Yinka Olatunbosun

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Nigeria: At Next of Kin Series 7, Oche Emerges As Winner

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Yinka Olatunbosun

In a suspense-filled atmosphere that birthed the close of Next of Kin Series 7 last Sunday, a winner has emerged. The annual juried art project that commences as a competition and winds up as an art exhibition is built on the need to provide guidance, mentorship and support by Thought Pyramid Art Centre, has been won by Cletus Oche. The grand finale of NOK Series 7 was held last Sunday, March 30, at the Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos.
At Next of Kin Series 7, Oche Emerges as Winner

2 weeks ago | thisdaylive.com | Yinka Olatunbosun

Yinka OlatunbosunIn a suspense-filled atmosphere that birthed the close of Next of Kin Series 7 last Sunday, a winner has emerged. The annual juried art project that commences as a competition and winds up as an art exhibition is built on the need to provide guidance, mentorship and support by Thought Pyramid Art Centre, has been won by Cletus Oche. The grand finale of NOK Series 7 was held last Sunday, March 30, at the Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Creele Animation Studios Unveils

2 weeks ago | thisdaylive.com | Yinka Olatunbosun

Groundbreaking 3D Short FilmYinka OlatunbosunNissi Ogulu, a singer, artist and engineer has reinforced her stake in the creative industry yet again but this time in the burgeoning world of African animation. Ogulu who is the founder of Creele Animation Studios is unveiling SOPO, a groundbreaking 3D-animated short film which is set to make its mark on the global animation scene this year.
Nigeria: Ayra Starr Breaks 16-Year Jinx As First Woman to Win Mobo Best Int'l Act

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Yinka Olatunbosun

Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr has won the award for Best International Act at this year's MOBO Awards, the British award that honours achievements across "music of Black origins". Her feat breaks the 16-year jinx as many female acts from Africa have long been eluded by this award. Starr triumphs in a star-studded category over nominees like South African Pop-piano superstar Tyla, American artists Kendrick Lamar and Megan Thee Stallion, and two-time Grammy winner Tems.
Nigeria: Police Declare Nigerian Singer, Portable, Wanted

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Yinka Olatunbosun

The Nigeria Police have finally declared controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi popularly known as Portable, wanted after failing to submit himself for two weeks. This move followed the incident that happened on February 5th when the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA) was conducting a routine inspection, checking for illegal structures.
Nigeria: Chimamanda Adichie Unpacks Her First Novel in 10 Years

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Yinka Olatunbosun

A rattling presence is what the award-winning writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is stirring in the literary world with the news of the release of her first novel in ten years titled 'Dream Count', a book published by Fourth Estate. The Nigerian author won the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2007 for her war-themed novel set during the Nigerian Civil War, 'Half of a Yellow Sun'.
Nigeria: Donald Trump Presidency - a Blitz of Executive Orders Looms

Jan 21, 2025 | allafrica.com | Yinka Olatunbosun

As Donald Trump is sworn in for a second term as president of the United States, many Americans and people worldwide are awaiting a blitz of executive orders. Alongside Vice-President-elect JD Vance who also took the oath of office in Monday's ceremony, President Trump had earlier promised to sign a blitz of executive orders on his first day as president, telling supporters that he would move with "historic speed and strength" in the hours after taking the oath of office.
Nigeria: Lagos Fire Service Contains Inferno At Famed Lagos Cultural Hub, Bogobiri

Jan 20, 2025 | allafrica.com | Yinka Olatunbosun

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has successfully contained a fire at the Bogobiri House, located in Ikoyi. According to a statement signed and posted by the agency's director, Margaret Adeseye, on X on Saturday, "The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has extinguished the fire that erupted at Bogobiri House, 9 Maitama Sule Street, Ikoyi, Lagos, at approximately 20:06 hours.
Nigeria: Amplifying the Voices of Tomorrow's Leaders

Nov 17, 2024 | allafrica.com | Yinka Olatunbosun

Tiffany-Annabelle, the Nigerian art scene's rising star, has pulled off a remarkable feat with "Future Voices: A Child's Vision in a Changing World," a captivating child art project that amplifies the voices and creative expressions of young minds.
Between Paintings and Spirituality

Oct 19, 2024 | thisdaylive.com | Yinka Olatunbosun

By Yinka OlatunbosunFor emerging artist Paul Ayihawu, art is a vehicle for expressing his faith and exploring memories. While he didn’t start off his education in arts, he made a detour at the completion of his secondary school education by enrolling in an apprenticeship program with Awesu Gafar. Before then, he had always been fascinated by portraits. After making several impressive yet amateurish attempts at painting using nylons and poster colours, he concluded that he needed some guidance.