Artist and fiction writer Eloghosa Osunde released a debut novel-in-stories, “Vagabonds’ which traces a wild array of characters for whom life itself is a form of resistance. Osunde’s protagonists confront and support one another as they flee danger, connect with secret lovers, discover their identities, or battle their…
Bruce Onobrakpeya is a celebrated Nigerian sculptor and printmaker who has been a key figure in the development of the Nigerian art scene. He is a founding member of the Zaria Art Society, a student group which sought to develop a new aesthetic expression that was firmly grounded…
Image courtesy of Deadline The Amplifier Fellows for 2023 has been announced. Out of the six fellows that was announced by Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, Melissa Adeyemo and Sue-Ellen Chitunya are the two selected filmmakers of African descent on…
The Edo Museum of West African Art, located in Benin City, Nigeria, has recently appointed a new curator, Aindrea Emelife. With over 20 years of experience in the arts, Emelife is well-equipped to take on this new role and help the museum continue to grow and thrive. Emelife…
Pretty sure we’ve all seen the Netflix invites to Queen Charlotte’s brunch in South Africa. Well, this comes just a few days after Netflix invested 23.5 billion shillings, which translates to over $177 million, to boost film production in the continent. However, I can’t help but wonder about…
Jacob Lawrence was a renowned African American artist. Lawrence’s work became widely known in the 1940s. He was well-known for his depictions of African American life and history, as well as his use of vivid colours and simplistic forms. His art centered on African Americans’ experiences, including their…
The Philadelphia Museum of Art will establish the first-ever Center for African Art in the US. It will showcase more than 5,000 African artworks in a state-of-the-art facility. The center will also include a library, research center, educational programs, lectures, workshops, and performances. In 2024, the center will…
Image courtesy of AnOther Magazine London-based photographer and filmmaker Gabriel Moses’ debut exhibition is on view at 180 Studios. The exhibition titled ‘Regina’ – a survey of Moses’ work- features around 50 photographs from his career in fashion, music, and sport, including never-before-seen images. From his first directing…
Photographer Rachel Seidu has collaborated with Yves Saint Laurent Rive Droite, a curated and creative retail and cultural destination, to showcase her stunning photographs in their stores in Paris and Los Angeles. The collaboration with Saint Laurent has allowed the Nigerian-born artist to exhibit her work and bring…
With EXPO CHICAGO (April 13-16) as the centerpiece, EXPO ART WEEK (April 10-16) opened the world toChicago’s vibrant art scene with featured aligned events, openings and discussions across the city. The International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Arts (EXPO CHICAGO) held in Navy Pier,Chicago, is one of the…