Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, a biopic directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters, has shattered box office records in Nigeria and West Africa. The film, which chronicles the life and legacy of the trailblazing Nigerian activist Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, has taken the region by storm, surpassing…
Terra Academy trains 2,000 scriptwriters, stage lightening experts
No fewer than 2,000 Nigerian youths have graduated from the Terra Academy For The Arts (TAFTA), having studied scriptwriting, stage lighting and more. Mrs Bolanle Austen-Peters, founder of Terra Kulture and TAFTA, during TAFTA maiden graduation ceremony in Lagos, emphasised…
When BAP Productions staged Soyinka’s historical drama “Death and the King’s Horseman” – Anote Ajeluorou
Bolanle Austen-Peters is a strong advocate of the African storytelling as an important export to the outside world. She believes no other person can tell the African story better than the way Africans can tell it with authenticity. She also…
Workplace as whitespace: R&B Communications unveils The Idea Loom, Creative Partnership with Isaac Emokpae
The first time the Executive Director, and the Partner Chair, R&B Communications, Adeoye Omotayo, and Remi Okunlola, respectively, had encounter with the artist Isaac Emokpae was at Terra Kulture, one of the very few whitespaces Lagos had at the time.…
Curtains fall on ‘Fela’s Republic and the Kalakuta Queens’ today at Terra Kulture
Bolanle Austen-Peters’ Fela’s Republic and the Kalakuta Queens will wrap production today, Sunday, January 5, 2020 The critically-acclaimed stage play returned to Lagos in December with its spotlight of prevalent social issues in the country, continues to infuse the celebration…
Lagos celebrates Theo Lawson at 60
The Lagos literary and artistic establishment turned out in their numbers to celebrate Theo Lawson, architect, bon vivant, visionary and moving spirit behind Freedom Park, the eclectic art, literary and event space pat in the heart of Lagos Island. The…
MTN beats the drum for Nigeria’s arts, culture, supports 6 new productions
Nigeria’s arts and culture sector has always played a crucial role in uniting the people while defining it as a nation what with over 150 ethnic groups and 500 languages. In furtherance of its proud tradition of supporting Nigerian arts…
“We want to sell Lagos to the World,” says Dr. Ademola Abass of Lagos Global – Toni Kan
The invitation was without frills: The Lagos State Government, Office of Overseas Affairs & Investment invites you to the launch of Lagos to the World an Initiative of the Lagos State Government. Friday July 6, 2018, 6pm prompt, Eko Hotel…
Bolanle Austen-Peters: A roller coaster journey with the arts
Upon her return to the country after a stint at the United Nations, Bolanle Austen-Peters knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life. She wanted to engage fully her passion for the arts and she wasted no time…