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Long before Nigeria had formal art schools, Aina Onabolu (born in 1882) was already painting portraits with a level of realism that defied colonial stereotypes. A self-taught artist, he took on the widely held European belief that Africans lacked the ...

Award-winning Nigerian sculptor Dotun Popoola transforms scrap metal into striking symbols of Black beauty and environmental activism. His 12-foot sculpture “Irinkemi Asake” was unveiled at Alabama’s Freedom Monument Sculpture Park for Juneteenth. A tribute to resilience, his work demonstrates that ...

If lies had been dominating for thousands of years, it only takes but a fractional part of a day for the truth to overtake.Gone are the days when foreigners are allowed to tell our stories to their satisfaction. These Abrahamists ...

Why not bothered about how you can come in alignment with your Orí, Òrìsà, Eégún and Ẹgbẹ́ instead of you talking about other people’s business. Becareful of talking about people who are fulfilling their purpose on earth. Find your own ...

“I remember so very clearly when hooligans came to burn down your mother’s shop,” Aduke said. “It’s one of the most vivid memories that I carry from my childhood. I had seen you in school that same day, I think. ...

The Chinese bride, just like the Yoruba bride, must prove on the night of the wedding that she has not dishonored the family. What happens between the Yoruba and the Chinese on the night of the wedding? Let’s call the ...

Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, today received Taiwo Osinowo (Aka Boda Taiye Oniyakuya), who did a funny painting of the Governor and posted it on his Instagram page (@bodataiye_oniyakuya), which got a reaction from the Governor. Mr Governor ...

Look at the picture above closely, do you see an old woman or a young girl?

Dive into the unique history and revolutionary politics of the symbolic West African garment. DIASPORA—The dashiki is clothing as politics. It might not exactly seem that way in its present state—a revived, streetwear trend largely associated with the intricate and ...

Artist: Moyo OkedijiTitle: Ẹ̀RÌNDÍNLÓGÚNDate: 2017