How did political independence change artistic production and the cultural meanings of such practices in Nigeria? An exhibition opening on January 17 will seek to answer this question. Fashioning ...

The modern art of Nigeria was greatly impacted by colonialism, and the importance of European techniques and training grew during this period. In the past decade, Nigeria’s art scene has gained ...

As Nigeria prepares to celebrate its independence anniversary, the BBC's Nduka Orjinmo selects six images, one from each decade, that represent watershed moments in the country's 60 years of self ...

By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja. An art exhibition tagged Nigeria 1914, which promises to communicate the story of Nigeria’s birth, history, milestones and icons, is set to debut on October 1 in Abuja.

Opinion - There has been so much confusion, misunderstanding and misinformation about who actually moved the motion for Nigeria's independence. Given the fact that Nigeria will be 50 years old on ...

Yinka Olatunbosun argues that the trends in contemporary visual arts in Nigeria may share certain economic semblances with Nigeria’s crude oil Almost everyone knows the story of Nigeria’s ...