Delta Mourns a Custodian of Urhobo Heritage DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep grief over the passing of renowned Urhobo musician and cultural ambassador, Prof. Johnson Oyibode Adjan, whose contributions to indigenous music and cultural preservation earned him widespread admiration across generations. In a condolence message issued through his Chief Press […]
Bukar Usman’s Lifelong Journey Through Nigeria’s Folkloric Landscape A Childhood Classroom Beneath the Thatched Roof LONG before formal education shaped his worldview, Dr. Bukar Usman’s first lessons came from the warmth of a village fireside in Biu. In the evenings, after farm work and household chores, children gathered around their mother, listening to folktales that […]
New Queen Takes Centre Stage A new chapter has begun in Nigeria’s pageantry landscape following the emergence of Tamunosoye Karibi-George as Miss World Nigeria 2026. Representing Bayelsa State, Karibi-George secured the crown after a highly competitive contest involving 21 finalists from across the federation at the pageant’s grand finale in Lagos. Her victory came after […]
From monumental sculptures to thought-provoking portraits and conceptual installations, a group of Nigerian artists continues to expand the boundaries of contemporary visual art while earning global acclaim. Nigeria’s Growing Influence in Global Art NIGERIA’S visual arts sector has emerged as one of the most dynamic and influential creative ecosystems in the world. Over the past […]
Celebrating Three and a Half Decades of Cultural Advocacy NIGERIA’S leading arts and culture advocacy organisation, the Committee for Relevant Arts, is commemorating its 35th anniversary with the launch of a new podcast platform designed to deepen conversations around the country’s creative and cultural industries. The initiative, scheduled for June 6 at the organisation’s headquarters […]
A Season of Celebration in Nigerian Literature NIGERIA’S literary and theatre communities are witnessing a season of reflection, celebration and cultural affirmation as tributes pour in for two of Africa’s most respected dramatists and scholars — Gregory Nnamdi Nnabike Mbajiorgu at 62 and Femi Osofisan at 80. The celebrations, organised through literary associations, academic institutions […]
Lagos Set for Large-Scale Children’s Theatre Experience THE National Theatre Lagos will host a major theatrical production for the 2026 Children’s Day celebration with the staging of I Wish I Wish: Battle of The Winds. The fantasy-inspired musical, produced by Proud African Roots, is scheduled for May 30 and is expected to attract thousands of […]
Ozi Okoli Celebrates Milestone With Politically Charged Drama RENOWNED Nigerian broadcaster and playwright Ozi Okoli will commemorate his 50th birthday with a command performance and book launch of his new stage play, Restless Night, a dark satirical work examining insecurity, institutional collapse and social survival in Nigeria. The event will hold on 13th June 2026 […]
Commonwealth Foundation Defends Prize Integrity Amid AI Allegations THE Commonwealth Foundation has moved to defend the credibility of the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize following mounting allegations that some shortlisted and winning entries may have involved the use of generative artificial intelligence tools. In two separate statements issued on 19 and 22 May, the Foundation […]
A planned screen adaptation of Bukar Usman’s Hausa folktales is drawing attention to the wider disconnect between Nollywood and Nigeria’s literary heritage. Renewed Push to Connect Nollywood With Nigerian Literature THE planned adaptation of Hausa folklorist Dr. Bukar Usman’s celebrated “Tatsuniyoyi” collections into film format has sparked renewed debate over the limited relationship between Nigerian […]