May 11 is globally known as “The Bob Marley Day”. It is now 43 long years since the lionized music legend Bob Marley died. Robert Nesta Marley died at 11.40am …
Arts & Books
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It’s often a matter of propriety to shower praise on the dead. The more so when the deceased is human. But even that is apart from some rare occasions. Like …
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I’m not a big fan of reality TV programmes: the original concept of showcasing the lives of ordinary people has been lost in a maelstrom of faceless (and often talentless) …
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Public relations as it concerns the media has received a much-needed breakthrough in the just published book Media Relations Playbook: 25 Proven Effective Hacks by Chido B. Nwakanma. Contemporary developments …
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One does not need to write too many words to signify the essence of the gem named Azuh Arinze. He has all on his own written himself into the consciousness …
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A few days ago, I was to run into a video where Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, former vice president of Nigeria was eulogizing General Buhari. From the video, I was …
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The last time any Nigerian won an international prize for short stories was 2019. That writer was Lesley Nneka Arimah who won the Caine Prize for her story, “Skinned”. Her …
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Chief Obafemi Awolowo famously described his wife as “the jewel of inestimable value.” In the political evolution of Nigeria Awo was the great lion that made things happen. Mama HID …
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Book: Majek Fashek Before And After The Rain (A Memoir of A Rastafarian’s Reign and Ruin) Author: Azuka Jebose Molokwu Publisher: Purple Scroll Reviewer: Isidore Emeka Uzoatu. A book, …
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By Ifeayinwa Onyenweli A modern private Museum, “The Thought Pyramid Art Center“ has been officially opened in Benin City weekend at the GRA axis of the Benin metropolis, with an …
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Jeff Ajueshi is a curator and founder of Thought Pyramid Art Gallery in Nigeria. The Thought Pyramid has galleries in Abuja, Lagos and Delta state. Why is the one in …
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By Jeff Ajueshi The concept of the Thought Pyramid Art Centre Benin was conceived years ago, but it has now materialized into reality. We are delighted to be here at …
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The magnetic allure of Nigeria’s entertainment industry has the power to captivate budding artists, luring them into a world of dreams and aspirations for stardom and prosperity. However, beneath the …
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Courage and Character: The Definitive History of Osun State – Volume 1 of the Osun Trilogy 1951-2018; Published by The Erudio Alphabet Company, Lagos NG101014; 2023; 450pp Not many Nigerians …
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The celebrated season of the Nigeria Prize for Literature always ends on the note of winner-takes-all. It is incumbent on me to plead now that the longlisted and shortlisted authors …
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Zik’s Avenue is arguably the most hurly-burly road in Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, but tucked inside Number 261 is seminal serenity. Here is the home of Awka …