Why African Art Should Be Documented In African Languages
In the 19th century, the English language spread its arms across the world and most of the world’s documentation has been recorded with it. Large parts of the world...
ART X Lagos announces the ‘ART X Prize with Access’ for Emerging Artists
ART X Lagos, West Africa's foremost international art fair, in conjunction with Access Bank, is proud to announce the 2018 edition of the 'ART X Prize with Access', which...
Africa’s Growing Art Scene Turns To Private Funding
First Published in the The Financial Times of London as part of the African Philanthropy series – a series of articles dedicated to showcasing the rise of Africa’s wealthy...
Eyayu Genet: An Artist of National Consciousness
This writer cannot but start by narrating his first encounter with Eyayu Genet’s painting. It was an encounter of a colourful and intense communication.
On this day, I went through...
A Wave of New Fiction From Nigeria
Abubakar Adam Ibrahim was bracing for a backlash when he published his provocative debut novel, “Season of Crimson Blossoms,” in Nigeria two years ago. The novel centered on a...