Arts & Culture

“Our role as kings is not just to wear royal beads and acquire women but to serve the people” •Create Ibadan State before May 2027, Olubadan begs Tinubu •This is a new dawn in Ibadanland Ibadan , the Oyo State capital, witnessed a new dawn yesterday as the former governor of the state, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, was crowned the …

All roads will converge on the historic Mapo Hall, the venue of the epoch-making coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. For the coronation, Ibadan is preparing for a roll call of Nigeria’s crème de la crème. The event is expected to surpass any in Olubadan history, with dignitaries led by President Bola Tinubu, who has …

The Mapo Hall is the point of convergence for political leaders, traditional rulers, residents and visitors who have surged to the city from far and wide to witness the historic coronation of Oba Ladoja Ibadan, Nigeria’s largest indigenous city, is alive today as the much-anticipated coronation of the 44th Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, takes centre stage. The Mapo Hall …

…Pledges to make State preferred destination for arts, tourism Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, at the weekend, declared open the Edo State Festival of Arts and Culture (EdoFEST), pledging to sustain efforts to reposition the State as the preferred destination for arts, culture and tourism.Obaseki, while declaring the week-long event  open at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, urged …

Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Uyi Oduwa-Malaka, has said the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration has made tourism a major backbone of his reforms, leveraging the State’s rich arts, culture and tourism potential to boost its revenue and drive economic development and growth. IMG_7875 L-R: Ihama of Udo, Chief Francis Ihama; Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of …

Popular rapper, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, better known by his stage name, Phyno has revealed that during his days as a struggling artiste, he was advised to join a cult or engage in rituals if he wanted quick fame and success in his music career. Phyno made this known while counselling up-and-coming artistes on taking shortcuts to success. According to him, …

Tribal marks are traditional facial markings or scarifications that were historically used as a form of identification, social stratification, and beauty enhancement to Yoruba heritage. Temitope Adetunji writes on these and more Once upon a time, tribal marks on the cheeks of men and women, young and old, were common among different tribes across the country. The Yorubas in the …

By Eben Enasco Honorable Destiny Enabulele Representing Ovia South West Constituency at the Edo State House of Assembly is the new Chairman of the House Committee on Art, Culture, and Tourism. His committee was inaugurated by the Speaker, Edo State House Of Assembly, Rt Hon. Agbebaku Blessing Sheriff on Monday shortly after plenary. In his remarks, Hon Enabulele said he …

Nigeria’s Federal Government has acceded to the Palace of Benin Monarch, the ownership and control over all the repatriated looted Benin Court Arts, from the palace in 1897 and elsewhere in Benin City, the Midwest Herald reports. This latest development is contained in a Gazette that has been issued, recognizing ownership and vesting custody and management of all repatriated Benin …

…$6,000 award up for grab at the event Edo State International Film Festival (ESIFF) has received 1,551 movie entries from 94 countries for the maiden edition of the festival. The festival, organized by the Edo State Government in collaboration with private sector partners, is aimed at spurring the state’s booming creative industry. The Managing Director of Edo State Skills Development …