Art – Viva Naija https://viva-naija.com Never far from home Tue, 02 Apr 2019 11:46:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.1 https://i2.wp.com/viva-naija.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Viva_Logo__Pink_Green-e1494690750193.jpg?fit=32%2C24&ssl=1 Art – Viva Naija https://viva-naija.com 32 32 95230173 Hand of God? Bangladeshi’s Messi drawing comes to live! (Photos) https://viva-naija.com/hand-of-god-bangladeshis-messi-drawing-comes-to-live-photos/ https://viva-naija.com/hand-of-god-bangladeshis-messi-drawing-comes-to-live-photos/#respond Sat, 23 Mar 2019 19:09:12 +0000 https://viva-naija.com/?p=32138 A young Bangladeshi architect has earned fame after his digital drawing of footballer Lionel Messi was matched in real life six years later. Suhas Nahian’s 2013 artwork shows Messi dribbling past a group of players in green and white, leaning his head forward as one of the defenders grabs his red-and-blue Barcelona jersey. Could this […]

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Censors Board Raises Young Ambassadors Against Hate Speech https://viva-naija.com/censors-board-raises-young-ambassadors-against-hate-speech/ https://viva-naija.com/censors-board-raises-young-ambassadors-against-hate-speech/#respond Sun, 17 Mar 2019 17:12:37 +0000 https://viva-naija.com/?p=32021 Nigeria has been drifting apart. Hateful speeches and comments have become a social media thrill. Youths take to social media to join in the fun, scorning and reveling in bringing people down, even in their misfortunes. For this and more, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) recently engaged youths in Lagos, in a […]

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W Magazine’s spotlight on Nigeria features Jidenna, Teju Cole, Adebayo Oke-Lawal and Others https://viva-naija.com/w-magazines-spotlight-on-nigeria-features-jidenna-teju-cole-adebayo-oke-lawal-and-others/ https://viva-naija.com/w-magazines-spotlight-on-nigeria-features-jidenna-teju-cole-adebayo-oke-lawal-and-others/#respond Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:44:16 +0000 https://viva-naija.com/?p=31388 It really is the golden age for creatives in Nigeria. Nigerian music is played in clubs everywhere in the world, from Davido to Yemi Alade, and so is our art, with Njideka Akunyili-Crosby‘s work Remain, Thriving recently unveiled at Brixton Station in the UK, and Toyin Ojih Odutola currently exhibiting at the Jack Shainman Gallery […]

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Wins Pen Pinter Prize 2018 Award https://viva-naija.com/chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-wins-pen-pinter-prize-2018-award/ https://viva-naija.com/chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-wins-pen-pinter-prize-2018-award/#respond Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:57:07 +0000 https://viva-naija.com/?p=30111 Many may disagree with Chimamanda’s thoughts as a feminist, and plan a coup for it, and very few courageous ones may disagree with her talent as a writer. However, there are others who highly appreciate her thoughtful expressions, her work, and what she represents. Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been announced as the winner […]

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Story of Bob Marley Set To Become A Hollywood Biopic https://viva-naija.com/story-of-bob-marley-set-to-become-a-hollywood-biopic/ https://viva-naija.com/story-of-bob-marley-set-to-become-a-hollywood-biopic/#respond Thu, 07 Jun 2018 08:32:47 +0000 https://viva-naija.com/?p=29906 The story of Bob Marley, the Jamaican superstar who in his short life brought reggae into the global mainstream, is set to become a Hollywood biopic. A representative for Paramount Pictures confirmed Wednesday (June 6) that the studio was developing a film on the life on Marley, who died in 1981 at age 36. The […]

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Nigerian Jersey Voted Best Among 32 Nations In The World Cup Tournament https://viva-naija.com/nigerian-jersey-voted-best-among-32-nations-in-the-world-cup-tournament/ https://viva-naija.com/nigerian-jersey-voted-best-among-32-nations-in-the-world-cup-tournament/#comments Thu, 31 May 2018 14:14:42 +0000 https://viva-naija.com/?p=29665 Nigeria may have many flaws and many setbacks, but one thing that will always stand tall amongst every pile of taint, is our style, our colors, our fashion, and our art. Well done Nigeria! The Nigerian jersey has been voted the best jersey out of the 32 nations participating in this year’s world cup. In […]

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Screen Actors Guild Considers Stripping Morgan Freeman Of Lifetime Achievement Award Amid Harassment Claims https://viva-naija.com/screen-actors-guild-considers-stripping-morgan-freeman-of-lifetime-achievement-award-amid-harassment-claims/ https://viva-naija.com/screen-actors-guild-considers-stripping-morgan-freeman-of-lifetime-achievement-award-amid-harassment-claims/#respond Tue, 29 May 2018 17:59:00 +0000 https://viva-naija.com/?p=29592 The Screen Actors Guild is considering stripping Morgan Freeman of the lifetime achievement award he accepted five months ago during the peak of Hollywood’s #MeToo and Time’s Up protests after eight women alleged sexual harassment against the veteran star. In a CNN report published on Thursday, Freeman, 80, was accused of widespread impropriety and ‘unwanted […]

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Falz Responds To Critics Of ‘This Is Nigeria’ Video https://viva-naija.com/falz-responds-to-critics-of-this-is-nigeria-video/ https://viva-naija.com/falz-responds-to-critics-of-this-is-nigeria-video/#respond Tue, 29 May 2018 15:48:42 +0000 https://viva-naija.com/?p=29584 Falz’ video cover of ‘This Is America’ was a little rushed if you ask me. Although, it would not stop me from appreciating the art that Falz is, and the effort, and work of lyrics he played for ‘This Is Nigeria’. He received a lot of criticism from several Nigerians who weren’t impressed, and has […]

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Wizkid Makes History As He Sold Out 20,000 Capacity 02 Arena, London (Watch Video) https://viva-naija.com/wizkid-makes-history-as-he-sold-out-20000-capacity-02-arena-london-watch-video/ https://viva-naija.com/wizkid-makes-history-as-he-sold-out-20000-capacity-02-arena-london-watch-video/#comments Mon, 28 May 2018 22:00:37 +0000 https://viva-naija.com/?p=29555 It’s another historic move by Wizkid this year as the Starboy recently sold out 02 arena in London at his Afrorepublik Festival. Wizkid was able to pull a crowd of over 20,000 music lovers while he delivered somewhat electrifying performance exposing the beauty of African Sound. The Starboy records boss held the stage down for […]

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Three Young Nigerians Win Maiden Canon/TNC Photography Mentorship Programme https://viva-naija.com/three-young-nigerians-win-maiden-canon-tnc-photography-mentorship-programme/ https://viva-naija.com/three-young-nigerians-win-maiden-canon-tnc-photography-mentorship-programme/#respond Mon, 28 May 2018 10:54:34 +0000 https://viva-naija.com/?p=29535 Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence. There are no secrets to it. Do what you love, and love what you do. Keep that dream alive. Three young Nigerian photographers have emerged winners of the maiden edition of Canon & The Now Collectives (TNC) Photography Mentorship Programme held in Lagos. […]

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