Art – Viva Naija

I want to change world’s views about Africa through my lens —Tolani Alli

Sayo — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 14:23:44 +0000

When she was asked about what kind of photography she does, she answered saying “limitless photography”. How audaciously witty, that! Well, she’s determined to serve Africa and Nigeria to us in ways never seen before. Let’s meet Tolani Alli, the “limitless” photographer, in this interview with Tribune Nigeria. TOLANI ALLI is a documentary photographer with […]

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Funke Akindele makes Hollywood debut as she’s cast in Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War

Sayo — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 11:43:50 +0000

It will be the first time a Nigerian-born actor will appear in a Hollywood superhero movie, and that’s quite amazing. Funke Akindele Bello has reportedly made her Hollywood debut in Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War”. The movie, which is being directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, has been set for a May 4, 2018, release. Her […]

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Wizkid wins big at MOBO awards – Man’s international fam, check out da statistacs!

Sayo — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 12:52:24 +0000

The year 2017 has been a big year for the Ronaldo and Messi of Nigerian music, Wizkid and Davido. The former’s latest win as the “Best International Act” at the 2017 Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards yesterday, a progression from winning Best African Act in 2011 and 2016, proves a streak of winning we […]

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Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Simi win big at AFRIMA 2017 awards [SEE FULL LIST]

Sayo — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:45:58 +0000

The showpiece event tagged All Africa Music Awards, “AFRIMA 2017” held on Sunday the 12th of November, at the Eko Hotel Main hall in Lagos, wasn’t short of major talking highlights, ranging from the shocking wins, the big wins, Seyi Shay’s epic fall, and a lasting dose of Sirius sweetness. The prestigious award was hosted by […]

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FG, Ogun Immortalise Fela, Convert Family House to Museum to be named Heritage Museum

Terry — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 06:50:08 +0000

The Federal Government and Ogun State have initiated moves to immortalise the Afrobeat meastro, the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti by turning the family home in Abeokuta into a museum. It is to be named Heritage Museum. Consequently, the family house on NEPA road in Isabo, Abeokuta, is already wearing a new look. Minister of Information […]

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Oya Chronicles: In Conversation with My Mother by Funmi Iyanda – Abimbola Onimole

A. L. Onimole — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 14:45:52 +0000

So did you die? Funmi Iyanda’s “In Conversation with My Mother” started with these words. From that moment, I was transfixed. I entered a world serene, anguished and intimate; beautifully so actually. Funmi Iyanda’s dialogue with her mother played to the unique display of the artist Gbolahan Ayoola’s “The Blue Woman”. The evening also included […]

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Bolanle Austen Peters’ SARO the Musical comes to the Shaw Theatre this summer!

Rachel — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 12:21:09 +0000

After the success of Wakaa, I was happy to hear about anything with the name Bolanle Austen Peters attached to it. Plot, performance and polish, BAP Productions seems to have it down pat. So hearing that SARO the Musical is coming to the UK, I’m thinking “Shut up and take my money”. The show will be […]

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17 images that will make you crave a visit to Northern Nigeria

Sayo — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:00:07 +0000

It’s not all about the single-story of bombs, violence, terrorism and crudity….No, in fact, northern Nigeria was never about these violent representation she’s now being unfortunately pitted with. She is actually beautiful. These 17 pictures, some with a touch of vintage, usher the viewer’s mind into the aesthetic truth about the home of Kilishi, Fura […]

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Egbere: Keeping the Mat by Fabling Pam

Guest Contributor — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 15:49:54 +0000

African supernatural short story “Nwe! Nwe! Nwe!” the cries of the child could be heard echoing through the empty night. A cry that would make any concerned human, venture into the forest, were the sound came from, in search of a baby who had been abandoned by it’s mother to die. Unfortunately, this was the […]

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#MelaninPopping: when they ask about “Black Is Beautiful” show them these Ben Bond pics

Rachel — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 13:13:55 +0000

There is something about the Black skin, the perfection of melanin that cannot be denied. When people talk about #MelaninPopping, this is because that is exactly what Black Skin does. It shines out; begging to be touched and caressed. It is deeper and richer than anything else. Beautiful indeed. Ben Bond, a photographer for OAB Photography just […]

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