“Unstoppable Spirit: Muscular Dystrophy Fighter’s Graduation Victory!”

Muscular dystrophy is a group of rare genetic diseases marked by progressive muscle weakness and loss of mass. It stems from mutations in genes governing muscle structure and function, leading to varying degrees of severity and impacting different muscle groups. Despite facing the challenges posed by muscular dystrophy, Rasheed Kehinde Akeusola defied the odds to enroll in the National Open University of Nigeria for Business Administration in 2019. His determination saw him graduate in 2024, a testament to his resilience and perseverance. In an interview with Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami, Media Strategist at the Foundation for Neuromuscular Support Nigeria, Rasheed shares his journey and the factors that fueled his determination.

Echoes of Nostalgia: Morakinyo Femi’s Captivating Artistic Intimacy

Central to Femi’s artistic vision is the notion of crafting narratives that resonate deeply with the viewer, rather than solely aiming for universal appeal. This approach allows him to create characters, subject matter, and compositions that forge powerful and intimate connections with the observer, fostering a sense of authenticity and personal relevance.

WITH FAITH AND COURAGE, ART IS ABOUT MEMORIES AND CREATING INTIMATE MOMENTS.

At the inauguration of the second series of the Undiscovered Group Art Exhibition by Thought Pyramid Art Centre on August 17th, 2023, in Abuja, attendees were captivated by the emotive resonance of artworks by Faith Omole and Opara Courage. This event follows the triumph of the nascent art initiative at Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Lagos, which led to the convergence of ten talented emerging artists to enthrall the artistic community in Abuja. Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami, TPAC’s Director of Programs and Co-Curator of Undiscovered delves into an exclusive interview to capture the perspectives of Faith Omole and Opara Courage. Interview conducted by Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami.

Whatevs! OutStanding Chris Rock’s (2023) newly Live Streamed Comedy Special deserves to be the first of its kind on Netflix…

NO SPOILERS. While it would have been my utmost honor to review Chris Rock’s Netflix Comedy Special “Selective Outrage” released on the 4th of March 2023, it feels more ideal to review the reviewers. So, the major focus of this piece is on the false commentaries about the stupendous show which had not so surprising 50% fall out with critics and an obvious 82% acceptance from the audience including myself. Regardless of the 95% misleading headlines you see online concerning the first live-streamed event of Netflix, for the sake of your mental health don’t be bait. Respect, however, the daring perspective of Chris Rock and stream the “fuck out” of the legendary comedy special. Adetiloye Oluwatosin Jekami writes.

21ST CENTURY RELEVANCE&THE HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF DIMEJI SODEKE’S LATEST TRAGEDY: OONI LUWO (ONE QUEEN, TWO KINGS.)

With the pretty well realistic inventive recreation of Ooni Luwo in his latest play, OONI LUWO (ONE QUEEN, TWO KINGS), Dimeji Sodeke makes the assertion that we carry the historical accounts of our ancestors in our blood. Jekami Adetiloye reviews. 

SISI

A typical African woman disagrees that she is beautiful until she bleaches her black beauty off her skin. Or stretches the tone of her fair black skin. Black is beautiful and this is for every black woman who is confident in her black which is the most colourful and brightest in the world.

A poem with no meaning!

Are poems supposed to be meaningful?

INSTALLATION OF HONORARY CHIEFTAINCY TITLES ON U.S AMBASSADOR AND AMERICAN CLASSICAL PIANIST AT THE NIKE ART CENTRE

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE HOSTED INSTALLATION OF HONORARY CHIEFTAINCY TITLES ON U.S AMBASSADOR AND AMERICAN CLASSICAL PIANIST AT THE NIKE ART CENTRE. Jekami Adetiloye reports.

…PUTIN is everywhere

My prayers remain with all the good people of 🇺🇦 and the 🌎

The Three Shortcomings of 2019 Art X Lagos Physical Fair

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” -Vince Lombardi. Ahead of Art X Lagos 2021 edition that is both physical and virtual, here is a compilation of the fairs’ shortcomings from the recent physical fair of 2019 that I believe Art X Lagos organizers can do well to make amends on.