Shows
Coffee and Uche Okeke Rewriting Art History with African Perspectives | Aindrea Emelife | S3E4Aindrea Emelife was inspired to study art history by the Benin Bronzes, focusing on overlooked Nigerian artists like Uche Okeke at the Courtauld Institute of Art. She's driven to rewrite art history with African perspectives, influenced by Chika Okeke-Agulu, who highlighted art's connection to colonialism and identity. At MOWAA, she champions contemporary African artists, archival preservation, and cross-border collaborations. She believes digitisation democratises art access, preserving it for posterity. Aindrea celebrates diverse Black art perspectives and is excited about growing global appreciation for African art.2025-05-0226 min
Coffee and Uche Okeke Rewriting Art History with African Perspectives | Aindrea Emelife | S3E4Aindrea Emelife was inspired to study art history by the Benin Bronzes, focusing on overlooked Nigerian artists like Uche Okeke at the Courtauld Institute of Art. She's driven to rewrite art history with African perspectives, influenced by Chika Okeke-Agulu, who highlighted art's connection to colonialism and identity. At MOWAA, she champions contemporary African artists, archival preservation, and cross-border collaborations. She believes digitisation democratises art access, preserving it for posterity. Aindrea celebrates diverse Black art perspectives and is excited about growing global appreciation for African art.2025-02-2726 min
Coffee and Uche OkekeContinuing a Creative Legacy | Dr Afuevu Onakufe | S3E3Dr. Afuevu Onakufe, from an artistic family, discusses his journey of continuing his family's legacy. This family has art in their blood. Across generations, they've explored painting, printmaking, crafts, teaching, and fashion. But how do they keep their artistic legacy alive while adapting to the modern world? Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of a family dedicated to art, culture, and community.2025-01-3034 min
Coffee and Uche OkekeHow the legacy of Uche Okeke is kept Alive | Chuma Uche-Okeke | S3E1Chuma and Salma share personal stories and insights about their father's artistic vision and his commitment to promoting Igbo culture. Discover how they plan to honour his legacy and inspire future generations to appreciate and engage with his work. This conversation is not just a tribute; it’s a call to action for art lovers and cultural advocates alike.2024-11-2928 min
Coffee and Uche OkekeA Woman in Art after Uche Okeke’s own Heart | Chinwe Uwatse | S3E2🎨 Curious about what it takes to shape a meaningful career in art while preserving culture and personal identity? 🌍✨ Join us as Chinwe Uwatse shares her journey, from being the only woman in her art class 👩🎓 to working with legends like Uche Okeke 🎭, offering insights into creativity, mentorship, and cultural legacy. 🌟🎧2024-11-2928 min
Coffee and Uche OkekeSE2Ep06 - Coffee & Uche Okeke with Prof. Salubi OnakufeProf. Salubi Onakufe shares his journey through the world of Nigerian contemporary art, discussing the importance of legacy, the role of printmaking in his career, and the influence of his mentors. With heartfelt reflections on his life's work and the lasting impact he hopes to leave, Prof. Onakufe offers listeners a rare glimpse into the mind of an artist dedicated to his craft and to shaping future generations.2024-08-2920 min
Coffee and Uche OkekeS2EP5 - Coffee & Uche Okeke with Dshaikh Izuchukwu - 2024/07/25🎙️ Listen to Dshaikh Izuchukwu share the powerful story of Uche Okeke’s art and how the Izuchukwu Centre is making a difference in communities. 💪🏽👨🏿🎨2024-07-2539 min
Coffee and Uche OkekeS2EP4 - Coffee & Uche Okeke with Maureen Gwam - 2024/06/27Exploring African art's impact, Uche Okeke's legacy guides modern discourse. Maureen Gwam, Salma Uche-Okeke, and Tamzin Lovell share profound insights into art, culture, and society.2024-06-2745 min
Coffee and Uche OkekeS2EP3 - Coffee & Uche Okeke with Selma Etareri - 2024/05/23In this episode of the Coffee & Uche Okeke podcast, Selma Etareri, a ceramic and performance artist from Austria, shares her artistic journey and experiences. She discusses growing up in an artist family and the struggles she faced to pursue her passion. Selma talks about her inspirations, including other artists she has met throughout her life. She emphasises the importance of cultural exchange initiatives and building connections between Austria and Nigeria's ceramics scene. Lastly, Selma reflects on her time at the Harmattan Workshop in Nigeria and discusses its impact on her work.2024-05-2339 min
Coffee and Uche OkekeS2EP2 - Coffee & Uche Okeke with Yadichinma Ukoha Kalu - 2024/04/26Salma Uche-Okeke and Tamzin Lovell are joined by Yadichinma Ukoha-Kalu, who shares her journey from childhood experimentation to professional success in the art world. She also shared how her upbringing, mentorship, and cultural heritage have influenced her artistic expression.2024-04-2629 min
Art Network Africa PodcastModupeola Fadugba. Art News Africa Podcast; Studio Visits NigeriaWelcome to the Art News Africa Studio Visits - Nigeria - a podcast series about Nigerian artists and their work.
This episode is with Modupeola Fadugba.
Nigeria's art scene is home to some of the most prominent African artists of our time, with a rich heritage from Ben Enwonwu, Uche Okeke and Bruce Onobrakpeya, Peju Alatise, and many more. But today, its names such as Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Victor Ehikhamenor, Nengi Omuku, Alimi Adewale, and Modupeola Fadugba, who art-lovers from around the world are inspired by and collecting from.
Contemporary and modern Nigerian art is full of passion, humor, opinions, strength, and diversity. You will get insights into this and much more in this podcast series.
Follow Art News Africa on Instagram @artnewsafrica and sign up for the new2024-04-0128 min
Coffee and Uche OkekeS2EP1 - Coffee & Uche Okeke with Prince Olasehinde Odimayo - 26/03/2024This week CEO Salma Uche-Okeke and Host Tamzin Lovell were joined by the insightful Prince Olasehinde Odimayo, who broke down the importance of conserving Native history, tradition and practices, and the necessary and unavoidable act of repatriation in order to bring fairness and balance back into the industry.2024-03-261h 01
Art Network Africa PodcastDuke Asidere. Art News Africa Podcast; Studio Visits NigeriaWelcome to the Art News Africa Studio Visits - Nigeria - a podcast series about Nigerian artists and their work.
This episode is with Duke Asidere.
Nigeria's art scene is home to some of the most prominent African artists of our time, with a rich heritage from Ben Enwonwu, Uche Okeke and Bruce Onobrakpeya, Peju Alatise, and many more. But today, its names such as Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Victor Ehikhamenor, Nengi Omuku, Alimi Adewale, and Modupeola Fadugba, who art-lovers from around the world are inspired by and collecting from.
Contemporary and modern Nigerian art is full of passion, humor, opinions, strength, and diversity. You will get insights into this and much more in this podcast series.
Follow Art News Africa on Instagram @artnewsafrica and ...2024-02-2936 min
Art Network Africa PodcastTaiye Idahor. Art News Africa Podcast; Studio Visits NigeriaWelcome to the Art News Africa Studio Visits - Nigeria - a podcast series about Nigerian artists and their work.
This episode is with Taiye Idahor.
Nigeria's art scene is home to some of the most prominent African artists of our time, with a rich heritage from Ben Enwonwu, Uche Okeke and Bruce Onobrakpeya, Peju Alatise, and many more. But today, its names such as Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Victor Ehikhamenor, Nengi Omuku, Alimi Adewale, and Modupeola Fadugba, who art-lovers from around the world are inspired by and collecting from.
Contemporary and modern Nigerian art is full of passion, humor, opinions, strength, and diversity. You will get insights into this and much more in this podcast series.
Follow Art News Africa on Instagram @artnewsafrica...2024-01-3030 min
Art Network Africa PodcastAyoola Gbolahan. Art News Africa Podcast; Studio Visits NigeriaWelcome to the Art News Africa Studio Visits - Nigeria - a podcast series about Nigerian artists and their work.
This episode is with Ayoola Gbolahan.
Nigeria's art scene is home to some of the most prominent African artists of our time, with a rich heritage from Ben Enwonwu, Uche Okeke and Bruce Onobrakpeya, Peju Alatise, and many more. But today, its names such as Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Victor Ehikhamenor, Nengi Omuku, Alimi Adewale, and Modupeola Fadugba, who art-lovers from around the world are inspired by and collecting from.
Contemporary and modern Nigerian art is full of passion, humor, opinions, strength, and diversity. You will get insights into this and much more in this podcast series.
Follow Art News Africa on Instagram ...2024-01-2330 min
Coffee and Uche OkekePanel Discussion - Living Legacies Generations Ahead'Living Legacies: Generations Ahead,' focuses on the significance of preserving artists' legacies for generations to come.
Our Panesists came together with Salma Uche-Okeke (CEO of Uche Okeke Legacy) and Tamzin Lovell (CEO of Artfundi) to celebrate and reflect on the living legacies that shape our cultural landscape.
Oliver Enwonwu - Visionary artist, curator, art administrator, writer, publisher and cultural advocate Oliver Enwonwu is a leading figure in the contemporary art scene. His captivating works often explore the intersection of tradition and modernity, reflecting the rich tapestry of African culture. As founder and Executive Director at the Ben Enwonwu Foundation...2024-01-0455 min
Art Network Africa PodcastGerald Chukwuma. Art News Africa Podcast; Studio Visits NigeriaWelcome to the Art News Africa Studio Visits - Nigeria - a podcast series about Nigerian artists and their work.
This episode is with Gerald Chukwuma.
Nigeria's art scene is home to some of the most prominent African artists of our time, with a rich heritage from Ben Enwonwu, Uche Okeke and Bruce Onobrakpeya, Peju Alatise, and many more. But today, its names such as Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Victor Ehikhamenor, Nengi Omuku, Alimi Adewale, and Modupeola Fadugba, who art-lovers from around the world are inspired by and collecting from.
Contemporary and modern Nigerian art is full of passion, humor, opinions, strength, and diversity. You will get insights into this and much more in this podcast series.
Follow Art New...2023-11-3033 min
Art Network Africa PodcastMama Nike. Art News Africa Podcast; Studio Visits NigeriaWelcome to the Art News Africa Studio Visits - Nigeria - a podcast series about Nigerian artists and their work.
This episode is with Nike Okundaye, popularly known as Mama Nike.
Nigeria's art scene is home to some of the most prominent African artists of our time, with a rich heritage from Ben Enwonwu, Uche Okeke and Bruce Onobrakpeya, Peju Alatise, and many more. But today, its names such as Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Victor Ehikhamenor, Nengi Omuku, Alimi Adewale, and Modupeola Fadugba, who art-lovers from around the world are inspired by and collecting from.
Contemporary and modern Nigerian art is full of passion, humor, opinions, strength, and diversity. You will get insights into this and mu...2023-10-3135 min
Coffee and Uche OkekeS1EP4 - Coffee & Uche Okeke with Prince Yemisi Shyllon - 24th Aug 2023Discover the glorious obsession of art collecting and the secrets to preserving artistic legacies. Dive into this captivating interview with Prince Yemisi Shyllon2023-10-131h 13
Coffee and Uche OkekeS1EP6 - Coffee & Uche Okeke with Professor Bruce Onobrakpeya - 14/09/2023For our sixth instalment of Coffee and Uche Okeke Salma and Tamzin are joined by none other than Professor Bruce Onobrakpeya.
Listen in and wander down memory lane as Professor Onobrakpeya - contemporary, friend and fellow member of the Zaria Art Society - recalls the profound experience that was working with and getting to know Professor Christopher Uchefuna Okeke.2023-10-031h 10
Coffee and Uche OkekeS1EP5 - Remembering Ijeoma Loren Uche-Okeke - 31/08/2023This week's episode is dedicated to remembering the kind and passionate soul that was Ijeoma Loren Uche-Okeke.
Join Salma and Tamzin for this beautiful episode as they remember all that she did for the arts and the vital role she played in developing the Uche Okeke Legacy.2023-10-031h 07
Coffee and Uche OkekeS1EP3 - Coffee & Uche Okeke with Richard Kilpert - 17/08/2023In this third instalment of Coffee & Uche Okeke Tamzin & Salma are joined by art specialist and guide and educator, Richard Kilpert.
Join us as they discuss why education in art is so important and how it underpins Uche Okeke's Legacy.2023-10-0349 min
Art Network Africa PodcastAmeh Egwuh. Art News Africa Podcast; Studio Visits NigeriaWelcome to the Art News Africa Studio Visits - Nigeria - a podcast series about Nigerian artists and their work.
This episode is with Ameh Egwuh, based in Ketu outside of Lagos.
Nigeria's art scene is home to some of the most prominent African artists of our time, with a rich heritage from Ben Enwonwu, Uche Okeke and Bruce Onobrakpeya, Peju Alatise, and many more. But today, its names such as Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Victor Ehikhamenor, Nengi Omuku, Alimi Adewale, and Modupeola Fadugba, who art-lovers from around the world are inspired by and collecting from.
Contemporary and modern Nigerian art is full of passion, humor, opinions, strength, and diversity. This...2023-10-0125 min
Art Network Africa PodcastUchay Joel Chima. Art News Africa Podcast; Studio Visits NigeriaWelcome to the Art News Africa Studio Visits - Nigeria - a podcast series about Nigerian artists and their work.
This episode is with Uchay Joel Chima, who is based in Ajah outside of Lagos.
Nigeria's art scene is home to some of the most prominent African artists of our time, with a rich heritage from Ben Enwonwu, Uche Okeke and Bruce Onobrakpeya, Peju Alatise, and many more. But today, its names such as Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Victor Ehikhamenor, Nengi Omuku, Alimi Adewale, and Modupeola Fadugba, who art-lovers from around the world are inspired by and collecting from.
Contemporary and modern Nigerian art is full of passion, humor, op...2023-09-0124 min
Coffee and Uche OkekeS1EP2 - Coffee & Uche Okeke with Lucinda Jolly - 10/08/2023Tamzin Lovell and Salma Uche-Okeke are back with our second instalment of Coffee & Uche Okeke, this time with special guest, art journalist and critic Lucinda Jolly!
Join us as for this weeks Conversation as we journey further through the incredible legacy of Professor Uchefuna Christopher Okeke.2023-08-171h 02
Coffee and Uche OkekeS1EP1 - Coffee & Uche Okeke 03/08/2023Our first instalment of the 'Coffee & Uche Okeke' live stream, with Salma Uche-Okeke and Tamzin Lovell.
Join us as we explore the incredible Man, the genius Work and the profound Legacy we are continuing.2023-08-1033 min
Art Network Africa PodcastChidinma Nnoli. Art News Africa Podcast; Studio Visits NigeriaWelcome to the Art News Africa Studio Visits - Nigeria - a podcast series about Nigerian artists and their work.
This episode is with Chidinma Nnoli who is based in Lagos.
Nigeria's art scene serves as a home to some of the most prominent African artists of our time, with a rich heritage from Ben Enwonwu, Uche Okeke and Bruce Onobrakpeya, Peju Alatise, and many more. But today, its names such as Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Victor Ehikhamenor, Nengi Omuku, Alimi Adewale, and Modupeola Fadugba, who art-lovers from around the world are inspired by and collecting from.
Contemporary and modern Nigerian art is full of pass...2023-08-0128 min
Art Network Africa PodcastAlimi Adewale. Art News Africa Podcast; Studio Visits NigeriaWelcome to the Art News Africa Studio Visits - Nigeria - a podcast series about Nigerian artists and their work.
This episode is with Alimi Adewale who is based in Lagos.
Nigeria's art scene serves as a home to some of the most prominent African artists of our time, with a rich heritage from Ben Enwonwu, Uche Okeke and Bruce Onobrakpeya, Peju Alatise, and many more. But today, its names such as Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Victor Ehikhamenor, Nengi Omuku, Alimi Adewale, and Modupeola Fadugba, who art-lovers from around the world are inspired by and collecting from.
Contemporary and modern Nige...2023-07-0232 min
Art Network Africa PodcastKen Nwadiogbu. Art News Africa Podcast; Studio Visits NigeriaWelcome to the Art News Africa Studio Visits - Nigeria - a podcast series about Nigerian artists and their work.
This episode is with Ken Nwadiogbu who is based in Lekki, Lagos.
Nigeria's art scene serves as a home to some of the most prominent African artists of our time, with a rich heritage from Ben Enwonwu, Uche Okeke and Bruce Onobrakpeya, Peju Alatise, and many more. But today, its names such as Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Victor Ehikhamenor, Nengi Omuku, Alimi Adewale, and Modupeola Fadugba, who art-lovers from around the world are inspired by and collecting from.
2023-06-0130 min
Art Network Africa PodcastBruce Onobrakpeya. Art News Africa Podcast; Studio Visits NigeriaWelcome to the Art News Africa Studio Visits - Nigeria - a podcast series about Nigerian artists and their work.
This episode is with Bruce Onobrakpeya who is based in Ikeja, Lagos.
This episode of Studio Visits Nigeria is a little different than the previous. As we’re dealing with a giant of Nigerian contemporary arts I wanted to get input from two people. One is a collector and the other is Bonhams representative in Nigeria.
Nigeria's art scene serves as a home to some of the most prominent...2023-05-0159 min
Art Network Africa PodcastVictor Ehikhamenor. Art News Africa Podcast; Studio Visits NigeriaWelcome to the Art News Africa Studio Visits - Nigeria - a podcast series about Nigerian artists and their work.
This episode is with Victor Ehikhamenor who is based in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Nigeria's art scene serves as a home to some of the most prominent African artists of our time, with a rich heritage from Ben Enwonwu, Uche Okeke and Bruce Onobrakpeya, Peju Alatise, and many more. But today, its names such as Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Victor Ehikhamenor, Nengi Omuku, Alimi Adewale, and Modupeola Fadugba, who art-lovers from around the world are inspired by an...2023-04-0127 min
The Cultural FrontlineWhat the AI revolution means for artsOn this week’s programme we’re looking at the explosion of interest in the role of artificial intelligence, particularly since the arrival of a new generation of AI powered chatbots like Google Bard, DALL-E 2 and Open Al’s ChatGPT, which is reportedly the fastest growing consumer app of all time. Tina Daheley talks to two visual artists using AI in their work; Dr Melisa Achoko Allela and Jeremiah Ikongio. Melisa’s virtual reality storytelling project uses ChatGPT to help retell and digitise traditional African stories. Jeremiah uses an AI algorithm to generate new artworks based on the styl...2023-03-0427 min
Art Network Africa PodcastNengi Omuku. Art News Africa Podcast; Studio Visits NigeriaWelcome to the Art News Africa Studio Visits - Nigeria - a podcast series about Nigerian artists and their work.
Nigeria's art scene serves as a home to some of the most prominent African artists of our time, with a rich heritage from Ben Enwonwu, Uche Okeke and Bruce Onobrakpeya, Peju Alatise, and many more. But today, its names such as Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Victor Ehikhamenor, Nengi Omuku, Alimi Adewale, and Modupeola Fadugba, who art-lovers from around the world are inspired by and collecting from.
Contemporary and modern Nigerian art is full of passion, humor, opinions...2023-02-2826 min
Art Network Africa PodcastWura-Natasha Ogunji. Art News Africa Podcast; Studio Visits NigeriaWelcome to the Art News Africa Studio Visits - Nigeria - a podcast series about Nigerian artists and their work.
Nigeria's art scene serves as a home to some of the most prominent African artists of our time, with a rich heritage from Ben Enwonwu, Uche Okeke and Bruce Onobrakpeya, Peju Alatise, and many more. But today, its names such as Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Victor Ehikhamenor, Nengi Omuku, Alimi Adewale, and Modupeola Fadugba, who art-lovers from around the world are inspired by and collecting from.
Contemporary and modern Nigerian art is full of passion, humor, opinions...2023-01-3127 min
The Talking Phoenix12 Minutes Ep. 5 - Epilogue (#TTPStories)The retribution!Inspector Uche gets dealt the hand of Justice.Having been used as a pawn to secure criminal info on his fellow brotherhood members.Listen to how it all plays out.Who was on the phone? Who was the voice of retribution#TTP #TTPStories #TTPFamAll SFX used in this are from https://www.fesliyanstudios.comContact us@dtalkingphoenix (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)Email: dtalkingphoenix@gmail.comYouTube:https://www.youtube...2021-05-2512 min
The Talking Phoenix12 Minutes Ep. 4 - Near Miss (#TTPStories)Now this is the moment of truth.With just 4 minutes left to accomplish his task, Inspector Uche is desperate and relentless.Will he succeed?#TTP #TTPStories #TTPFamAll SFX used in this are from https://www.fesliyanstudios.comContact us@dtalkingphoenix (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)Email: dtalkingphoenix@gmail.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3AirvqUhskkdWO25aMChACHARACTERSInspector Uche: Austin (Host)Inspector's Wife: Princess Odey...2021-05-2404 min
The Talking Phoenix12 Minutes Ep. 3 - Duress (#TTPStories)After the threat on his family and his realization of how serious the matter on ground is, Inspector Uche begins to make moves to achieve his seemingly unavoidable task.Will he succeed?#TTP #TTPStories #TTPFamAll SFX used in this are from https://www.fesliyanstudios.comContact us@dtalkingphoenix (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)Email: dtalkingphoenix@gmail.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3AirvqUhskkdWO25aMChACHARACTERSInspector Uche: Austin (Host)2021-05-2305 min
The Talking Phoenix12 Minutes Ep. 2 - Trepidation (#TTPStories)Inspector Uche is met with a very unsettling task.What does he do? Who’s bidding is he doing?Find out in today’s episode.#TTP #TTPStories #TTPFamAll SFX used in this are from https://www.fesliyanstudios.comContact us@dtalkingphoenix (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)Email: dtalkingphoenix@gmail.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3AirvqUhskkdWO25aMChACHARACTERSInspector Uche: Austin (Host)Bode: Austin (Host)2021-05-2204 min
The Talking Phoenix12 Minutes Ep. 1 - Prologue (#TTPStories)12 Minutes - PrologueA beautiful evening for one Inspector Uche is about to turn to a nightmare of reckoning he will never forget in a hurry.listen to the story unfold and the secrets of a cabal exposed by an anonymous element of judgement.#TTP #TTPStories #TTPFamAll SFX used in this are from https://www.fesliyanstudios.comContact us@dtalkingphoenix (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)Email: dtalkingphoenix@gmail.comYouTube:https://www.youtube...2021-05-2110 min
Hidden HistoriesLouisa Egbunike on the Nigeria-Biafra War Through the ArtsLouisa Egbunike discusses the history of the Nigeria-Biafra war, and particularly how Nigerians responded to the war through the visual and written arts. To follow more of Louisa's work, follow her on twitter at @LouisaEgbunike. Unfortunately, there were a few connection issues in the recording of this podcast, and the sound may be a little patchy at times. Many apologies if you have any issues!Below is a list of the visual artists and poets that Louisa discusses to help you in your own research:Obiora Udechukwu...2021-05-0323 min
The Forum@8Living with AlbinismAlbinism is a genetic condition inherited from both parents that occurs worldwide, regardless of ethnicity or gender. It occurs when one of several genetic defects makes the body unable to produce or distribute melanin, a natural substance that gives colour to your hair, skin, and iris of the eye. While this is a genetic issue, people with albinism are at risk of social isolation, because the condition is often misunderstood. Old beliefs regarding people with albinism still exist in different cultures around the world. On the Forum@8 this morning, we want to take a closer look at albinism and ask...2015-05-2047 min