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Tolu Ami-Williams: My body is a canvas - A Tale of a performance
You could see the concern on their faces. My family was used to seeing artists by the roadside, trying to sell portraits of celebrities and politicians to passers-by. I had taken an interest in art, and they were afraid for my future. “Artists find it hard to “make it” in Nigeria, you may want to consider being an architect. At least you will still get to draw if you want to.” They just wanted….
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The first time I began to understand what was going on was when I fell on the Assembly ground in Secondary School. I had had a series of recurring seizures. On getting to the hospital, the school put a call through to my parents. My parents lived in Anambra State while I schooled in Ebonyi. Scared for how I’d cope, they decided to bring me closer to home. This meant I had to leave the school I loved so much and the people I had forged a bond with. I…
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Love College
Love College is a secondary school focused on the holistic & artistic development of the child. Love College will serve students from Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) to Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) i.e from Grade 7 to 12.
The big goal of Love College is to nurture the changemakers of today & tomorrow. What makes it different from other schools is its focus on performance arts, discipleship, & a non-traditional curriculum. In addition to the typical curriculum that includes Mathematics, English Language, Agricultural Science, Chemistry etc., Love College will also include Music Theory & Instrumentation, Global & Nigerian History, Creative Writing, Leadership Studies, & other courses/subjects that will help students discover & nurture their God-given talents.
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