National Museum Lagos : Colonial Indexicality
Four of Kelani Abass’s ‘stamping history’ works, which form part of his Colonial Indexicality series, for the [Re:]Entanglements exhibition at the National Museum, Lagos. On 21 September 2019, the [Re:]Entanglements: Contemporary Art & Colonial Archives exhibition opened at the National Museum, Lagos. The opening event was attended by an estimated 300 people,…
PHOTOS: A look inside the National Theater Lagos
BY BOLAJI ALONGE The Lagos National Arts Theater is an icon for everyone in my generation and a recognizable sight for those commuting between Lagos Mainland and the Island. The majestic structure, 19 km away from the airport, sits in Iganmu like a quiet mountain for…
Food, fun, thrills at 2022 Bole Festival in Port Harcourt
Thousands of visitors were attracted to the sixth edition of one of the big food and music events, Bolè Festival, which took place at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers State recently. With the 2022 edition themed ‘Level Up’, the vibrant city of…
Lagos “Eat” n “Drink” Festival
ABOUT LAGOS “EAT n DRINK” FESTIVAL Nigeria’s leading celebration of food and drink sees thousands of food lovers come together to eat and drink from an extensive selection served up by some of the best chefs, restaurants, and street food vendors in Lagos. After…
Why ‘productivity theatre’ should have no place in your workforce.
Productivity theatre, the art of looking busy while at work, can be a dangerous trap for companies and employees to fall into. We look at how companies can shake the habit. Are your employees busy? Or have they just mastered the art of looking busy?…
THE ONE BIZARRELY EFFECTIVE COLOR SECRET YOU NEED TO KNOW (NOW)
People looking for a vacation rental are people with an agenda. Short on patience, intent on skimming, rather than diving deep, they don’t go to a listing site to window shop vacation properties. They are driving 90 miles per hour looking at photo after photo…
Travel Guide: Can’t afford a vacation? Here’s how to be a tourist in Lagos
With the traffic and a seemingly never-ending bustle, Lagos can be overwhelming. Hence, people who reside in the state won’t mind getting away for a few days. If you fall into that category, and you can’t afford to take a vacation, there might be a…
Adire Heritage Festival… A lift for Nigeria’s indigenous textile industry
While Nigerians at home still shamelessly ape and patronise foreign products without putting any premium on inherited, indigenous products, much less raising their profiles to international standard, those in the Diaspora are singing a contrary, heartwarming tune. The Adire Heritage Festival, which ended last Sunday…
Calabar Carnival – The History
Calabar Carnival, also known as “Africa’s Biggest Street Party” or the “Pride of Nigeria“, is an annual carnival held in Cross River State, Nigeria The carnival holds every December and was declared by the governor Mr. Donald Duke as an activity to mark Christmas celebration yearly. He said his vision…