Victims recount losses as another gas explosion kills five in Lagos (Guardian) An early morning gas explosion in the Baruwa area of the densely populated Ipaja metropolis, Lagos State, has left at least five persons dead. This is coming some…
The remarkable resurgence of Ben Enwonwu who was already Africa’s greatest contemporary artist
A few recent discoveries of long-lost works by Africa’s greatest contemporary artist, Ben Enwonwu, are leading to a reexamination of his legacy. How is it that the works of a man who in 1949 would be named Africa’s greatest contemporary…
*2,310 violators of COVID-19 lockdown order arrested in Lagos (Vanguard) *We need data to plan for emergencies like COVID-19 – Sanwo-Olu (Nation)
2,310 violators of COVID-19 lockdown order arrested in Lagos (Vanguard) A total of 2,310 violators of the presidential directives on lockdown and social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), have so far been arrested in five…
The Didi Museum journey to mastery – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Legendary institutions almost always start from very trivial incidents. As a child, Newton Jibunoh had a much adored younger sister named Edith. In his stammering, the young Newton could not get to grips with pronouncing the name Edith. What always…
The art and craft of Ikwuemesi and Anbukraft -Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It was my buddy Tony Akudinobi, the utilitarian art honcho who heads Hammerhead Integrated Ltd, that brought to my attention the 5th Anambra Book and Creativity Festival (Anbukraft) holding from October 22 to 27, 2018 at King David Hotel, Awka,…
Tutu, Enwonwu’s Masterpiece Makes Surprise Showing at Art X Lagos (ThisDay)
The public display of Ben Enwonwu’s Tutu at West Africa’s premier art fair, Art X Lagos 2018, is a turning point in Nigeria’s art history. The three-day international art fair, which began on Friday, November 2 at the Civic Centre,…
Tutu, Enwonwu’s masterpiece wows at Art X Lagos
Ben Enwonwu’s creative masterpiece, Tutu, made a surprise showing at this year’s edition of ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair. Sponsored by Access Bank, ART X Lagos 2018 also featured 50 artists from Nigeria and the diaspora…