Art and Ideas

Art and Ideas

Egyptian writer Ahmed Naji’s jail term upheld over sexually explicit book

Egyptian author, Ahmed Naji, who was sentenced to two years in prison after a sexually explicit scene from his novel ‘The Use of Life’ was

‘No Nigerian artist has impressed me’

Twenty-three year-old interior designer and artist, Zainab Shaibu said no Nigerian artist has so far impressed her because her style is different. The

The past looking forward

The visit of the United State Secretary of State, John Kerry to Sokoto recently became a good occasion for pouring encomiums on the achievements of th

Poetry, Dike Chukwumerije and the audacity of a dream

In Abuja, where top comedians and music acts need expensive television and radio promotions to attract patronage for their shows, a man-Dike Chukwumer

The night Kongi burnt a demon in the forest

For several hours a  colourful effigy with the inscription “Corruption” stood aloof inside the ‘forest’ back stage with g