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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.
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Mabel Segun. |
"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.
...as movement for fresh creatives, international artists
By Joy Onuorah
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.
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'Fathers Day Project' (spray paint, oil, acrylic and ink on canvas, 70X70 inches, dated 2022) by Oluwatobilola Fakile (Teda). PIC: c/o artist. |
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Àbárá Mèjí (oil and acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 inches, dated 2024) by Zainab Ajala Oluwadamilola. PIC: c/o Thought Pyramid Art Centre. |
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(L-R), One of the Art at Peace facilitator, Harry Ogada; Vice Chairman of Peace Estate, Alhaji Wasiu; Founder of Win Arc Centre, Archie Abia; and Engr Omojowo during the exhibition. |
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Founder of AMIAF, Miabo Enyadike. File Pic: c/o AMIAF. |
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'Ajeyemisi' (mixed media on canvas, 144x144cm, dated 2023) by Abayomi Odetomi. |
IT was all glitz and pageantry as the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos showcased an incredible exhibition, featuring Ben Enwonwu's 1956 masterpiece bronze sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II. The exhibition, which opened on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 also included other rare works of the late art genius.