The Light Up Nigeria Movement

I have tried to ignore The Light Up Nigeria Movement but as this shows, have failed. This post will be edited at a later time to expose the many criticisms I hold against this campaign. Is this another amenity that Nigerians wish for but cannot really afford? (see Fuel prices, premium education, law enforcement etc). However, it must be noted that the movement holds far more advantages than disadvantages; which is why I use this post as a platform for its exposure.

OIL in Africa (a Gift or a Curse?)

I seriously dont understand why all these people insist on disabling the embedding option! Nonetheless, I've posted a link to the video underneath the picture. Enjoy!!!
See the "Oil War" video HERE

Chinua Achebe's Return

You can take the man out of Igbo-land, but you can NEVER take the Igbo-ness out of the man! Chinua Achebe is a true African legend!

See Part 2 HERE

Nigeria v Biafra as documented by the BBC

Here's a documentary on the Nigerian civil war which can be accessed via the links below and cannot be posted on this blog as the original uploader has disabled embedding. Enjoy!

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7

Are You Being Serious Right Now???

I know some silly people who think racism no longer exists.

The recent incident involving - Wole Soyinka protegé - Henry Louis Gates slaps people like them in the face. Now unbelievers will take Kanye's words in "Jesus Walks" with a pinch of salt. Read more and watch video HERE

Why Nigerian art will continue to suffer!

If you are anything like me (okay, you're not). But if you are an art enthusiast or even just an admirer, you will more than likely have explored the potential of the artists from your own country. This is because their work will inevitably hit a sentimental soft spot; as you might have been subliminally exposed to some of their themes in your growing years.
In my own exploration, i've come to find that most successful Nigerian artists - although tradtionally influenced - are based and exhibit in Europe or America (as with sports, academia, literature and any other form of expression really).
To this phenomenon, I have recently come across a strong answer to the question "Why so?".
You too can have this question answered by clicking HERE

Yinka Shonibare

Yinka Shonibare amongst others such as Chris Ofili and Ben Enwonwu - Is an uber talented artist whose exhibition I have had the privilege of seeing first-hand.
You too can experience his talent as I have sought out pictures of his work for you to admire by clicking HERE and HERE. Please check out his entire profile!