By Chief Kingsley Okafor. Ksji In the trajectory of our literary series we will today analyze the Creative Industries, the components, contents and all related variables that make up the Creative Industry. The word Creative Industry have over the years become very commonly used in categorizing Creative economic activities. Creative Industries simply refers to a […]
By Chief Kingsley Okafor Following the record breaking reception we received from our social media handles on our article of last Saturday, I make bold to welcome you again on the journey of rediscovering our Arts and Culture. In this series we will attempt to link the Arts to the Cultures of our diverse nationalities […]
From the rainbows thanking the NHS in windows to graffiti murals inspired by the global coronavirus pandemic, all sorts of artists have used lockdown to capture this period in history. While some works draw on the sense of fear and isolation felt by many, others are inspired by the heroes who have emerged during the […]
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, and Mr Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General (DG), National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), have been commended for protecting public property the Arts and Crafts Village in Abuja. The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Tourism, Rep. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, made the commendation during a visit to the Arts and […]
Director General of National Council for Arts and Culture(NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe has applauded federal government in ensuring, Turkish Airline stop operating from Nigeria air space for treating Nigerian passengers in an uncivil manner. He described the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) intervention as bold and courageous, adding that time has come for all foreign […]
Lagos state says it will launch an application that would show all its arts and cultural events in a year. Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, Mr. Solomon Bonu, made this known at the maiden Badagry Heritage Festival 2019. The festival with the theme: ““Harnessing Badagry’s tourism […]
Abuja – The 12th edition of International Arts and Crafts (INAC) Expo opened on Wednesday with no fewer than 30 countries showcasing their cultures and heritage. The countries in the Expo are Kuwait, Cuba, Ethiopia, others displaying their cultural wares and heritage. Speaking in Abuja, Mr Abdullah Alawadhi, a diplomatic attache to Kuwait Embassy described […]
…speaks on the Lagos State government effort in bringing art and tourism closer to the people. Steve Oluseyi Ayorinde, Lagos commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture is no doubt one of the astute believers in ‘Lagos is working’ agenda in Governor Ambode’s cabinet set up. The former commissioner for information took over the tourism ministry […]
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 […]
Stakeholders in the Arts industry have tasked government at all levels to invest in Arts, culture and tourism in a bid to attract wealth creation and reduce unemployment in the country. Director of Black Passionate Art Galary Ltd, Mr Ugo Emmanuel Chidi, in Benin City yesterday called on government to expedite action in its efforts […]
Nigerian arts and culture takes centre stage in the heart of Paris as the Embassy of Nigeria hosts France business community and friends of Nigeria to an exhibition of some of Nigeria’s finest art, cuisine, fashion, music, film and traditional games, on the platform of the Nigerian Creative Arts Exchange. The Nigerian Creative Arts Exchange […]
Owerri will play host to the graduation ceremony of this year’s edition of its “So You Wanna Act” workshop organized by Africa Film Academy. The graduation event scheduled for the 24th of August, 2017 marks the end of a highly educative and interactive workshop for the participants and is billed to take place at the […]