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Norbert Young: The actor's actor clocks 50
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By Shaibu Husseini
FRIENDS, associates, colleagues and relations of beloved actor Norbert Akpojerharo Young will converge at his Isolo home today to felicitate with him as he turns 50. An actor's actor with vast credit, Norbert by reason of his attaining the golden age will be admitted into the unofficial club of creative hand categorised as 'Elder Artistes'.
... A master of stage-craft, says Ben Tomoloju
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By Shaibu Husseini
NORBERT is a very serious, highly talented and committed artiste. At the level of intellectualism, he is much attuned to the kind of creativity that ennobles our cultural values.
Mike Aremu blows live... on MUSON stage
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By Chuks Nwanne
LOVERS of smooth gospel jazz are in for a fun-filled moment this evening, as saxophonist, Mike Aremu is set for the first edition of his yearly Sax Appeal Concert, at the MUSON Center, Onikan, Lagos. Billed to start at 7pm, with a cocktail and special red carpet reception for guests, the show will see Aremu thrill the gathering with tunes from his old and latest collection.
Nigeria the Beautiful...experts canvass art as tool for development
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By Anote Ajeluorou
LATELY, at various fora in the arts community, the need to pay attention to art as a tool for national development continues to be emphasised and canvassed. This is to justify the claim that culture sector has a viable economic model that can turn around the fortunes of Nigeria and Nigerians.
Moonwalk... Jackson's story of cradle to stardom
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By Tajudeen Sowole
IF there was anything as the right period for the late king of pop music, Micheal Jackson to tell the world his story, that moment came during the peak of his career.
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... He is an enigma, says Victor Eriabe
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By Shaibu Husseini
"I THINK a better way to describe Norbert is to say that he is an enigma. In terms of the artistic world, Norbert is a professional.
Wole Bucknor... exit of a musicologist
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By Benson Idonije
THE body of Navy Captain, Frederick Oluwole Bucknor (rtd) was laid to rest last Wednesday in Lagos after a funeral service at Christ Church Cathedral. By his exit, the shining light has further dimmed on the existence of musicologists and qualified musicians in Nigeria.
DDB Lagos to represent Nigeria at Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival
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By Chuks Nwanne
IT was a triumphant day for DDB as the global creative powerhouse proved its dedication and commitment to provide award winning business solutions for its client, MTN Nigeria. The advertising and business solution provider, emerged overall winner on strategy and creativity at the MTN Global Creativity Gallery Awards held recently in South Africa.
Anti-piracy war...NCC clamps down on illegal Optical Disk plants
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By Tope Templer Olaiya
THE Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), during the week laid ambush on three Optical Disk plants in Lagos in its renewed bid at bringing down the rate of local pirated works in the country. Its team of taskforce led by the head of enforcement, Lagos office, Mrs.
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