Art File

The world’s leading creative economies did not emerge by accident. Countries such as South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Canada have demonstrated that deliberate policies, public-private partnerships, and sustained investments …

PRESS RELEASE The announcement of the 11-title longlist formally opens the next phase of the shortlist of three in August and possible announcement of the winner in October. The Nigeria …

As the 17th Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange concludes successfully across Nigeria and London, we are deeply grateful to Professor Wole Soyinka, our partners, artists, scholars, volunteers, audiences and every …

“Receiving 1,298 submissions from over 120 countries is a remarkable achievement and a testament to how far LIFANIMA has come in the past ten years. We are proud that creators …

The fully sponsored 12-week intensive filmmaking programme will provide twenty carefully selected young creatives from the Republic of Benin with immersive,   industry-led training designed to prepare them for professional careers …

El Anatsui: The Man, the Myth, the Legend at 80 and Counting is unprecedented in scope and ambition. Featuring contributions from over 100 distinguished scholars, artists, intellectuals, administrators, journalists, traditional rulers, …

Migration remains one of the defining challenges of our time. Across Africa, Europe and beyond, millions of young people leave their communities in search of opportunity, often creating emotional and …

CORA stands as a protector of artistic expression, cultural heritage, and the rights of artists. The Eye symbolises guardianship—watching over the nation’s creative legacy while defending the freedom necessary for …

Press Release This high-octane, two-day theatrical and educational experience will come alive on June 4th and 5th, 2026, at the prestigious Corona Secondary School (CSS), Agbara, Ogun State. The event …

Okoli conceived Restless Night as a theatrical meditation on insecurity as a lived, repetitive experience rather than a single catastrophic event. The play unfolds in cycles—of dialogue, memory, fear, and interruption—mirroring the …