Oliver Enwonwu is founder and Editor-in-Chief of Omenka magazine, Director, Omenka Gallery and Chief Executive, Revilo. He holds a first degree in Biochemistry, advanced diploma in Exploration Geophysics (distinction), Post Graduate Diplomas in Applied Geophysics and Visual Art (distinction) and a Masters in Art History, all from the University of Lagos. He is the founder, Executive Director, and trustee of The Ben Enwonwu Foundation. He also sits on the board of several organizations including the National Gallery of Art, Nigeria and the Reproduction Rights Society of Nigeria. Enwonwu is also president of both the Society of Nigerian Artists and the Alliance of Nigerian Art Galleries.
We present the concluding part of the interview with celebrated veteran actress Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, first published on Friday, August 3, 2018. Read more: Taiwo Ajai-Lycett- A Legend of the Reel (Part...
For decades, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett has thrilled millions all over the world. In this exclusive with Oliver Enwonwu, she talks about her journey including the defining moments that shaped her life...
The largest film industry in Africa is the Nigerian cinema, better known as Nollywood. Having grossed revenue of NGN1.72 trillion (US$10 billion) in 2013, it is rated the third most...
Born in Nigeria, ruby onyinyechi amanze grew up in the United Kingdom before moving to the United States where she received her BFA from the Tyler School of Art at...
Born in 1981, Nigerian artist Dotun Popoola holds a national diploma in painting and general arts from the Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State where he graduated as the best student (2004)....
Born in Nigeria and raised in Southern California, Mary Akpa brings a blend of grounded freedom to her music—a seamless blend of soul, jazz, electronic, and African influences. She has spent much...
Joseph Ashong fondly known as Paa Joe is considered one of the most important Ghanaian fantasy coffin artists of his generation. Born in 1947 in the Akwapim region, Greater Accra...
Artistic director of the Accra Theatre Workshop, Elisabeth Efua Sutherland was born in Accra, Ghana in 1991. She holds a BA in theatre with a minor in education studies from...
Charlotte Ashamu started her career as an international trade specialist at the Whitaker Group and Abt Associates in Washington, DC. A graduate of Wellesley College and the Paris Fashion Institute,...
Hannah O’Leary holds a Master’s degree in History of Art with Cultural Anthropology from Glasgow University. She first joined Sotheby’s in 2005, initially working in the Dublin and Melbourne offices....