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Benin City, considered by many as the country’s culture capital, is set to host the maiden Edo International Book and Art Festival (EdIBAF 2023). The city had produced a crop of outstanding contemporary artists, such as Festus Idehen, Dr. Colette Omogbai-Onyeka.
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In commemoration of the UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day 2021 today, Prisenda Writers Residency Initiative (PWRI) will host five Nigerian writers in a conversation. Titled ‘My Kind of Books’, the event that will be held virtually in order for the writers to reveal some books that had shaped their literary direction.
The writers include award-winning poet and lawyer, Mr. Tade Ipadeola (The Sahara Testament); Poet and short story writer, Iquo Diana-Abasi (Eforiro), Novelist Ayodele Olofintuade (Lakiriboto Chronicles: A History of Badly Behaved Women), Novelist, poet and Founder, PWRI, Titi Horsfall (Influence of a King) and children’s story writer, Mr. Anote Ajeluorou (Igho Goes to Farm). These writers will also read excerpts from them to regale the virtual audience.
The accomplished actress and mentor clocked 80 on Tuesday, February 3.
LEADING culture advocacy group, the Committee for Relevant Art (CORA), has dedicated its entire 2021 programme season to the renowned TV presenter and actress, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett.
The actress clocked 80 on Tuesday, February 3. She is also a CORA matron and board member.
A statement by CORA Program Officer, Samuel Osaze, explained that beyond being its board member, the social activist and culture advocate, is a vital force behind the dreams and passion that drives its activities.
“Like all the other eminent members of the Board, she is ever ready to listen and help to think through programme ideas, offering much-needed advices and critiques as desired,” said Osaze,