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Windsor Gallery Opens New Exhibition Space In Lagos, Showcasing Diverse African Artistry
Windsor Gallery Opens New Exhibition Space In Lagos, Showcasing Diverse African Artistry....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Windsor Gallery has announced the inauguration of its second gallery in Nigeria and its first in Lagos. This new gallery, set to officially open in Goriola, Victoria Island, Lagos on September 15, 2023, comes a year after the gallery established its initial branches in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and Abuja.
The groundbreaking exhibition at this new location will feature artworks by accomplished African artists including Brice Esso (Ivory Coast), Musa Ganiyy (Nigeria), Pascal Konan (Ivory Coast), Aïda Muluneh (Ethiopia), Kristine Tsala (Cameroon), Mederic Turay (Ivory Coast), and Didier Viode (Ivory Coast).
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Hailing from various corners of Africa, these artists will converge at Windsor Gallery in Lagos to showcase a total of 22 remarkable works under the theme “State of Africa.” This theme celebrates art that explores the diverse and magnificent landscapes of the African continent.
“State of Africa” draws its inspiration from the 2005 book “The State of Africa: A History of the Continent Since Independence” by Martin Meredith. However, the inaugural exhibition aims to take a proactive stance in shedding light on the continent, highlighting the rich tapestry of creativity that defines African artistry through painting, photography, and sculpture.
The theme delves into the myriad voices, stories, and cultures that collectively form Africa’s artistic identity. It examines how artists interpret Africa’s contemporary complexities and, more importantly, its resilience, strength, diversity, and talent. Through their art, these creators navigate the intersections of tradition and modernity, heritage and innovation, echoing the ever-evolving dialogue between Africa’s past and present.
The selection of artists represents a mosaic of styles, perspectives, and mediums, underscoring the vast reservoir of creative expression found within Africa. The exhibition is described as a harmonious convergence of diverse cultures, mediums, and practices, featuring a wide range of artworks that capture the essence of Africa.
CEO and Founder of Windsor Gallery, Richard Vedelego, expressed his vision of propelling the African contemporary art scene to unprecedented heights. He emphasized the importance of providing infrastructure in Africa for artists and collectors, reducing the need for them to go to Europe for art-related endeavors.
Vedelego explained, “If we can start building our own market here, it means that we will make money and develop the artistic landscape. Afrobeats has enormously helped our cause and in regards to positioning us and redefining the new version and the new point of view of Africanism. We need to start doing the same with our fashion and art and see our artists become more pronounced.”
Responding to questions about the rapid establishment of galleries, Vedelego emphasized the need to broaden the scope of African contemporary art beyond regional boundaries. He revealed plans to open galleries in Cape Town next year and expand into Europe.
Ayo Oshodi, Manager of Windsor Gallery in Lagos, highlighted the abundance of talent in Africa and expressed optimism about the potential for cross-cultural connections through art.
“There are a lot of talents in Africa that even if 20 galleries come up today, they won’t be enough. We see the talents and the potentials, and the sky is the limit. We are trying to establish a cross-cultural connection,” Oshodi stated.
Bamidele Kehinde, Director of Dynamic Ambassadors for Social Orientation Initiatives and the City Transformation Project, has expressed appreciation to the Federal Government of Nigeria for its efforts in securing the release of Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who was reportedly held in detention in the Republic of Benin for over two years under difficult conditions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Pastor Egbaji, a Nigerian cleric, was said to have endured harsh treatment during his detention, including prolonged confinement. His release followed a presidential pardon granted by the authorities in Benin Republic under President Patrice Talon.
Speaking on News Central TV, Dr. Kehinde praised the diplomatic efforts that led to the cleric’s freedom, describing the process as lengthy and challenging. He noted that significant progress was achieved after Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu was appointed Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
He stated that although there was no personal connection or financial influence involved, the minister actively engaged Benin Republic authorities through diplomatic channels. According to him, her visit and negotiations played a key role in securing Pastor Egbaji’s release.
Dr. Kehinde also commended all individuals and institutions that contributed to the advocacy efforts, including Moses Eyo, Dickson Umu Unung, the Cross River State Government, CP Alobi Lawrence (rtd), Joseph Bisong Ayi, Blessing Harrison, Eze Sampson, and Rt. Hon. Legor Idagbo.
He said their combined efforts were instrumental in achieving the cleric’s freedom.
He added that while Egbaji’s release is a major relief, the cleric now faces the task of recovering and rebuilding his life after years of hardship. He called for continued support to help him reintegrate into society.
Dr. Kehinde also urged stronger government commitment to protecting Nigerian citizens abroad and enhancing diplomatic engagement across West Africa to prevent similar cases in the future.
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has provided an update on its ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The board stated that 1,120,491 applications were successfully completed and processed, allowing candidates to proceed to the computer-based test (CBT) stage.
It also disclosed that 432,935 applications were left incomplete, while 360,923 applicants were disqualified during screening and shortlisting for failing to meet the required criteria.
In total, the recruitment exercise recorded over 1.8 million applications across the country.
The exercise covers agencies under the board, including the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Fire Service, and the Nigeria Correctional Service.
CDCFIB also released a breakdown of CBT performance, showing that 221,996 candidates scored between 0–40, 229,155 scored between 41–60, 278,543 scored between 61–80, while 142,697 scored between 81–100.
The recruitment process is now expected to move to the next stage, which includes physical screening and document verification. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of their screening venues, dates, and required documents.
The board reiterated that the entire process is free of charge and advised applicants to rely only on official communication channels for updates, warning against misinformation and unauthorized messages circulating online.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI conducted precise airstrikes in the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest, resulting in the elimination of several terrorist elements on Monday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who noted that military operations in the North-East continue to maintain strong pressure on insurgent groups.
He explained that the operation was based on credible intelligence, supported by Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) activities, which identified active terrorist presence within fortified positions and underground hideouts.
According to him, NAF air platforms successfully engaged the targets using precision-guided munitions, destroying the structures, neutralising multiple terrorists, and dismantling key logistics facilities. This was later confirmed through battle damage assessments.
The statement added that sustained air operations have continued to weaken terrorist networks, disrupting their activities and forcing them into more defensive and unstable responses.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, also reiterated the Air Force’s commitment to maintaining continuous, intelligence-driven operations aimed at completely neutralising terrorist threats.
He further assured that the NAF remains focused on protecting its personnel, safeguarding national security, and ensuring the safety of citizens, while continuing precision operations in line with strict rules of engagement to minimise civilian impact.
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