Tribune Online AVRS distributes 2023 copyright royalties to members FOR the third consecutive year, the country’s sole collective management organisation for audiovisual works, the Audio Visual Rights Society of Nigeria (AVRS), has distributed copyright royalties to its members. AVRS has consistently distributed royalties since 2021, and the recent sharing exercise further affirms its dedication to protecting the rights of its members and ensuring they […] AVRS distributes 2023 copyright royalties to members Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online Rainbow Book Club marks 10th anniversary of Port Harcourt world book capital TO mark the 10th anniversary of Port Harcourt World Book Capital, the Rainbow Book Club, the programme’s project managers, has launched two new initiatives. These initiatives, Talking Books Africa and the R.O.A.R. Africa series are set to revolutionize the literary landscape. Talking Books Africa, a monthly, virtual, live conversation with authors, kicked off with novelist […] Rainbow Book Club marks 10th anniversary of Port Harcourt world book capital Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online Tourism: Lagos govt, NBC target over N5bn investments from trade fair Lagos State government, in collaboration with Naija Brand Chick (NBC), has concluded plans to host a three-day Trade Fair in tourism and hospitality in the state targeted to bring in N5 billion investments. Special Adviser (SA) to the Governor on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Idris Aregbe, made this known on Thursday during a joint press […] Tourism: Lagos govt, NBC target over N5bn investments from trade fair Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online Oyebanji disburses N20m to arts, creative practitioners in Ekiti The Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has disbursed a sum of N20 million to practitioners in the arts, culture and creative economy sector in the state to boost their businesses. The governor, who spoke while presenting the Award of letters to the beneficiaries through the Ekiti Arts Endowment Fund, explained that his administration was committed […] Oyebanji disburses N20m to arts, creative practitioners in Ekiti Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online BIC Art Master Africa sets to bring African culture to life In preparation for its flagship art competition, Art Master Africa, BIC has called on creatives across the region to depict their interpretation of Ubuntu (or One Africa), this year’s competition’s theme, using the iconic BIC ballpoint pen. This year’s theme, however, invites artists to express what unity and interconnectedness within Africa means to them. To […] BIC Art Master Africa sets to bring African culture to life Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online Peju Alatise: A storyteller and her committed art There are some interviews you don’t want to end because of the depth of your interviewee. Their responses are reasoned and illuminating. You come away from such encounters excited that your reader would enjoy the conversation just like you did. This was my experience with the interdisciplinary artist, architect and author Peju Alatise, who clocks […] Peju Alatise: A storyteller and her committed art Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online A journey around medical college with Anya A review of Ike Anya’s Small by Small Becoming a Doctor in 1990s Nigeria. Masobe Books; 2023 by OLAYINKA OYEGBILE. Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my mistress. When I get [fed up with] one, I spend the night with the other – Anton Chekov THE symbiotic relationship between writing and medicine has […] A journey around medical college with Anya Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online Big Brother Naija’s Lucy Essien Becomes FWS’s Brand Ambassador ACTOR and former Big Brother Naija housemate Lucy Edet Essien has become the brand ambassador of Fidossi Wines & Spirits (FWS), a leading distributor of Italian wines and spirits brands in Nigeria. The company recently signed on the Big Brother Naija star in Lagos. She is expected to leverage her rising profile to lead the […] Big Brother Naija’s Lucy Essien Becomes FWS’s Brand Ambassador Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online Marcellina Akpojotor brings Joy of More Worlds to London The artist’s first solo exhibition in London is a significant milestone in her artistic journey. AFTER solo outings in Lagos and Los Angeles, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife-trained artist Marcellina Akpojotor is set for her first solo exhibition in the United Kingdom. ‘Joy of more Worlds’ will be at the Rele Gallery, Dover Street, London, from […] Marcellina Akpojotor brings Joy of More Worlds to London Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online Economic importance of Ogun festival in Ondo land Ogun, otherwise regarded as the god of iron, is said to be one of oldest deities that Olodumare sent to the earth for the creation of the universe. However, there are other various myths surrounding its existence as regards its origin. History has it that Ogun was a professional hunter. His love for hunting was […] Economic importance of Ogun festival in Ondo land Tribune Online ..read more