In 2018, a greatly impressed Emmanuel Macron shared a video in which he praised 11 year old Kareem Warris Olamilekan after he had drawn a very realistic image of the French president in just under two hours, during a visit to Fela Kuti’s New African Shrine. The media buzz it Read more…
In a place where imported faiths have demonized everything related to ancient practices, people, deities, and myths, seeing artworks like Muyiwa Togun’s is a breath of fresh air. The versatile artist draws heavily from Yoruba tradition to create beautiful pieces of art on canvas. Some of Muyiwa Togun’s paintings include: Read more…
We witnessed a fury of activities in Nigeria this past month. Most prominently, the end sars protests took the country, and the world at large, by surprise. For many, it was a protest long over due. For a significant few, it was the start of the revolution they had been Read more…
By Lilian Aina When I think about Tems, the singer and producer also known as Tems baby, the words “confident” and “different” comes to my mind. I think those words because she has such a peculiar voice and vibe to herself. Going through her Instagram feed, you’d see how from Read more…
By Titilayo Adekoya I love music, most of the time I think it loves me too, but other times it seems we are total strangers. You see, I have the weirdest playlist in the world. They say you can tell a lot about a person by looking at their playlist, Read more…
By ADEBAKIN TOBI This was a painting done by Nicolai Arvo in 1872. It was said to be based on a poem by Johan Sebastian Welhaven. Another source believed it to be based on a wild hunt motif from folklore. In Scandinavia, it was called “Oskoreia” meaning ” terrifying ride”, Read more…
We’ve got legendary artworks that are over three hundred years old but are still blowing our minds. It just seems like no matter how much time passes, they will forever be classics. One of the greatest wishes of artists is that their artworks stay for way longer than they do Read more…
By ADEBAKIN TOBI “Forest cemetery” is a realistic painting done by Ivan Shishkin in the year 1893. Shishkin is one of the greatest Russian artist ever known. His work is known all around the world and appreciated by many because many poems are written based on his works. “Forest cemetery” Read more…
Dear diary, (Warning : mild to serious spoilers up ahead) So last week I read a new book. And another one, I do that a lot. Many people think its weird being nose deep in a book most of the time; I actually find it rather revigorating after energy Read more…
Digital artist Anthony Azekwoh has a new artwork out, themed after the #EndSars campaign which has become widespread and spawned massive protests all over his native Nigeria and around the world. Named “No More”, the artist attached a note detailing the artworks inspiration. The artwork features a young African woman Read more…
