Nathaniel Bivan’s ‘Boys, Girls and Beasts’: An explosive tale that sings harmoniously — Olukorede S Yishau
With “Wedlock of the Gods,” professor brings Nigerian storytelling and culture to USC main stage — Chinyere Amobi
There is no reason why a Nigerian child cannot speak a single Nigerian language — Ndidi Chiazor Enenmor
News·September 29, 2022·2 min readNational Museum of African Art celebrates Nigerian culture and creativity with +234 Connect FestivalThe Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art will host +234 Connect, a unique five-day cinematic and exhibition experience celebrating the... Read More
Art Reviews·February 20, 2022·4 min readThe Empire roars back as Victor Ehikhamenor’s “Still Standing” confronts colonial history – Onyema DikeIf you follow the ongoing debate around repatriation and restitution of stolen art works especially from the Bini Kingdom, one... Read More
News·February 17, 2022·4 min readVictor Ehikhamenor’s new work “Still Standing” on show at St Paul’s Cathedral in LondonSt. Paul’s Cathedral, London, has today unveiled the bold new artwork Still Standing by Nigerian-born artist, Victor Ehikhamenor, on display... Read More
Art Reviews·July 25, 2021·1 min readRetro Africa makes its New York debut with “Do This in Memory of Us” – Toni KanRetro Art Africa, the Abuja based boutique art gallery run by Dolly Kola-Balogun has made a splash in New York... Read More
News·April 22, 2021·2 min readVictor Ehikhamenor on 2021 Caine Prize Judging panelNigerian multimedia artist, photographer and writer, Victor Ehikhamenor, has been named a member of the 2021 Caine Prize Judging panel.... Read More
Interviews/Profiles·March 28, 2021·3 min read“A thief does not have more rights than the person he stole from” – interview with Victor EhikhamenorFollowing news that Scotland is set to return a Bronze head stolen from the Benin Kingdom, thelagosreview.ng spoke to Victor... Read More
News·January 17, 2021·1 min readThe Neon Museum adds Victor Ehikhamenor’s work to its Permanent CollectionCreated during the 2020 Artist in Residence program and as part of the “What You Mean to Me” exhibition, the... Read More
News·September 13, 2020·2 min readThank you from The Lagos Review @ 1The Lagos Review was launched, formally, one year ago, on September 1, 2019, even though we had been teasing and... Read More
EssaysInterviews/Profiles·April 23, 2020·2 min read5 Things Covid-19 Has Taught Me About Life-Victor EhikhamenorIn our new series in which writers and creatives of various stripes share with us their anxieties and fears regarding... Read More
Interviews/Profiles·February 23, 2020·6 min readVictor Ehikhamenor @ 50: A toast to an artist and activist – Toni KanIt is a warm Saturday afternoon and Victor Ehikhamenor, artist, writer and photographer is smiling. His round face is cherubic... Read More
Essays·February 23, 2020·3 min readVictor Ehikhamenor @ 50- Dami Ajayi curates a playlist for the artistVictor Ehikhamenor paints to music. To watch Victor Ehikhamenor at work is to be opportune: to wake up at dawn... Read More
Interviews/ProfilesMy life in the Bush of BooksUncategorized·January 5, 2020·1 min readMy life in the bush of books – Victor Ehikhamenor (visual artist, humorist, poet)1. Favourite book ever: Stars Of The New Curfew by Ben Okri 2. Why?: The stories are beautifully raw and painfully digestible. 3. Last... Read More