Oladunni Odoguwa, the first woman to lead a Juju band, was also recognised
Floodwaters of Famine: Maiduguri deluge exacerbates Nigeria’s food crisisIreti Kingibe’s claims on first-year constituency projects in FCT had more flaws than factsBlood on UniformsFloodwaters of Famine: Maiduguri deluge exacerbates Nigeria’s food crisisIreti Kingibe’s claims on first-year constituency projects in FCT had more flaws than factsPanel session for opening briefThe ninth edition of an international art fair, ART X Lagos, began on Thursday with a tribute to the late Herbert Wigwe,...
Mr Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, and their son tragically lost their lives on 9 February in a helicopter in a California, US border town. The opening tour with a press briefing featured striking photographs of the late banker and videos of his memorable public appearances. Among the most notable exhibitions is the “Mark-Makers: Unsung Pioneers” gallery. This exhibition, curated by Missla Libsekal, Fikayo Adebajo, and Haily Grenet, features powerful portraits and achievements of individuals who redefined African success in their respective fields.
The Access ART X Prize winners, Julius Agbaje for the Nigeria Award and Shabu Mwangi for the Africa/Diaspora Award, will showcase solo exhibitions under the theme “What May Come.”In its previous editions, ART X Lagos made art accessible through its Schools’ Programme, which provides students in underserved communities with a chance to experience contemporary African art live.
Also, the ART X Talks series will offer additional opportunities for engagement, including a conversation with Andrew Dosunmu and discussions with influential curators like Ed Keazor and Missla Libsekal. Topics range from the influence of African music genres on contemporary pop culture to reflections on historical legacies.
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