The Independent Press Award, also known as the IPPY Awards which is awarded to independently published books written in English open to authors and publishers in North America has recognized
If you’re in the mood to take a trip, your first step is always to choose the perfect destination. While many factors play into this decision, you should always choose
Nigerian culture has generally expoloded to international acclaim in recent times. From Nigerian artists charting on the Billboard Hot 100 to Nigerian filmmakers securing prime deals with streaming platforms like
Bright Emwanta Igbinomwanhia/ bird story agency Joshua Osariemen Akugbe, also known as JJOSH_ARTZ, is a 23 years old artist based in Benin city, Edo state, Nigeria. “I’ve been drawing since
British publishing house, Gollancz has announced a three-book deal with Nigerian writer and Lawyer Rogba Payne for his debut trilogy- the first of which is The Dance Of Shadows. The
There is an undeniable truth in identifying book covers as pieces of art. They are simply extended forms of visual art which began traditionally or digitally and have become a
Following a year characterized by altering realities and discoveries, African artist, Aize Paul has announced his fourth solo photography exhibition titled ‘Flares of enthusiasm, dash between’ slated for 18th March
Multi-disciplinary artist, painter and sculptor, Samson Bakare is set to showcase his debut solo UK exhibition tagged the Let This Be A Sign. The exhibition, which seeks to explore the
By Gabriella Opara At only nine years old, Adejoke Lasisi began learning to weave aso-oke under the watchful eyes of her mother. It would take her another 15 years to
Being an artist in a community with rich cultural heritage and history is one thing; being an artist in a society plagued by eroding cultural values emanating from modernization and
By Vikki Keingati & Okwi Okoh Chuma Anagbado gently squeezes a trigger to blow highly-compressed air through grooves forged by a precision drill bit at a workshop in Nairobi. Hundreds
By Seth Onyango, bird story agency On Dec. 6 2022, Chanel, one of the world’s leading luxury brands, organized a three-day cultural program in Senegal, the Chanel Métiers d’Art show. This
by David Nwachukwu Truly great design has always been a function of extensive fashion education, a sound knowledge of fashion history as well as a deep awareness of the environment
Avosuahi S Bello has released the first book of the Legend of the Oris series, Adangara. She is a lawyer, poet, writer, and author of the acclaimed romance novel, Loosening