Tour exhibition, 'Adesuwa Africa' arrives Lambeth Archives

 Phillips Norman, a volunteer researcher for Lambert Archive, during one of the 'Adesuwa Africa' exhibitions.

DEDICATED to promoting culture and heritage through various initiatives, including art exhibitions, workshops, and community events, Adesuwa Africa opens at Lambeth Archives, 16 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1ET, U K, on May 12, 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM; and 17, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 2025.

Provenance breath of Ogiugo's 'Free Spirit' in Houston

AGAIN, provenance, a foundational structure on which art appreciation is built, globally, has exposed the infinity value of masterpieces, in visual culture. The master piece in focus came from the brushstrokes of Lagos-based artist, Edosa Ogiugo, in an impressionist painting, which found its way onto the wall of a collector, over 20 years ago.

Tradition, modernity blend of Ayeni's Dazzle Me Couture design

Oluwadamilola Ayeni's Dazzle Me Couture on runway during 'Driven By Dreams' show, U.K.

By Ola Alowoloke 

DESIGNS of African descents took a leap with freshness as a U.K-based designer, Oluwadamilola Ayeni's works celebrated contemporary prints on the runways.

Fresh entrant, 'Mind of the Masters' goes continental with creative icons

Larry Segun-Lean and Dr Mudiare Onobrakpeya at the presentation of 'Mind of the Masters'...in Lagos.

By Yemi Olakitan

In an inspiring leap toward redefining the narrative of African artistic brilliance, a bold and imaginative project is set to celebrate the legacy of the continent’s master artists. Conceptualized by the visionary Larry Segun-Lean, the initiative—titled Mind of the Masters: Homage to African Icons—will traverse Africa over the next 24 months, engaging communities and reinvigorating pride in the continent’s creative heritage.

Bridging continents, Harmattan Workshop goes to Austria

Founder of Harmattan Workshop, Dr Bruce Onobrakpeya (left) with a Lagos-based curator, Moses Ohiomokhare. 

GRAZ, Austria-based Kunst- und Keramikstudio Selma Etareri has announced presentation of Harmattan Workshop Exhibition. Described as a vibrant showcase of contemporary Nigerian art, Harmattan Workshop will be showing from April 24 to May 31, 2025, at Mariahilferstraße 11, 8020 Graz. 

Yinka Best lifts Juju music with 'Blessing Time'

Yinka Best.

ONE of the artistes whose courage and creativity are still keeping Juju Music genre alive, Yinka Best has another reason to give blessings.

Mabel Segun (1930-2025)

Mabel Segun.

THE family of literary icon, Mabel Segun, has announced the death of the author.

 "It is with gratitude to God for a life well spent in the pursuit of excellence in Literature, Broadcasting and Sports that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Mabel Dorothy Okanima Segun (nee Aig-Imoukhuede) in the early hours of the 6th of March 2025. She was 95 years old. Funeral arrangements will be published in due course."

 Two weeks ahead of her death, she was celebrated with 95th birthday gift, which had admirers, writers and family members in attendance. A major highlight of the event held at J.K Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Onikan, Lagos, was a gathering themed The Multifaceted Artistry of Mrs Mabel Segun. Present,among others were Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, Professor Niyi Osundare, Dr Bummi Oyinsan and Dr Wale Okediran.

For art economy, 4th AMIAF redefines global market

...as movement for fresh creatives, international artists 

By Joy Onuorah

CEO/Founder of AMIAF, Miabo Enyadike, speaking; flanked by Dr Festus Adeyemi, Dean of Vocational Education, Federal College of Education, Technical, Akoka, Lagos; Curator, Yusuf Durodola; and extreme right, Operations Manager, Uchechukwu Agu. 

Leading contemporary art event, ArtMiabo International Art Festival (AMIAF) is back with its 2025 edition, bringing together artists, and art enthusiasts from around the world. 

With Osinowo's 'Alhamdulillahi Goma-Goma', art goes gratitude

' Muhammad - Messenger of Mercy's (mixed media, 47X47, dated 2023) by ADK-Osinowo

ART of spiritual fruits takes over the creative space of Abuja as artist, Ridwan ADK-Osinowo opens his solo art exhibition of painting, mixed media and wood routing.

Expressionist strokes of Teda amidst contemporary tide

'Fathers Day Project' (spray paint, oil, acrylic and ink on canvas, 70X70 inches, dated 2022) by Oluwatobilola Fakile (Teda). PIC: c/o artist.

FROM the pool of traditional and contemporary art, Oluwatobiloba Fakile brings expressionist portraiture that examine mythology of self-assessment. The artist who is also known as Teda creates strokes that celebrate lines as basics lifeline in forms, though comes with challenge of sustaining a balance between modern and contemporary textures.

Thought Pyramid announces 20 finalists for 'Next of Kin', lists 6 criteria

Àbárá Mèjí (oil and acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 inches, dated 2024) by Zainab Ajala Oluwadamilola. PIC: c/o Thought Pyramid Art Centre.

THE 20 finalists of Next of Kin (NOK) S7 art competition must get the attention of the jury, in quite a number of criteria to win. While announcing the 20 finalists, the organisers of NOK S7, Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Lagos, listed six criteria, accompanied with scores.

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Luxe Beauty Studio now in Lagos

Meet new Alaafin of Oyo, Akeem Owoade

Born in 1974, Abimbola Akeem Owoade hails from the royal Owoade-Agunloye family of Oyo. The family is one of the surviving children of Pa Rasaki Ibiyosi Owoade. His lineage traces back to Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade from Agure Compound, Oyo, embedding him deeply in the cultural and historical fabric of the Oyo Kingdom.