The Goethe-Institut is hosting a remarkable event, “An Evening in Ten Cities,” celebrating the culmination of a unique artistic collaboration between writers and artists from 10 cities across Africa and Europe. The highlight of the evening will be the book…
Nigeria’s Christopher Nelson Obuh makes shortlist of Henrike Grohs Art Award
Henrike Grohs Art Award has announced a shortlist of selected artists for the second edition of the prize to include Nigeria’s Christopher Nelson Obuh. According to a statement by Goethe-Institut, Nigeria, the selection committee, made up of Nkule Mabaso (Curator…
Afro Young Adult anthology for launch at Ake Festival
The Goethe-Institut is proud to present the long-awaited Afro Young Adult anthology, titled “Water Birds on the Lake Shore: An Anthology of African Young-Adult Fiction”. The official launch will take place at the Ake Book and Arts Festival, which will…
Goethe Institut, Saraba Magazine & Bakwa Magazine launch book of creative nonfiction at Ouida House – Uzoma Ihejirika
An evening of readings and stirring conversations it was on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Ouida House, GRA Ikeja as the German cultural centre, Goethe Institut Nigeria launched the book, Limbe to Lagos: Non-fiction from Cameroon to Nigeria. This anthology of…
Goethe-Institut, Institut Français, AFRIFF collaborate on animation workshop
Goethe-Institut Nigeria, Institut Français Nigeria and the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) are partnering on a workshop for young Nigerian animation filmmakers. To take place during the ongoing AFRIFF, date is Friday, November 16; time, 10am – 06:30pm at the…
4 Things to look forward to at LIPFest on Saturday -Gabriella Opara
A few hours after the Wide Awake Concert came to a powerful end after the midnight hour on Friday night, Saturday at the fourth edition of Lagos International Film Festival (LIPFest2018) will begin at 10am with a masterclass, panel discussions…
Goethe seeking young adult short stories
Goethe-Institut has launched a talent-search for young adult fiction from Africa and is accepting submissions from September 1 to November 20. The German art and culture organisation invites aspiring African writers of all ages interested in writing for Young Adults…
Lagos Oyinbo: Hannah Killman
Hannah Killman has been all over Lagos since she arrived from Germany for an internship at the Goethe-Institut. She loves Lagos and wants to come back after she leaves in a few weeks. What memories will she be taking with…
Friederike Möschel is Lagos Oyinbo
Friederike Möschel has been director of Goethe-Institut Nigeria for close to a year now. She came to Lagos after a five-year term at the institute’s Dubai office in the UAE. A keen observer she has a lot to say about…