Step into the captivating world of Nigerian art at the Moriri Gallery of contemporary art, where the Search Light 2.0 exhibition takes place from July 9th to the 30th, 2023. Walking through the gallery can be mesmerizing through diverse narratives unfolding per each art piece. Each piece weaves unique stories, shedding light on the past and present of Nigeria. Themes of resilience, corruption, aspirations, reflection, and the everyday life of Nigerians skillfully depicted on display…
While environmental sustainability remains an issue within the city and country at large, certain steps are being taken by individual citizens to mitigate the effect of human activity on the environment. The city of Port Harcourt has been faced with sanitation and hygiene problems over the past few years, but today, the presence of piles of refuse dotting the entire city may have turned Port Harcourt rather to a âgarbage cityâ. With the rise of…
PHCITY COMICâCON aims to be a convention for fans of comic books, graphic novels, manga, anime, and science fiction to gather, network, enjoy, learn about and participate in the dissemination of information about these interests. It is a celebration of art with the showcasing of stories in a very visual form. The event will range from comic book publications showcased, animated screenings, workshops for sequential art enthusiasts, aspiring writers who also want to improve on…
Is co-working the future? âIf it takes a village to raise a child, then maybe it takes a co-working space to raise a startupâAnonymous With the rise of entrepreneurship in our city, the need for shared workspaces is on the rise. Although working from home allows homely comfort, there are some limitations. One is the need for a structure in place to help in maintaining a continual work-life balance. A co-working space does that as…
You didnât think I was done right? Enjoying the sound of the city yet? From historic sights, polo playing and event centers, the city is absolutely full of life. Letâs continue the journey to see some of its amazing views. This time I will take you to some of the cityâs historic sights. Isaac Boro Park Compared to the other locations we have seen so far, Isaac Boro Park is one of the few locations with…
A Bit of History The capital and largest city of Rivers State founded by Sir Fredrick Lugard in 1912. Initially created for the exportation of coal, it became the largest exploration hub of the country with the discovery of the nationâs black gold, Crude Oil. This discovery madeThe Garden City, Port Harcourt, among the first three most developed cities in Nigeria after Lagos and Abuja. Its vast greenery, diverse culture, and the industrial business center have allowed…
In the gist of Port Harcourt: The Garden City of the Nation, I mentioned to take you through some of the city’s event venues for both private and public events. Here goes a few: Port Harcourt Polo Club If you love horses or are interested in the game of polo then you have to visit Port Harcourt Polo Club. Established in 1972 , the club is recognized to have one of the best playing fields for the game…
In 2017, hip-hop artists from Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and Houston, Texas, Billy Dolomite, and Kushite Kutta collaborated on a musical piece, âQuitting Is Forbiddenâ in the US. Billy Dolomite, a Nigerian native and founder of Dolomilitary ENTâą, a hip-hop outfit, and production studio in Port Harcourt, and Kushite Kutta, a Houston emcee and co-founder of the hip-hop group, Audio Intelligence share their synopsis, motivation, and breakdown a few lines from their verses. Billy Dolomite Billy…