The one and only Sir J dee J @_olujacobs …we met when you were 38 and today by God’s wonderfull Grace you are …83…🎺🎺🎺🎺God be PRAISED!!! For all the Joy and laughter,some tears and sorrow along the way we bless the Lord Almighty for guiding you through each day.🎵🎶🎵🎶 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾The Wisdom etched upon your face a testament to a life embraced.🎊🎊🎊.. I ask for peace in these twilight years. May the Lord keep your spirit strong free from all fears. May he hold you close within His care. 🎊🎊🎊🎊🥳🥳🥳🥳🎈🎈🎈🎈Happy birthday my darling💝🥂
Wow wow wow…on behalf of the Jacobs clan I come with heartfelt GRATITUDE…for your thoughtful messages,prayers,phone calls gifts …I thank you. May the gaze of the One who spoke the stars into being be always on you, May He always be your anchor no matter the storm, May the beauty of His mercy reach into the deepest places of your soul, May your life be a song of praise that is raised to the throne of grace. Daalu, Na gode, Uwese… Ese gidi gan🙏🏾
Make way for your Royal Gorgeousness🎵🎶🎵🎶🎺🎺🎺Happy 50th @ritadominic ❤️🤗
Starring two of my faves @manuelbimbo and @ifeomafafunwa THE LOST DAYS is #1 on Prime Video! Thank you to everyone who’s watched, shared, and supported The Lost Days. If you haven’t seen it yet, now’s the time — come find out why it’s the most-watched film right now. #TheLostDays #NowStreaming #PrimeVideoNaija #FirstFeatures #NollywoodDrama
Legendary @ajokesilva live at The Grand Celebration of 60 years on stage and the exclusive premiere of the movie Her Excellency HONOURING @adebayo.salami Distributed by @filmoneng #broadwaytv #fyyp #viralpost
🥁🥁🥁🥁Our OJUOLAPE dee law is 50..oh my days!!!! Our number last…Our baby❤️❤️❤️…Otolorin…mummy Tireni.🎊🎊🎊🎊.HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY 🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂May blessings fall in excess for you as you step onto the 5th floor.I decree and declare that you step into an Abundance of Gods Favour…Abundance of God’s Mercy…Abundance of God’s Peace…the one that passeth all understanding. That Wisdom is your constant companion and…that you never cease to flourish🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾.Have a really super unforgettable day and enjoy your year of Jubilee.🎶🎵🎶🎵🎺🎺🎺🎺💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾Love you mucho💋
My darling Oluchi…Congratulations on your TEN years as a professional performer.🥁🎶🥂..you are both a powerful singer and a powerful actor…and being privy to your journey is an incredible blessing. So cool watching you and Bridget ( also an incredible artist) perform. These songs from HeartBeat the musical by Tosin Otudeko of @thegardentheatre bring back sweet nostalgia of the Lufodo Production. We gats to do it again. Once again hearty Congratulations 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Mrs Bunmi Tejumola and CEPI representatives had the privilege of engaging with the esteemed me in a meaningful conversation on the importance of immunization. Our discussion focused on the risks associated with children missing routine VACCINES particularly zero-dose children—and the far-reaching benefits of immunization in preventing life-threatening diseases. #vaccination #immunization #health #childcare #fyp
It’s the 11th anniversary! Yes, the NGO founded by @rebidahosa… @pathfindersji, turned 11 yesterday🎊🥳🎶🎵🎺 Whatever you can donate will go a long way in helping us create a trafficking free world for every woman and girl that is graced with dignity and agency. Here’s how you can support: •Learn more by visiting www.pathfindersji.org or www.hersafrica.com. •Email us at [email protected] to volunteer your time and services. •Donate to amplify the work we do to rescue one and create a path for many. 100% of all proceeds will go towards providing direct services for our survivors. Donate in Nigeria (Naira, GBP, USD): Pathfinders Justice Initiative Guaranty Trust Bank Naira Account No.: 0164719490/ GBP Sterling Dom Account: 0602165144/ USD Dom Account: 0602165137 Donate Online: www.pathfindersji.org/donate (credit card, PayPal or Paystack options available) No amount is too small so please give whatever you can. And of course, wish me and my team congratulations! We are changing the world. Blessings! #endsextrafficking #takemeoffmute #endslavery #endsexualexploitation #shesaidno #endhumantrafficking #idahosalegacy #changenigeria #theuneditedseries #theuneditedseriespodcast #reels
Cover | Remembering a Legend’s Passing Time – Olabisi Silva. 1962 – 2019 Interview/Words/Ireho Aito/Don’t Keep Your Art in the Finger!/Photographs/ CCA Archives/Photographs/ Google A meeting with the Amazon in early March 2014 coincided with the preparation for Legendary Ghanaian artist Professor El Anatsui’s 70th birthday celebration in Lagos. CCA hosted a comprehensive collection of Fine Art and Art History from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, culminating in a grand reception at the center. The gallery had been designed behind closed doors by Bisi and one of the curatorial assistants, Taye Idahor. They were joined by the gentle mother in CCA, affectionately referred to as ‘Mama’ by patrons. The curator had only opened the door to check who was knocking and remembered the WALKARTROAD e-magazine appointment for 1p.m. “Can you give me just five minutes…” Bisi Silva, a pioneering independent curator based in Lagos, Nigeria, was instrumental in shaping Africa’s contemporary art scene. As the founder and artistic director of the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA) and the driving force behind ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, Silva’s influence was profound. Her curatorial achievements include significant projects such as “The Progress of Love” and roles in prestigious events like the Thessaloniki Biennale and the Venice Biennale. Silva, who also contributed to leading art publications, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was fifty-seven years old., leaving a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art. iBAND Magazine decided to go memory lane and publish one of our interviews with one of Africa’s most illustrious curators. Brilliant, benevolent, and beautiful were just some of the words that best described the bilingual Bisi Silva. She was the ‘Special One’ for contemporary art. Bisi Silva singlehandedly promoted the word ‘curator’ into the art consciousness of Nigerians and the visual art sector when a lot were still battling what the word was all about. Read more…https://ibandmagazine.wordpress.com/2024/08/09/cover-remembering-a-legends-passing-time-olabisi-silva/
Cover | Remembering a Legend’s Passing Time – Olabisi Silva. 1962 – 2019 Interview/Words/Ireho Aito/Don’t Keep Your Art in the Finger!/Photographs/ CCA Archives/Photographs/ Google A meeting with the Amazon in early March 2014 coincided with the preparation for Legendary Ghanaian artist Professor El Anatsui’s 70th birthday celebration in Lagos. CCA hosted a comprehensive collection of Fine Art and Art History from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, culminating in a grand reception at the center. The gallery had been designed behind closed doors by Bisi and one of the curatorial assistants, Taye Idahor. They were joined by the gentle mother in CCA, affectionately referred to as ‘Mama’ by patrons. The curator had only opened the door to check who was knocking and remembered the WALKARTROAD e-magazine appointment for 1p.m. “Can you give me just five minutes…” Bisi Silva, a pioneering independent curator based in Lagos, Nigeria, was instrumental in shaping Africa’s contemporary art scene. As the founder and artistic director of the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA) and the driving force behind ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, Silva’s influence was profound. Her curatorial achievements include significant projects such as “The Progress of Love” and roles in prestigious events like the Thessaloniki Biennale and the Venice Biennale. Silva, who also contributed to leading art publications, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was fifty-seven years old., leaving a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art. iBAND Magazine decided to go memory lane and publish one of our interviews with one of Africa’s most illustrious curators. Brilliant, benevolent, and beautiful were just some of the words that best described the bilingual Bisi Silva. She was the ‘Special One’ for contemporary art. Bisi Silva singlehandedly promoted the word ‘curator’ into the art consciousness of Nigerians and the visual art sector when a lot were still battling what the word was all about. Read more…https://ibandmagazine.wordpress.com/2024/08/09/cover-remembering-a-legends-passing-time-olabisi-silva/
Cover | Remembering a Legend’s Passing Time – Olabisi Silva. 1962 – 2019 Interview/Words/Ireho Aito/Don’t Keep Your Art in the Finger!/Photographs/ CCA Archives/Photographs/ Google A meeting with the Amazon in early March 2014 coincided with the preparation for Legendary Ghanaian artist Professor El Anatsui’s 70th birthday celebration in Lagos. CCA hosted a comprehensive collection of Fine Art and Art History from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, culminating in a grand reception at the center. The gallery had been designed behind closed doors by Bisi and one of the curatorial assistants, Taye Idahor. They were joined by the gentle mother in CCA, affectionately referred to as ‘Mama’ by patrons. The curator had only opened the door to check who was knocking and remembered the WALKARTROAD e-magazine appointment for 1p.m. “Can you give me just five minutes…” Bisi Silva, a pioneering independent curator based in Lagos, Nigeria, was instrumental in shaping Africa’s contemporary art scene. As the founder and artistic director of the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA) and the driving force behind ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, Silva’s influence was profound. Her curatorial achievements include significant projects such as “The Progress of Love” and roles in prestigious events like the Thessaloniki Biennale and the Venice Biennale. Silva, who also contributed to leading art publications, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was fifty-seven years old., leaving a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art. iBAND Magazine decided to go memory lane and publish one of our interviews with one of Africa’s most illustrious curators. Brilliant, benevolent, and beautiful were just some of the words that best described the bilingual Bisi Silva. She was the ‘Special One’ for contemporary art. Bisi Silva singlehandedly promoted the word ‘curator’ into the art consciousness of Nigerians and the visual art sector when a lot were still battling what the word was all about. Read more…https://ibandmagazine.wordpress.com/2024/08/09/cover-remembering-a-legends-passing-time-olabisi-silva/
Cover | Remembering a Legend’s Passing Time – Olabisi Silva. 1962 – 2019 Interview/Words/Ireho Aito/Don’t Keep Your Art in the Finger!/Photographs/ CCA Archives/Photographs/ Google A meeting with the Amazon in early March 2014 coincided with the preparation for Legendary Ghanaian artist Professor El Anatsui’s 70th birthday celebration in Lagos. CCA hosted a comprehensive collection of Fine Art and Art History from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, culminating in a grand reception at the center. The gallery had been designed behind closed doors by Bisi and one of the curatorial assistants, Taye Idahor. They were joined by the gentle mother in CCA, affectionately referred to as ‘Mama’ by patrons. The curator had only opened the door to check who was knocking and remembered the WALKARTROAD e-magazine appointment for 1p.m. “Can you give me just five minutes…” Bisi Silva, a pioneering independent curator based in Lagos, Nigeria, was instrumental in shaping Africa’s contemporary art scene. As the founder and artistic director of the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA) and the driving force behind ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, Silva’s influence was profound. Her curatorial achievements include significant projects such as “The Progress of Love” and roles in prestigious events like the Thessaloniki Biennale and the Venice Biennale. Silva, who also contributed to leading art publications, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was fifty-seven years old., leaving a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art. iBAND Magazine decided to go memory lane and publish one of our interviews with one of Africa’s most illustrious curators. Brilliant, benevolent, and beautiful were just some of the words that best described the bilingual Bisi Silva. She was the ‘Special One’ for contemporary art. Bisi Silva singlehandedly promoted the word ‘curator’ into the art consciousness of Nigerians and the visual art sector when a lot were still battling what the word was all about. Read more…https://ibandmagazine.wordpress.com/2024/08/09/cover-remembering-a-legends-passing-time-olabisi-silva/
Cover | Remembering a Legend’s Passing Time – Olabisi Silva. 1962 – 2019 Interview/Words/Ireho Aito/Don’t Keep Your Art in the Finger!/Photographs/ CCA Archives/Photographs/ Google A meeting with the Amazon in early March 2014 coincided with the preparation for Legendary Ghanaian artist Professor El Anatsui’s 70th birthday celebration in Lagos. CCA hosted a comprehensive collection of Fine Art and Art History from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, culminating in a grand reception at the center. The gallery had been designed behind closed doors by Bisi and one of the curatorial assistants, Taye Idahor. They were joined by the gentle mother in CCA, affectionately referred to as ‘Mama’ by patrons. The curator had only opened the door to check who was knocking and remembered the WALKARTROAD e-magazine appointment for 1p.m. “Can you give me just five minutes…” Bisi Silva, a pioneering independent curator based in Lagos, Nigeria, was instrumental in shaping Africa’s contemporary art scene. As the founder and artistic director of the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA) and the driving force behind ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, Silva’s influence was profound. Her curatorial achievements include significant projects such as “The Progress of Love” and roles in prestigious events like the Thessaloniki Biennale and the Venice Biennale. Silva, who also contributed to leading art publications, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was fifty-seven years old., leaving a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art. iBAND Magazine decided to go memory lane and publish one of our interviews with one of Africa’s most illustrious curators. Brilliant, benevolent, and beautiful were just some of the words that best described the bilingual Bisi Silva. She was the ‘Special One’ for contemporary art. Bisi Silva singlehandedly promoted the word ‘curator’ into the art consciousness of Nigerians and the visual art sector when a lot were still battling what the word was all about. Read more…https://ibandmagazine.wordpress.com/2024/08/09/cover-remembering-a-legends-passing-time-olabisi-silva/
Cover | Remembering a Legend’s Passing Time – Olabisi Silva. 1962 – 2019 Interview/Words/Ireho Aito/Don’t Keep Your Art in the Finger!/Photographs/ CCA Archives/Photographs/ Google A meeting with the Amazon in early March 2014 coincided with the preparation for Legendary Ghanaian artist Professor El Anatsui’s 70th birthday celebration in Lagos. CCA hosted a comprehensive collection of Fine Art and Art History from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, culminating in a grand reception at the center. The gallery had been designed behind closed doors by Bisi and one of the curatorial assistants, Taye Idahor. They were joined by the gentle mother in CCA, affectionately referred to as ‘Mama’ by patrons. The curator had only opened the door to check who was knocking and remembered the WALKARTROAD e-magazine appointment for 1p.m. “Can you give me just five minutes…” Bisi Silva, a pioneering independent curator based in Lagos, Nigeria, was instrumental in shaping Africa’s contemporary art scene. As the founder and artistic director of the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA) and the driving force behind ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, Silva’s influence was profound. Her curatorial achievements include significant projects such as “The Progress of Love” and roles in prestigious events like the Thessaloniki Biennale and the Venice Biennale. Silva, who also contributed to leading art publications, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was fifty-seven years old., leaving a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art. iBAND Magazine decided to go memory lane and publish one of our interviews with one of Africa’s most illustrious curators. Brilliant, benevolent, and beautiful were just some of the words that best described the bilingual Bisi Silva. She was the ‘Special One’ for contemporary art. Bisi Silva singlehandedly promoted the word ‘curator’ into the art consciousness of Nigerians and the visual art sector when a lot were still battling what the word was all about. Read more…https://ibandmagazine.wordpress.com/2024/08/09/cover-remembering-a-legends-passing-time-olabisi-silva/
Cover | Remembering a Legend’s Passing Time – Olabisi Silva. 1962 – 2019 Interview/Words/Ireho Aito/Don’t Keep Your Art in the Finger!/Photographs/ CCA Archives/Photographs/ Google A meeting with the Amazon in early March 2014 coincided with the preparation for Legendary Ghanaian artist Professor El Anatsui’s 70th birthday celebration in Lagos. CCA hosted a comprehensive collection of Fine Art and Art History from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, culminating in a grand reception at the center. The gallery had been designed behind closed doors by Bisi and one of the curatorial assistants, Taye Idahor. They were joined by the gentle mother in CCA, affectionately referred to as ‘Mama’ by patrons. The curator had only opened the door to check who was knocking and remembered the WALKARTROAD e-magazine appointment for 1p.m. “Can you give me just five minutes…” Bisi Silva, a pioneering independent curator based in Lagos, Nigeria, was instrumental in shaping Africa’s contemporary art scene. As the founder and artistic director of the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA) and the driving force behind ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, Silva’s influence was profound. Her curatorial achievements include significant projects such as “The Progress of Love” and roles in prestigious events like the Thessaloniki Biennale and the Venice Biennale. Silva, who also contributed to leading art publications, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was fifty-seven years old., leaving a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art. iBAND Magazine decided to go memory lane and publish one of our interviews with one of Africa’s most illustrious curators. Brilliant, benevolent, and beautiful were just some of the words that best described the bilingual Bisi Silva. She was the ‘Special One’ for contemporary art. Bisi Silva singlehandedly promoted the word ‘curator’ into the art consciousness of Nigerians and the visual art sector when a lot were still battling what the word was all about. Read more…https://ibandmagazine.wordpress.com/2024/08/09/cover-remembering-a-legends-passing-time-olabisi-silva/
Cover | Remembering a Legend’s Passing Time – Olabisi Silva. 1962 – 2019 Interview/Words/Ireho Aito/Don’t Keep Your Art in the Finger!/Photographs/ CCA Archives/Photographs/ Google A meeting with the Amazon in early March 2014 coincided with the preparation for Legendary Ghanaian artist Professor El Anatsui’s 70th birthday celebration in Lagos. CCA hosted a comprehensive collection of Fine Art and Art History from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, culminating in a grand reception at the center. The gallery had been designed behind closed doors by Bisi and one of the curatorial assistants, Taye Idahor. They were joined by the gentle mother in CCA, affectionately referred to as ‘Mama’ by patrons. The curator had only opened the door to check who was knocking and remembered the WALKARTROAD e-magazine appointment for 1p.m. “Can you give me just five minutes…” Bisi Silva, a pioneering independent curator based in Lagos, Nigeria, was instrumental in shaping Africa’s contemporary art scene. As the founder and artistic director of the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA) and the driving force behind ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, Silva’s influence was profound. Her curatorial achievements include significant projects such as “The Progress of Love” and roles in prestigious events like the Thessaloniki Biennale and the Venice Biennale. Silva, who also contributed to leading art publications, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was fifty-seven years old., leaving a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art. iBAND Magazine decided to go memory lane and publish one of our interviews with one of Africa’s most illustrious curators. Brilliant, benevolent, and beautiful were just some of the words that best described the bilingual Bisi Silva. She was the ‘Special One’ for contemporary art. Bisi Silva singlehandedly promoted the word ‘curator’ into the art consciousness of Nigerians and the visual art sector when a lot were still battling what the word was all about. Read more…https://ibandmagazine.wordpress.com/2024/08/09/cover-remembering-a-legends-passing-time-olabisi-silva/
Cover | Remembering a Legend’s Passing Time – Olabisi Silva. 1962 – 2019 Interview/Words/Ireho Aito/Don’t Keep Your Art in the Finger!/Photographs/ CCA Archives/Photographs/ Google A meeting with the Amazon in early March 2014 coincided with the preparation for Legendary Ghanaian artist Professor El Anatsui’s 70th birthday celebration in Lagos. CCA hosted a comprehensive collection of Fine Art and Art History from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, culminating in a grand reception at the center. The gallery had been designed behind closed doors by Bisi and one of the curatorial assistants, Taye Idahor. They were joined by the gentle mother in CCA, affectionately referred to as ‘Mama’ by patrons. The curator had only opened the door to check who was knocking and remembered the WALKARTROAD e-magazine appointment for 1p.m. “Can you give me just five minutes…” Bisi Silva, a pioneering independent curator based in Lagos, Nigeria, was instrumental in shaping Africa’s contemporary art scene. As the founder and artistic director of the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA) and the driving force behind ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, Silva’s influence was profound. Her curatorial achievements include significant projects such as “The Progress of Love” and roles in prestigious events like the Thessaloniki Biennale and the Venice Biennale. Silva, who also contributed to leading art publications, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was fifty-seven years old., leaving a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art. iBAND Magazine decided to go memory lane and publish one of our interviews with one of Africa’s most illustrious curators. Brilliant, benevolent, and beautiful were just some of the words that best described the bilingual Bisi Silva. She was the ‘Special One’ for contemporary art. Bisi Silva singlehandedly promoted the word ‘curator’ into the art consciousness of Nigerians and the visual art sector when a lot were still battling what the word was all about. Read more…https://ibandmagazine.wordpress.com/2024/08/09/cover-remembering-a-legends-passing-time-olabisi-silva/
Cover | Remembering a Legend’s Passing Time – Olabisi Silva. 1962 – 2019 Interview/Words/Ireho Aito/Don’t Keep Your Art in the Finger!/Photographs/ CCA Archives/Photographs/ Google A meeting with the Amazon in early March 2014 coincided with the preparation for Legendary Ghanaian artist Professor El Anatsui’s 70th birthday celebration in Lagos. CCA hosted a comprehensive collection of Fine Art and Art History from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, culminating in a grand reception at the center. The gallery had been designed behind closed doors by Bisi and one of the curatorial assistants, Taye Idahor. They were joined by the gentle mother in CCA, affectionately referred to as ‘Mama’ by patrons. The curator had only opened the door to check who was knocking and remembered the WALKARTROAD e-magazine appointment for 1p.m. “Can you give me just five minutes…” Bisi Silva, a pioneering independent curator based in Lagos, Nigeria, was instrumental in shaping Africa’s contemporary art scene. As the founder and artistic director of the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA) and the driving force behind ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, Silva’s influence was profound. Her curatorial achievements include significant projects such as “The Progress of Love” and roles in prestigious events like the Thessaloniki Biennale and the Venice Biennale. Silva, who also contributed to leading art publications, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was fifty-seven years old., leaving a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art. iBAND Magazine decided to go memory lane and publish one of our interviews with one of Africa’s most illustrious curators. Brilliant, benevolent, and beautiful were just some of the words that best described the bilingual Bisi Silva. She was the ‘Special One’ for contemporary art. Bisi Silva singlehandedly promoted the word ‘curator’ into the art consciousness of Nigerians and the visual art sector when a lot were still battling what the word was all about. Read more…https://ibandmagazine.wordpress.com/2024/08/09/cover-remembering-a-legends-passing-time-olabisi-silva/
Cover | Remembering a Legend’s Passing Time – Olabisi Silva. 1962 – 2019 Interview/Words/Ireho Aito/Don’t Keep Your Art in the Finger!/Photographs/ CCA Archives/Photographs/ Google A meeting with the Amazon in early March 2014 coincided with the preparation for Legendary Ghanaian artist Professor El Anatsui’s 70th birthday celebration in Lagos. CCA hosted a comprehensive collection of Fine Art and Art History from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, culminating in a grand reception at the center. The gallery had been designed behind closed doors by Bisi and one of the curatorial assistants, Taye Idahor. They were joined by the gentle mother in CCA, affectionately referred to as ‘Mama’ by patrons. The curator had only opened the door to check who was knocking and remembered the WALKARTROAD e-magazine appointment for 1p.m. “Can you give me just five minutes…” Bisi Silva, a pioneering independent curator based in Lagos, Nigeria, was instrumental in shaping Africa’s contemporary art scene. As the founder and artistic director of the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA) and the driving force behind ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, Silva’s influence was profound. Her curatorial achievements include significant projects such as “The Progress of Love” and roles in prestigious events like the Thessaloniki Biennale and the Venice Biennale. Silva, who also contributed to leading art publications, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was fifty-seven years old., leaving a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art. iBAND Magazine decided to go memory lane and publish one of our interviews with one of Africa’s most illustrious curators. Brilliant, benevolent, and beautiful were just some of the words that best described the bilingual Bisi Silva. She was the ‘Special One’ for contemporary art. Bisi Silva singlehandedly promoted the word ‘curator’ into the art consciousness of Nigerians and the visual art sector when a lot were still battling what the word was all about. Read more…https://ibandmagazine.wordpress.com/2024/08/09/cover-remembering-a-legends-passing-time-olabisi-silva/
Cover | Remembering a Legend’s Passing Time – Olabisi Silva. 1962 – 2019 Interview/Words/Ireho Aito/Don’t Keep Your Art in the Finger!/Photographs/ CCA Archives/Photographs/ Google A meeting with the Amazon in early March 2014 coincided with the preparation for Legendary Ghanaian artist Professor El Anatsui’s 70th birthday celebration in Lagos. CCA hosted a comprehensive collection of Fine Art and Art History from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, culminating in a grand reception at the center. The gallery had been designed behind closed doors by Bisi and one of the curatorial assistants, Taye Idahor. They were joined by the gentle mother in CCA, affectionately referred to as ‘Mama’ by patrons. The curator had only opened the door to check who was knocking and remembered the WALKARTROAD e-magazine appointment for 1p.m. “Can you give me just five minutes…” Bisi Silva, a pioneering independent curator based in Lagos, Nigeria, was instrumental in shaping Africa’s contemporary art scene. As the founder and artistic director of the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA) and the driving force behind ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, Silva’s influence was profound. Her curatorial achievements include significant projects such as “The Progress of Love” and roles in prestigious events like the Thessaloniki Biennale and the Venice Biennale. Silva, who also contributed to leading art publications, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was fifty-seven years old., leaving a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art. iBAND Magazine decided to go memory lane and publish one of our interviews with one of Africa’s most illustrious curators. Brilliant, benevolent, and beautiful were just some of the words that best described the bilingual Bisi Silva. She was the ‘Special One’ for contemporary art. Bisi Silva singlehandedly promoted the word ‘curator’ into the art consciousness of Nigerians and the visual art sector when a lot were still battling what the word was all about. Read more…https://ibandmagazine.wordpress.com/2024/08/09/cover-remembering-a-legends-passing-time-olabisi-silva/
Cover | Remembering a Legend’s Passing Time – Olabisi Silva. 1962 – 2019 Interview/Words/Ireho Aito/Don’t Keep Your Art in the Finger!/Photographs/ CCA Archives/Photographs/ Google A meeting with the Amazon in early March 2014 coincided with the preparation for Legendary Ghanaian artist Professor El Anatsui’s 70th birthday celebration in Lagos. CCA hosted a comprehensive collection of Fine Art and Art History from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, culminating in a grand reception at the center. The gallery had been designed behind closed doors by Bisi and one of the curatorial assistants, Taye Idahor. They were joined by the gentle mother in CCA, affectionately referred to as ‘Mama’ by patrons. The curator had only opened the door to check who was knocking and remembered the WALKARTROAD e-magazine appointment for 1p.m. “Can you give me just five minutes…” Bisi Silva, a pioneering independent curator based in Lagos, Nigeria, was instrumental in shaping Africa’s contemporary art scene. As the founder and artistic director of the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA) and the driving force behind ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, Silva’s influence was profound. Her curatorial achievements include significant projects such as “The Progress of Love” and roles in prestigious events like the Thessaloniki Biennale and the Venice Biennale. Silva, who also contributed to leading art publications, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was fifty-seven years old., leaving a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art. iBAND Magazine decided to go memory lane and publish one of our interviews with one of Africa’s most illustrious curators. Brilliant, benevolent, and beautiful were just some of the words that best described the bilingual Bisi Silva. She was the ‘Special One’ for contemporary art. Bisi Silva singlehandedly promoted the word ‘curator’ into the art consciousness of Nigerians and the visual art sector when a lot were still battling what the word was all about. Read more…https://ibandmagazine.wordpress.com/2024/08/09/cover-remembering-a-legends-passing-time-olabisi-silva/
Highlights from the Opening of “Dipped in Chocolate” 🍫 🍫 It’s been exactly one week since the grand opening of Dipped in Chocolate, and the excitement still lingers in the air. The atmosphere was nothing short of extraordinary, warm, elegant, and deeply moving. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Mrs. Joke Silva, our esteemed guest for the opening, and to Mr. Oladele Olagbaju, who graciously served as Chairman of the day. Your presence added immense value to the occasion and gave it a memorable touch. A special and resounding thank you goes to Mr. Wallace Ejoh, the brilliant mind and heart behind this evocative body of work. This celebration would not have been possible without your artistry and dedication. To our dear friends, family, and art lovers who took the time to attend, we say thank you. Your presence means the world to us. If you haven’t experienced the exhibition yet, we warmly invite you to stop by the gallery. Admission is free. No registration is required. 📅 Exhibition continues until Sunday, 13th July 2025. #DippedInChocolate #ikoyilagosnigeria #WallaceEjoh #chocolate #ArtExhibition #exhibitionofart #LagosArtScene #lagosnigeria #ContemporaryArt #musical #violin #ThankYouForComing #collectorsoninstagram #ArtLovers #GalleryMoments #FreeEntry #ExploreArt #ChocolateTones #AfricanArt #ArtInNigeria #VisualStorytelling #SupportTheArts
Ibira geh…manager extraordinaire…happy birthday @sarahinyalawal . This is a great opportunity to say thank you for all you do…for having my back even though I can be uber stubborn. One of the few who knows that side.😘Enjoy your new turn around the sun. Live love and laugh 🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰
