Art

Yabatech and University of Munichen Germany takes the art of fashion to African cities

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2018 0

Yaba College of Technology, Lagos in collaboration with Institut Fur Kunstegeschichte, Munichen, Germany will be engaging fashion designers, scholars and professionals in a research project workshop tagged; “Workshop on Fashion and Style in African Cities: Lagos and Douala Project.”

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SNA Lagos chapter marks “October Rain”

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2018 0

…celebrates founders The Society of Nigerian Artists, SNA, Lagos State chapter has consistently lived up to its billings engaging art practitioners, members and the general public to discern the evolving phenomena in art practice. This state chapter, which has stood out as a touch bearer to the SNA national’s visionary art movement charted a course […]

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LEGENDS the Musical: reconnecting with the past to revive the present

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2018 0

Theater goers in Nigeria will be treated to inspiring and spectacular stage performances when LEGENDS the Musical lights up the stage at the MUSON Center, Onikan Lagos. The musical drama is a collaborative production of ‘Seeing Through the Arts and Declassical Arts & Entertainment’ in partnership with the 22nd MUSON Festival of the Arts. In […]

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Ooni empowers over 100 students with sewing machines, establishes Ojaja fashion institute

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2018 0

About 100 students who made up the lucky beneficiaries that received some tailoring materials from House of Oduduwa Foundation was present at the Ojaja Fashion Training Programme launch in Lagos by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife during a gala night to mark the end of Africa Fashion Week Nigeria […]

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MUSON’s 22nd Festival will be excitingly entertaining – Gboyega Banjo

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2018 0

The Music Society of Nigerian (MUSON) in its 22nd edition of their annual music festival which kicks off from October 17 – 28, 2018 has promised to be excitingly exceptional and entertaining. “Judging from the lineup of new programmes to jazz up the annual fiesta that has hold the entire music lovers spell bound during […]

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5 Universities dazzle at intercollegiate choral fest

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2018 0

University of Lagos main Auditorium played the host to an intercollegiate choral festival tagged, “Africa Sing 8″held on Tuesday September 11 to mark the evolving orchestral soulful music. The annual choral concert that started some years back normally features the Unilag mass choir, but this year’s concert involving other institutions is unique for one

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Onobrakpeya, YCT Rector, others eulogises Omoighe @ 60

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2018 0

…charge youths to study hard When the academic community, including friends and well-wishers of Mike Omoighe converged at the Yusuf Grillo Auditorium, Yaba College of Technology YCT, last Thursday to celebrate a man termed as a great scholar and formidable artist, emotional encomiums filled the air. Mike who turned sixty last week is an art […]

Art News

OONI to unveil Ojaja Fashion Institute as he signs MOU with Jordanian businessman

Ihesiulo Grace 1 September 2018 0

His Imperial Majesty the Ooni of Ife will be declaring open another initiative from the House of Oduduwa Foundation called the Ojaja Fashion Institute during Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) that holds on September 16, 2018. According to the CEO of the house of Oduduwa foundation, Prince Jide Fadairo; “The establishment of Ife based Ojaja […]

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Abiodun Kafaru’s art: Recourse to culture, education

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2018 0

Dr. Abiodun Kafaru is a visual artist and educationists. He is a lecturer at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Ijanikin, Lagos State. Dr. karafu who recently returned from a short sojourn in UK to complete his doctoral research in art is set to showcase a collection of his old and new works, all paintings, in […]

Art Interviews

Women in politics should replicate Moremi’s legacy – Olugbon of Orileigbon

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2018 0

His Royal Majesty, Oba Olushola Alao is the Olugbon of Orileigbon in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. He came into the throne of his forefathers barely a year ago. The monarch who was the chairman at the book launch “Queen Moremi Ajasoro” at Obafemi Awolowo University OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun state spoke to Daily Times correspondent among many […]

Art News

Ogun First Lady, Olufunso Amosun eulogised in a book launch

Ihesiulo Grace 16 July 2018 0

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has described wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun, as a jewel whose deeds and merits are written in gold. The revered royal father stated this on Saturday in Ile- Ife during a book launch written and dedicated to Mrs Amosun with a title, “Queen Moremi […]

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Black fragrance: hub of creative excellence berths in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2018 0

A new training platform for discerning creative minds with a touch of excellence in a serene and eco-friendly environment called ‘Black Fragrance School of Design’ has berthed on the Mainland axis of Lagos with a supporting arm at the Victoria Garden City, Lekki, Lagos. Coming, auspice of the famous music school in Lagos ‘Tenstrings’, the […]

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Bolatito Aderemi emerges Art X 2018 Prize winner, gets N1million

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2018 0

An emerging visual artist, Bolatito Aderemi-Ibitola has been announced as the winner of the 2018 edition of the ‘ART X Prize with Access.’ Bolatito Aderemi-Ibitola emerged as the winner of the Prize, after live presentations to the jury members, alongside a shortlist that also included two other artists – Ayo Akinwande and Williams Chechet as […]

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Greatland Nigeria’s statue of freedom berths in Badagary

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2018 0

In a bid to give tourism a new meaning, Greatland Nigeria is set to rebrand its facilities in Badagary land into a new status with an erection of world class 120ft statue called ‘Mother of Freedom’ to be unveiled soon. The Greatland Nigeria, owners of Greatland Tourist Center situated on Iworo seaside, Olorunda Iworo local […]

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Ooni to launch the first of its kind literature book on Queen Moremi Ajasoro

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2018 0

His imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife will on July 14 unveils a historic book written in honour of the Yoruba legend of queen of liberation, “Queen Moremi Ajasoro.” The publication which is being written in both Yoruba and English is aimed at reviving our rapidly vanishing history and culture. People […]

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SMO Curators Lagos, make lists of Contemporary African Art Fair in London

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2018 0

About 42 exhibitors are listed to participate in the sixth London edition of The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair holding from October 4-7, in London, United Kingdom. The 42 galleries from 21 countries will present work at Somerset House, with work by some 130 artists from 33 nations. Of the 42 exhibitors in London this […]

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Picasso’s “Blue and Rose period” going public: as Foundation Beyeler terms it early Picasso Blockbuster

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2018 0

One of the major highlights before Art Basel 2018 opened in Switzerland was the unveiling of Pablo Picasso’s stunning appearance to the public. As some number of journalists convened at a press conference at the nearby Foundation Beyeler in Basel, just before the Basel art fair kicks off, it became a surprise as Foundation Beyeler, […]

Art Opinion

Book Review: Resemblance considers the ties that bind

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2017 0

In the run up to the hotly contested November 2016 general elections in the United States of America, a running gag among some supporters of the Democratic Party candidate, Hillary Clinton was that they would move to Canada in the event of a Republican Donald Trump victory. This boast wasn’t made singularly because of the […]

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EID-EL-KABIR;BUHARI celebrates with NYSC members

Ihesiulo Grace 2 September 2017 0

says programme on courseas trailer crushed two worshipers in Ogun state Contrary to insinuations that the reason for the establishing of the National Youths service corps, has been defeated, the president Commander of the Armed forces ,President Muhammadu Buhari on the occation of EID-EL Kabir, says he is pleased to see the National Youth Service […]

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A book in the hand of every Nigerian child is our aim – ANA

Ihesiulo Grace 2 September 2017 0

President of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Denja Abdullahi, is a man driven by passion and commitment to the arts. In this interview with Benjamin Omoike, he reasons that the literary culture of the nation, if properly harnessed, will play a pivotal role in shaping future generations positively and contribute to overall development. Two years […]