Nigerian University Theater Shapes Country’s Creative Talent

Wole Soyinka university theatre fosters new talent in Nigeria and beyond

At the University of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, the Wole Soyinka Theatre stands out as a true breeding ground for talent. For decades, it has trained artists who have shaped theatre, film, and culture in Nigeria and beyond.

Money, fame affecting Nigerian artists’ creativity – Portable claims

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has claimed that top Nigerian artists are now overwhelmed with money and fame and it is affecting their creativity. Speaking in a video broadcast, the Zazu hitmaker claimed that too much comfort has made megastars Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy and Olamide lose touch with the reality [] Money, fame affecting Nigerian artists’ creativity – Portable claims

National Arts Festival in Makhanda Celebrates Multidisciplinary Arts, Literature, and Industry Transformation

MAKHANDA, EASTERN CAPE — The National Arts Festival in Makhanda has once again transformed the Eastern Cape town into a vibrant hub of creativity, bringing together a diverse array of multidisciplinary arts. Now in its 52nd edition, Africa’s largest arts gathering features a packed hybrid program that spans theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and film, []

Why Northern Nigeria must tell its own stories — Suchet Baba

By Ayo Onikoyi Kaduna-born writer, painter, and cultural entrepreneur Suchet Baba has stressed the importance of Northern Nigeria telling its own stories through art, literature, and creative expression, saying authentic narratives are vital to preserving the region’s cultural identity and challenging long-held stereotypes. Baba, who is the founder and festival director of Arts and Vibes, [] The post Why Northern Nigeria must tell its own stories — Suchet Baba appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s Creative Economy Is Booming: Its Infrastructure Isn’t Keeping Up- Meet the Hub Trying to Close the Gap

If you only followed the headlines, you’d think Nigeria’s creative industries had finally arrived – sold-out arenas, Netflix premieres, Grammy nods, global chart domination. And in many ways, they have. Afrobeats is a genuine export. Nollywood is a genuine export. Nigerian creativity, by any measure, has gone global. But talk to the people actually building [] The post Nigeria’s Creative Economy Is Booming: Its Infrastructure Isn’t Keeping Up- Meet the Hub Trying to Close the Gap appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.