Arts & Books

We take so much pride in telling lies to ourselves as Nigerians. The Nigeria-Biafra war officially ended back in 1970, but so-called Nigerian leaders have made the country even more …

The written word is lord over the universe. The coming of the internet instead of killing the book as prophesied by some never-do-wells has in fact enshrined the great books …

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 …

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 …

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) …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …