Author: Arcane Tumi
The Revolving Art incubator brings us another prolific artist, who gives us enchanting and mesmerizing artwork. Gestures of resistance is curated by the incomparable Me.Jumoke Sanwo who brings light to Kehinde’s art. The installation opens at the at the Soto gallery in Ikoyi, Lagos on the 28th September at 4pm. About the Artist KEHINDE AWOFESO b.1980 Kehinde Awofeso is a self-taught artist based in Ibadan, Nigeria, whose work draws from both lived and ongoing experiences. Awofeso explores social realities, questioning social conditioning and challenging notions of normalcy. Their art serves as both a form of escape and a platform for engaging…
Africa is taking significant strides in addressing AI challenges, and several initiatives are underway to promote AI development and governance on the continent. Key Initiatives: – African Union’s Continental AI Strategy: The African Union has developed a Continental Strategy on AI, outlining the continent’s approach to AI governance. This strategy aims to promote AI development, address algorithmic biases, and ensure the responsible use of AI. – AI for Africa Foundation: The AI for Africa Foundation is a non-profit organization promoting AI research, education, and social good in Africa. They offer fellowships, grants, mentorship programs, and public awareness campaigns to support…
Maggie Smith, a renowned British actress, passed away at 89. Best known for her iconic roles in: 1. Downton Abbey (Dowager Countess Violet Crawley) 2. Harry Potter (Professor Minerva McGonagall) 3. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (title role) Awards: – 2 Academy Awards – 3 Golden Globes – 6 BAFTA Awards – 4 Emmy Awards Smith’s impressive career spanned over 60 years, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication to the craft. Tributes pour in from: – Downton Abbey co-stars – Harry Potter cast members – The British film and theater community Maggie Smith’s legacy will continue to inspire future…
Divorceé and mother of 1, Adetshina, has gone on to win the Miss Universe Nigeria competition, after exiting the Miss SA pageant. Her win however has a lot of people divided, her support base feeling that Silverbird Competition organizers who welcomed her back despite having not been in the country for over 20 years, at the end of the spectrum other Talent Scouts asking pertinent questions regarding other contestants who had prepared for the pageant and we’re robbed of their chance at the crown. Adetshina’s mother is currently facing identity fraud charges in South Africa after the petition that prompted…
Miss Universe participants are crowned in their respective countries and will go onto compete at the pageant in Mexico on 16 November. Despite her crowning almost a month ago, Chidimma Adetshina has not been mentioned in a list of crowned Miss Universe 2024 contestants, published by The National News. Rules for eligibility in the Miss Universe pageant states that each delegate must be a citizen of the country she represents. Delegates must provide documented proof of citizenship in the country they represent. This could involve birth certificates, passports or other official documents. While not explicitly stated, many countries conduct background checks…
Hailey Bieber recently posted a stunning selfie on Instagram just four weeks after giving birth to her and Justin Bieber’s first child, Jack Blues Bieber . In the photo, she’s rocking a natural makeup look, with her hair tied up and a few loose strands framing her face. She’s also sporting navy blue nails, a departure from her signature “glazed donut” manicure trend. The selfie was captioned with a simple “Hi” and showcased Hailey’s postpartum glow. This isn’t the first time Hailey has shared updates since welcoming Jack; she previously posted a clip from the animated movie “The Land Before…