Arts and Culture
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Nupe Wedding Ceremony: It Takes A Village To Raise A Bride
Jun 20, 2015Imagine a culture where a new bride visits most of, if not all, the houses in her parents’ neighbourhood, to greet, receive advice and blessings from elders in the community before finally leaving for her husband’s... -
Young Nigerian Sculptor Explores Hair, Her African Roots
Nov 30, 2014The young Nigerian sculptor scanned the gallery with satisfaction. Drinks and snacks were laid out neatly on a corner table while her works of sculpture lit up the white walls of the gallery like art on... -
The Rise Of Spoken Word Poetry In Nigeria
Aug 21, 2014Over the years we’ve seen many art events like comedy and music take center stage in different parts of the world. The new addition to Nigeria’s entertainment industry, is Spoken Word Poetry. Spoken word poetry is...