Elizabeth Osayande Blog

Women in Arts: YSMA-PAU brings ‘Invincible hands’ to visibility Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, of the Pan Atlantic University, YSMA – PAU  is running an art exhibition themed:” The invincible hand’s exhibition,” to showcase works by indigenous women whose works are widely acclaimed abroad but little appreciated in-country. Speaking to journalists on a recent tour to the museum facilitated by the editor, Travu, Pelu Awofeso, the Art Director, YSMA-PAU, Dr. Jess Castellote in the company of other staff of the museum said the essence of the exhibition that will run from August 28, 2021 – January 25, 2022, is set to display artworks of 40 Nigerian women. According to him, ” There are many indigenous female artists making waves abroad but yet under-appreciated in this clime. We need to show our culture, our heritage and also share our story.” He said. Beaming more light on the essence of the invincible hand’s exhibition, the exhibition curator, Olufisayo Bakare, noted that:”  the in...

At 65, my dream is to give more scholarships — Adegoke *Inability to gift her car, tangible gift made me sponsor her NGO — Hubby By Elizabeth Osayande It was a twin celebration for the families of Adegoke and Akinfeleye who celebrated their wife and daughter, Mrs Florence Adegoke nee Akinfeleye 65th birthday, and the launch of family support food basket. The celebration which coincided with the 15th anniversary of Adegoke-Akinfeleye foundation and held at God of Glory Christian Church, Ketu, Lagos over the weekend, saw the distribution of 170 food bags to 170 households, including the presentation of N50,000 cheque to five families to cushion the effect of buying books for their wards as schools resume. Expressing delight over her life at 65, the celebrant, Mrs Florence Adegoke who is the younger sister of acclaimed Professor of Mass Communication, Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye could not hold back her joy as she shared her experience of being alive to have children after nine years of marriag...