tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.comments2023-09-13T08:20:54.759-07:00COMMITTEE FOR RELEVANT ART, CORA (Winner of Prince Claus Award 2006)COMMITTEE FOR RELEVANT ART, CORA (Winner of the Prince Claus Award 2006)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17561463590973641774noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-14101175762535230242008-11-09T22:58:00.000-08:002008-11-09T22:58:00.000-08:00May his soul rest in peace.My memory of Mr Steve R...May his soul rest in peace.<BR/><BR/>My memory of Mr Steve Rhodes is good and bad. I remember watching the Steve Rhodes voices when i was in primary/secondary school in Lagos. I really liked them. I had the opportunity of signing up to be part of his show while I was in form 3, at Reagan Memorial Secondary School.About 25 girls signed up and we were very happy, his daughter Janet came to give singing and voice lessons, we thought were cool and doing fine until the day Mr Steve Rhodes came into see what we have been doing. Oh my God!!! He was so angry, unfriendly, cold and openly outraged, he had no respect for his adult daughter, he openly yelled at her in our and walked out on us after yelling,because he said we were not good enough for him. We were a bunch of 11-13yr olds voluntarily coming to school 3times a week on our summer vacation. How rude and callous? After he left, his daughter Janet said if we were still interested we can come and join the goup at Holy Child College, most of the girls did not come back, but some of did we continued with the practice untill the final show. Of course he came to a few of the rehearsals and he was as cold and mean as usual. We participated in the show as a back up choir at the National Theatre. He collected money for the show. Mr Rhodes did not care to pays us or give a small token as an apprecaition of our comittment to his Steve Rhodes voices. He had a get together at Sister Jones' home in Surulere and there was not even enough food. I am a 47yr old Ob/gyn physician in the US and I still remember how callous and mean the whole Steve Rhodes voices episode was for me and my sister. I look back today and wonder, he really took advantage of us and he had regard how we made it to the singing practice, yes we did it voluntarily, but this man was old enough to be our father, he had the opportunity to be a positive role model. Unfortunately he was not and I see him as and angry egocentric, selfish, selfcentered arrogant man who has no respect for anyone and took advantage of young girls to benefit his personal agenda.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-64106255874370030672008-11-09T15:39:00.000-08:002008-11-09T15:39:00.000-08:00The theatre was not sold and this guy was not aarr...The theatre was not sold and this guy was not aarrested for wrongful thinking? This is democracy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-68335817982845735362008-10-24T04:03:00.000-07:002008-10-24T04:03:00.000-07:00The Nigeria Literature prize is one of the best th...The Nigeria Literature prize is one of the best thing to have ever happened to our literary culture.As a young writer it has been a great stimulant to my writing career.It has urged me on to excellence in creativity and i am sure that i will win this prize in the nearest future..by the grace of God...Enjoy..CYRIL. O.IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-81116560434597479112007-11-07T00:19:00.000-08:002007-11-07T00:19:00.000-08:00Sola Alamutu is doing a great job in re-instilling...Sola Alamutu is doing a great job in re-instilling positivevalues in today's children; she needs all our support.<BR/><BR/>keep the flag flying.<BR/><BR/>God's grace over your footsteps!!<BR/><BR/>uche peter umezuche peter umezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065927915567882628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-5037533463690799252007-08-10T01:51:00.000-07:002007-08-10T01:51:00.000-07:00what happens if the national theater is sold befor...what happens if the national theater is sold before then?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1171106478859043392007-02-10T03:21:00.000-08:002007-02-10T03:21:00.000-08:00THE POET OSUNDARE AT 60Dear Sir/Madam,ANNOUNCING—E...THE POET OSUNDARE AT 60<BR/><BR/><BR/>Dear Sir/Madam,<BR/><BR/>ANNOUNCING—EYE OF THE EARTH:<BR/>NIYI OSUNDARE AT 60 LITERARY FETE<BR/><BR/>The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Niyi Osundare at 60<BR/>Socio-literary fete 2007 in Africa, Europe and North America hereby<BR/>announces the programme of events to celebrate one of Africa's finest<BR/>and prolific voices in poetry and literary scholarship, Professor Niyi<BR/>Osundare, born March 12 1947.<BR/><BR/>Niyi Osundare gained degrees at the University of Ibadan (BA), the<BR/>University of Leeds (MA) and York University, Canada (PhD, 1979).<BR/>Previously professor (from 1989) and Head of English (1993-1997) at<BR/>the University of Ibadan, he became professor of English at the<BR/>University of New Orleans in 1997.<BR/><BR/>He has always been a vehement champion of the right to free speech and<BR/>is a strong believer in the power of words, saying, "to utter is to<BR/>alter". Osundare is renowned for his commitment to socially relevant<BR/>art and artistic activism and has written several open letters to the<BR/>President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, whom Osundare has often<BR/>publicly criticised. (Source: Wikipedia)<BR/><BR/>The Niyi Osundare at 60 Socio-literary fete 2007 tagged Eye of the<BR/>Earth will take place in venues in Ibadan, Ikere Ekiti, and Lagos<BR/>states of Nigeria between Saturday 10th March 2007 and Wednesday 14th<BR/>March 2007.<BR/>Please find attached in the next page, the invitation indicating<BR/>details of the programme. You are cordially invited as we celebrate<BR/>this bard of our time.<BR/><BR/>Signed<BR/><BR/>Professor Dele Layiwola, Convener<BR/>For: the Local Organising Committee.<BR/>Homepage: www.osundare60fete. blogspot. com<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>NOTE BENE:<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>1. THE COMMITEE FOR RELEVANT ART WILL BE HANDING THE LAGOS END OF THE<BR/>CELEBRATION. DETAILS SHORTLY.<BR/><BR/>2. OZIDDI KING, SONNY OKOSUNS IS OUR GUEST AT THE FEBRUARY GREAT HIGHLIFE<BR/>PARTY -- FEB. 25. THE EVANGELIST WAS 60 LAST WEEK.<BR/><BR/>3. IHRIA ENAKIMIO aka he-nak-me-o.... the actor, broadcaster, radio drama<BR/>producer etc<BR/>etc is also 60 in in March. There will be an Arthouse forum and the great<BR/>highlife party<BR/>plus other programmesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1170971549706236872007-02-08T13:52:00.000-08:002007-02-08T13:52:00.000-08:00THE POET OSUNDARE AT 60Dear Sir/Madam,ANNOUNCING—E...THE POET OSUNDARE AT 60<BR/><BR/><BR/>Dear Sir/Madam,<BR/><BR/>ANNOUNCING—EYE OF THE EARTH:<BR/>NIYI OSUNDARE AT 60 LITERARY FETE<BR/><BR/>The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Niyi Osundare at 60<BR/>Socio-literary fete 2007 in Africa, Europe and North America hereby<BR/>announces the programme of events to celebrate one of Africa's finest<BR/>and prolific voices in poetry and literary scholarship, Professor Niyi<BR/>Osundare, born March 12 1947.<BR/><BR/>Niyi Osundare gained degrees at the University of Ibadan (BA), the<BR/>University of Leeds (MA) and York University, Canada (PhD, 1979).<BR/>Previously professor (from 1989) and Head of English (1993-1997) at<BR/>the University of Ibadan, he became professor of English at the<BR/>University of New Orleans in 1997.<BR/><BR/>He has always been a vehement champion of the right to free speech and<BR/>is a strong believer in the power of words, saying, "to utter is to<BR/>alter". Osundare is renowned for his commitment to socially relevant<BR/>art and artistic activism and has written several open letters to the<BR/>President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, whom Osundare has often<BR/>publicly criticised. (Source: Wikipedia)<BR/><BR/>The Niyi Osundare at 60 Socio-literary fete 2007 tagged Eye of the<BR/>Earth will take place in venues in Ibadan, Ikere Ekiti, and Lagos<BR/>states of Nigeria between Saturday 10th March 2007 and Wednesday 14th<BR/>March 2007.<BR/>Please find attached in the next page, the invitation indicating<BR/>details of the programme. You are cordially invited as we celebrate<BR/>this bard of our time.<BR/><BR/>Signed<BR/><BR/>Professor Dele Layiwola, Convener<BR/>For: the Local Organising Committee.<BR/>Homepage: www.osundare60fete. blogspot. com<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>NOTE BENE:<BR/><BR/>CORA commercials<BR/><BR/>1. THE COMMITEE FOR RELEVANT ART WILL BE HANDING THE LAGOS END OF THE<BR/>CELEBRATION. DETAILS SHORTLY.<BR/><BR/>2. OZIDDI KING, SONNY OKOSUNS IS OUR GUEST AT THE FEBRUARY GREAT HIGHLIFE<BR/>PARTY -- FEB. 25. THE EVANGELIST WAS 60 LAST WEEK.<BR/><BR/>3. IHRIA ENAKIMIO aka he-nak-me-o.... the actor, broadcaster, radio drama<BR/>producer etc<BR/>etc is also 60 in in March. There will be an Arthouse forum and the great<BR/>highlife party<BR/>plus other programmesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1170970900982976532007-02-08T13:41:00.000-08:002007-02-08T13:41:00.000-08:00Chief K, Great to hear you on this site. You can ...Chief K,<BR/> Great to hear you on this site. <BR/> You can be sure that CORA is indeed on top of the cultural calendar of the most vibrant cultural city in Africa (hear hear).<BR/> This month the guest at the Great Hghlife Party (Elders Forum) is te Evangelist of Oziddi music himself, Sonny Okosuns. Remember Fire in Soweto, Papa's land, Help.. and all those evergreen global hiits? He was 60 a few days ago..... <BR/><BR/> In March, the lyrical poet Niyi Osundare will be given an Arthouse Reception (the manner you talk about State House Reception). He will be 60, and has just released his most leved (by me at least) collection, titled Tender Moments... and same month of March, a veteran Broadcaster, Actor, Radio Drama Producer -- Ihria Enakimio -- will be celebrated at the month's Great Highlife Party......<BR/> And in April while the politrickians will be stealing or collecting the peoples vote, the CORA shall be creating positive distractions on the platform of the arts.. not like being irresponsible citizens though.... we have all registered and ready to do our Civic duty to our (embattled but beloved) father's land... currently hijacked by our brothers and sisters who are wayward in their politics...<BR/><BR/>Oh, that VISA problem, I am sure you will get it.. afterall you are the orignal Chief K.... an anointed Naijaman from the depth of France.<BR/> Be well broda.<BR/><BR/>Sorry Moderator.... Chief k is big fan of CORA and so i had to pay tribute to him...... <BR/> Cherriooooooooooooohhhhhh broda.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1170691544045110032007-02-05T08:05:00.000-08:002007-02-05T08:05:00.000-08:00Hello To Cora Crewthis way, nearly live and direct...Hello To Cora Crew<BR/>this way, nearly live and direct, should be able to follow cultural happenings in Eko<BR/>Good news !<BR/>PS <BR/>dear Jahman, hope this time should be able to get my visa and not to bother you too much...<BR/>Jean-ChristopheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1169885729390324072007-01-27T00:15:00.000-08:002007-01-27T00:15:00.000-08:00Mrs Somebody, this blog belongs to the Committee f...Mrs Somebody, this blog belongs to the Committee for Relevant Art (CORA). I just manage it because I'm a blogger and its me they can bully (laugh).<BR/><BR/>My site is http://laspapi.blogspot.comCOMMITTEE FOR RELEVANT ART, CORA (Winner of the Prince Claus Award 2006)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17561463590973641774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1169848148236199562007-01-26T13:49:00.000-08:002007-01-26T13:49:00.000-08:00i like your blog.ONB keeps talking about you i jus...i like your blog.ONB keeps talking about you i just had 2 come over and see you.Mrs Somebodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12561707732780018474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1169848081672598482007-01-26T13:48:00.000-08:002007-01-26T13:48:00.000-08:00My 1st time here on your blog and I like it.My 1st time here on your blog and I like it.Mrs Somebodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12561707732780018474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1168630179989390702007-01-12T11:29:00.000-08:002007-01-12T11:29:00.000-08:00Sir, you need to assure me that this chap.. Jojo B...Sir, you need to assure me that this chap.. Jojo BodyBeat is normal.. what slrt of man slaps himself to make sound...... Just wondering sha.. because madness is of no fixed colour... yet i admire his creativity on the body slapping business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1166562662271377322006-12-19T13:11:00.000-08:002006-12-19T13:11:00.000-08:00aww how cute :o)aww how cute :o)Aramidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903734169544640142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1166562608422719532006-12-19T13:10:00.000-08:002006-12-19T13:10:00.000-08:00congrats CORA!!congrats CORA!!Aramidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903734169544640142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1158760041684210682006-09-20T06:47:00.000-07:002006-09-20T06:47:00.000-07:00weldone, i love your good works keep it up.weldone, i love your good works keep it up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1158594905609032812006-09-18T08:55:00.000-07:002006-09-18T08:55:00.000-07:00Wow i've looked at all the pictures seems like it ...Wow i've looked at all the pictures seems like it was so much fun, will you be able to get links for some of these organisations when you write about them, i am always keen to find out more info on the stuff you share like the books and groups and authors, so if you have links that would be a bonus. Either way well doneAramidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903734169544640142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1158594749589060022006-09-18T08:52:00.000-07:002006-09-18T08:52:00.000-07:00She's my aunty!!!She's my aunty!!!Aramidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903734169544640142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1157849855487378872006-09-09T17:57:00.000-07:002006-09-09T17:57:00.000-07:00does anyone have any episodes of big brother niger...does anyone have any episodes of big brother nigeria on tape/dvd. i am desperately searching, please someone reply.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1156963372667690172006-08-30T11:42:00.000-07:002006-08-30T11:42:00.000-07:00CONGRATS CORA! of course you deserve to win.We are...CONGRATS CORA! of course you deserve to win.<BR/>We are vey proud of you.The Edge Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911677410806698479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1156494139440602322006-08-25T01:22:00.000-07:002006-08-25T01:22:00.000-07:00I saw this at Barbican last year. It was energtic....I saw this at Barbican last year. It was energtic. After reading the book as a child, it was good to watch the play finally.remihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04694341823181335644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1156328845214009362006-08-23T03:27:00.000-07:002006-08-23T03:27:00.000-07:00hello mona, the lion and the jewel toure...hello mona,<BR/><BR/> the lion and the jewel toured last year. just dragged the pictures out of the archives.COMMITTEE FOR RELEVANT ART, CORA (Winner of the Prince Claus Award 2006)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17561463590973641774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1156161985989084142006-08-21T05:06:00.000-07:002006-08-21T05:06:00.000-07:00Hmm this seems interesting...Hmm this seems interesting...Aramidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903734169544640142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1156161927813881672006-08-21T05:05:00.000-07:002006-08-21T05:05:00.000-07:00i can't believe i didn't know about this...is it s...i can't believe i didn't know about this...is it still on? :-/Aramidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903734169544640142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740028.post-1156000471886171802006-08-19T08:14:00.000-07:002006-08-19T08:14:00.000-07:00Thank you sir... the man in cap here is the broadc...Thank you sir... the man in cap here is the broadcaster, actor, Yomi Layinka, who was then Cora President and compere, while the other person is Akin, then manaGER OF THE AFROGBEDU ENSEMBLE LED BY KOLA OGUNKOYA, WHICH WAS THE 'OFFICIAL CORA BAND' THENAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com