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·March 9, 2026·3 min read

London Book Fair 2026 kicks off March 10 with new director — Peju Akande and Toni Kan

The programme’s headliners include Alice Oseman, named Creative of the Fair, who appears on the Main Stage on Tuesday at 12.05pm. Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbø takes the Author of the Day slot on Wednesday, followed by novelist Mike Gayle at Author HQ the same afternoon. A.F. Steadman closes out the fair as Author of the Day on Thursday.

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·March 9, 2026·1 min read

Woman arrested after firing rifle at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion

A 30-year-old woman was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon after allegedly...

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·March 8, 2026·1 min read

Talents Durban opens applications for 2026 cohort

Talents Durban, in partnership with Berlinale Talents and the Goethe-Institut, has opened...

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·March 8, 2026·1 min read

“Waterside” to make London debut at Black Athena Festival

Waterside, a critically admired Nigerian play that probes faith, family and the...

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·March 7, 2026·2 min read

Tunde Kelani, Joel Kachi Benson lead Ecobank–iREP Mobile Filmmaking Workshop

Renowned filmmakers Tunde Kelani and Joel Kachi Benson will headline a three-day...

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·March 5, 2026·3 min read

When Protest Paints a Portrait: The mystery of the missing “Passion for All; Fela’s Call”

In October 2020, as Lagos throbbed with protests, sirens and the voices...

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·March 4, 2026·1 min read

Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art opens exhibition exploring how art is made

The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) at Pan-Atlantic University has opened...

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·March 4, 2026·1 min read

Afrobeats Intelligence” returns for a 5th season

Afrobeats Intelligence, widely regarded as the leading podcast dedicated to African music,...

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·March 3, 2026·1 min read

National Theatre to stage Easter opera “Disloyal Judas”

The National Theatre, Lagos, will this Easter host Disloyal Judas, a new...

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·March 3, 2026·1 min read

Lost Rembrandt masterpiece rediscovered after 65 years

A long-lost painting by Rembrandt has been authenticated by experts at the...

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·March 1, 2026·1 min read

Grey’s Anatomy honours Eric Dane with emotional ‘McSteamy’ tribute

Grey’s Anatomy has paid a moving tribute to Eric Dane, the actor...

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·March 1, 2026·1 min read

Abubakar Adam Ibrahim and Benjamin Abana Celebrated at Humans Out of the Box II Exhibition – Akumbu Uche

The Ambassador of Denmark to Nigeria, Jens Ole Bach Hansen, praised Abana’s work for its ability to build bridges not only between Denmark and Nigeria, but between Europe and Africa. In a similar vein, Abdulkareem Baba Aminu, COO of Spine and Label Bookshop and former news editor at Daily Trust, lauded the enduring appeal of Season of Crimson Blossoms and encouraged Northern Nigerian creatives to follow both Abana and Ibrahim’s examples

Shaitan: Telekinesis and Arodan Review – Michael Kolawole

On “Auracle”, Shallipopi is an Oracle with a cool aura – Michael Kolawole

Tems’ Love Is A Kingdom: A Gentle Reign of Love and Doubt – Michael Kolawole

When poetry screams at power and displacement – Olukorede S Yishau

A life scarred and marred by family trauma – Peju Akande

A Triumph of Resilience: A review of ‘In Our Own Ways’ by Yejide Kilanko — Akumbu Uche

The Archetype of Motherhood as Martyrdom: Appraising Nollywood’s Representation of Motherhood – Joseph Jonathan

“UDO”: The short film that asks, what is your love language? — Precious Nzeakor

Wizkid: Long Live Lagos: A Meditation on Legacy and Endurance – Michael Kolawole

Unpacking “Once Upon an Elephant”: A Stage Experience by Peaklane Drama Troupe – Peju Akande

“Dear Kaffy” is a riot of laughter and a river of tears – Peju Akande

LAMDA’s production of James Baldwin’s “The Amen Corner” interrogates Christian charity – Toni Kan

Pius Adesanmi – 6 years on, we remember!

Biodun Jeyifo… A Man of Letters departs — Sola Adeyemi

Our Best Essays and Reviews of 2025

Orchestra of Fishermen of the Country: The compelling oeuvre of Chigozie Obioma — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

Elsie Is Bringing Music Conversations to Our Doorsteps From Lagos to Toronto to the World – Onyema Dike

Adrien Brody’s “Red Chip” revolution beyond the box office

I try to find that sweet spot between substance and form — Michael Afenfia

Soyinka lights up Lagos with verse and wit at World Poetry Day Café – Terh Agbedeh

“WAKE UP!” group art exhibition opens Saturday March 21, 2026

Soyinka & 11 poets to mark World Poetry Day on March 19 with “Power & Order”

London Book Fair 2026 kicks off March 10 with new director — Peju Akande and Toni Kan

Woman arrested after firing rifle at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion

Talents Durban opens applications for 2026 cohort

“Waterside” to make London debut at Black Athena Festival

Tunde Kelani, Joel Kachi Benson lead Ecobank–iREP Mobile Filmmaking Workshop

When Protest Paints a Portrait: The mystery of the missing “Passion for All; Fela’s Call”

Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art opens exhibition exploring how art is made

Afrobeats Intelligence” returns for a 5th season

National Theatre to stage Easter opera “Disloyal Judas”

Lost Rembrandt masterpiece rediscovered after 65 years

Grey’s Anatomy honours Eric Dane with emotional ‘McSteamy’ tribute

Abubakar Adam Ibrahim and Benjamin Abana Celebrated at Humans Out of the Box II Exhibition – Akumbu Uche

Wu-Tang Clan expand ‘final’ tour with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

Arnold Schwarzenegger pushes limits for ‘King Conan’ return

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