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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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I was born in Zamfara, a state in Northern Nigeria, in a small Christian community where survival meant resilience. Growing up here taught me that if I wanted something, I had to fight for it. But I never imagined that one day, I would be fighting for my life. In the year 2020, the world had to fight for its soul. It was amidst all of this that I got married. Zamfara was home. Life and my journey took me far from home, and I was now in Abuja, the...
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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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In Nigerian culture, oral storytelling has historically been the primary medium of passing cultural knowledge from one generation to another. At StoriesFromNigeria, we’re curating a collection of stories to be delivered via audio podcasts. We hope you find inspiration and joy in the stories we share. You can check out our Podcast on your favorite podcasting platforms
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What you need to know about Art and the Creative industry in Nigeria
Despite the prevalent challenges in the country, the arts and creative industry in Nigeria continues to rise to the global limelight. Here is what you should know about the Nigerian art and creativity industry.