million-dollar Baselitz art theft
Three German men have been found guilty of the million-dollar art theft of works by painter Georg Baselitz, a Munich Court decided on Monday.A 40-year-old from Dusseldorf and a 52-year-old from Leverkusen were both sentenced to three…
Ben Enwonwu’s Tutu Sets New Record, Sells for £1.2m
Tutu, the long-lost portrait by Ben Enwonwu of the Ife royal princess Adetutu Ademiluyi – described by Booker Prize winning Nigerian novelist, Ben Okri as Africa’s “Mona Lisa” – set a new record for the artist’s work at an auction, selling…
Shows To Look Out For At Lagos Theatre Festival 2018
The countdown has begun to the fifth edition of Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) 2018.Set to take place on the 27th February – 4th March, across various venues in Lagos, with a theme ‘Theatre in Unconventional Spaces’, this year’s edition…
Professor Ishola’s widow recounts husband’s last moments
Adebola Ishola, wife of the late renowned playwright, Prof. Akinwunmi Ishola has said her husband gave no sign that he was going to die anytime soon.She told newsmen in Ibadan on Saturday evening that Ishola took a spoonful of custard…
Prof. Akinwunmi’s death, huge loss, says Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has described the death of playwright, author and culture activist, Prof. Akinwunmi Isola, as a huge loss.Tinubu said this in a statement released by his Media Officer, Mr…
“We Won’t Remove Zuma’s statue”, Okorocha Replies Critics
“Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha on Friday, said the state will not pull down the statue of former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, who resigned in the heat of corruption allegation.The Imo governor had erected Zuma’s…
Things Fall Apart Is 60
Six decades after its publication, Things Fall Apart remains the novel to beat. This is not just in Africa where it towers ahead of many others, but also all over the world where its influence continues to grow. It is thus not surprising…