A journey to Tarkwa Bay: Discovering five visual artists in residence
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi In 2019, after facing criticism from netizens for crossing the legendary River Nun to Bumoundi on a rustic fisherman’s boat without a...
Category : Arts & Culture
A historic homecoming: The Netherlands returns 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
By Osita Mbonu In a landmark moment for cultural heritage and justice, the Netherlands has officially repatriated 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria—the largest single restitution...
North Carolina’s declaration of June 14 as Igbo Day: A celebration of cultural heritage and community impact
By Osita Mbonu On June 14, 2025, North Carolina will observe its first official “Igbo Day,” a landmark recognition of the Igbo people’s rich cultural...
Starting an art collection small
By OOA Gallery Starting an art collection can feel like an overwhelming pursuit, often associated with exclusive galleries, high price tags, and the perception that...
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, renowned Kenyan author and activist passes away at 87
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi The literary world mourns the loss of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the celebrated Kenyan author, scholar, and activist, who passed away on Wednesday...
AMIAF 4th edition holds in Lagos
By Onyeka Ezike The 4th edition of the ArtMiabo International Art Festival, AMIAF, with the theme, “Artconomy: Redefining the Global Art Experience”, has been scheduled...
Why you must publish your work online
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Today, October 29, 2024, while I was searching for links to my works on the internet using the Google search engine, I...
TCI domesticates 2024 WTD theme for Nigeria
LAGOS, NIGERIA –Tourists Club International (TCI) incorporated in Nigeria has domesticated the theme of the 2024 World Tourism Day for Nigeria, adopting the landmark speech...
Journey from ancient Benin Kingdom in search of artistic freedom
Freedom of art would sound odd today but not in the ancient Benin kingdom where the artist needed permission from the Oba to practice, Osareti...
When men trample on your dignity
… they turn your joy to sorrow By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Dignity is everything to a man. Take away his dignity, and you’ve taken everything away...
