National Theatre to launch Radio station to showcase Nigeria’s rich, unique and diverse cultures – GM
The National Theatre Radio will commence operations soon, says Prof. Sunday Ododo, General Manager, National Arts Theatre, Lagos.
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FirstBank sponsors Duke of Shomolu production; as Awo and Aremu hits the stage
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its sponsorship of ‘A Deep Dive Into History’, a theatre production from the Duke of Shomolu (DOS) Production House, spearheaded by Joseph Edgar. A deep dive into history comprises two exciting stage plays – Aremu and Awo, showing from the 22nd of August and will run every Sunday till the 12th of September 2021 at the legendary Glover Memorial Hall, Marina, Lagos.
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Dare, Onyemelukwe-Onuobia, Udenwemake final shortlist for NLNG’s Literature Prize
The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature today announced The Girl with Louding Voice by Abi Dare, The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia, and Colours of Hatred by Obinna Udenwe as finalists for the 2021 The Nigeria Prize for Literature, worth a $100,000.
Read More The Girl with the Louding Voice, The Son of the House, Colours of Hatred shortlisted for 2021 The Nigeria Prize for Literature
WorldStage Newsonline– The Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored annually by NLNG, has shortlisted The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré, The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia and Colour of Hatred by Obinna Udenwe for the 2021 edition of the prize.
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Lucy Chiamaka Okwuma eyes Nigeria Prize for Literature 2020 prize money with ‘Neglected’
LUCY CHIAMAKA OKWUMA is among the few medical practitioners who have also crossed into the arena of fiction writing. With her novel Neglected, Okwuma has dealt with a major health challenge, mental health. Her book is in the race for the huge prize money The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2020 is offering
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Nigeria: NCAC calls for exploration of culture to reduce crime
WorldStage Newsonline– The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has said that a proper exploration of nation’s art, culture and tourism sectors can reduce crime rate amongst the youths in the country.
Read More Time for stakeholders to change the narratives of culture in Nigeria – Runsewe
WorldStage Newsonline– Otunba Segun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has said that the time had come for Nigerian culture stakeholders to change the narratives of culture in Nigeria.
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Fayemi, Akande, Afenifere leaders, honour Fasanmi at memorial Service
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday joined former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande; former National leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasaronti; Acting National leader of the group, Chief Ayo Adebanjo and others in paying glowing tributes to the late Senator Ayo Fasanmi during his first memorial service in Iye-Ekiti.
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Germany returns 7,000 Benin artefacts to Nigeria October – Official
No fewer than 7,000 artefacts plundered from Benin Kingdom are expected to be repatriated by Germany to Nigeria not later than October, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.
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National Library boss urges publishers to embrace ISBN online registration
The Chief Executive Officer, National Library of Nigeria (NLN), Prof. Lenrie Aina, has advised publishers to embrace online registration of the International Standard Book Number (ISBN).
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