Arts and culture is life if you are not making it. They are making you through a fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary interpretations, unveiling the intricate tapestry of global cultures. From visual arts that paint vivid stories on canvases to timeless writings weaponized like scissors to trim your mind to fit the writer’s perceptions in literature, our Arts & Culture section is a sanctuary for people of black heritage seeking inspiration and cultural enrichment.
Photo caption: The City That Never Sleeps – Story of Lagos (oil on canvas, 38x 50.5 inches, dated 2022-23) by Abiodun Olaku. Different eras of Nigerian art have defined their place in
FELLOW The most beautiful souls are taken so young Before they get a chance to know what’s to come They fly away home, to be with the one No longer
Woman — you’re in a rhombus of cuffing vines, surrendered to a chokehold, this is the maze-mold that forms you, you’re oblivious of getting away or a way. this is
Theme: I Am Because You Are Organized by Mystery Publishers Submission Period: 16 September 2024 – 15 December 2024 As part of the Our Stories Redefined series, Mystery Publishers invites
Join us for the launch of Corpo Seco! Dive into a night of storytelling, culture, and discussion hosted by Anni Domingo. Experience the essence of African spirituality within Pan Africanism
The search for some of the Commonwealth’s best short story writers has begun again. Commonwealth citizens aged 18 and over can enter a short story of 2000-5000 words for a
Lagos, Nigeria. Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The Bankers’ Committee has announced the completion of the restoration and upgrading of facilities at the National Theatre. The renovation commenced in July 2021
Are you a passionate poet eager to share your work with a vibrant literary community? The VERVE Poetry Festival 2025 is excited to announce its call for submissions! This year,
Are you an artist looking for an international residency programme to refine your skills? Look no further as the application period for the Rijksakademie residency year 2025/2026 will kick off
The call for entries for the Ake Arts and Book Festival 2024 is out! “Finding Freedom” has been given as this year’s theme of the festival. Importantly, each creative may
