The Committee for Relevant Art (CORA) has unveiled the theme for the 27th Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF) as “CHANGE: Imagining Alternatives,” marking a symbolic connection between the past and the future. The announcement came during the closing ceremonies…
Google celebrates Africa Day with arts, African music
Google says it will unveil a range of programmes and activities to celebrate Africa’s diverse cultural heritage and provide opportunities for people all over the world to mark 2023 Africa Day. Google Nigeria, Interim Lead, Olumide Balogun in a statement…
New Van Gogh self-portrait discovered hidden under another painting
A previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh has been discovered behind another of the artist’s paintings, the National Galleries of Scotland said Thursday. The self-portrait was found on the back of Van Gogh’s “Head of a Peasant Woman” when…
Taruwa gets off to a festival-worthy start
Taruwa Festival of Performing Arts in Nigeria (TAF) got off to a roaring start with people from all walks of life and particularly from arts and culture in attendance with the intent to lap up all the fun. This edition…
Oduoza urges aspiring business leaders to be courageous, resilient
In order to start and build a successful business, aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners have been advised to be courageous and resilient, two necessary conditions for overcoming obstacles critical to business growth and success. The Chairman of NOVA Merchant Bank…
We have great plans to make Lagos a tourist haven – Steve Ayorinde
On Monday April 16, 2018, Tourism will take a new turn in Lagos as the state convenes a Tourism Summit at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites. Long before the landmark event, thisislagos.ng sat down to an exclusive interview…