Review of "AWUJALE" in the Punch Newspaper!

Akeem Lasisi has a review of the latest book by Mosuro Publishers - "AWUJALE" in the Punch here

Dr Abati's Review of Awujale Book

Respected columnist, Dr Reuben Abati wrote a review of Mosuro Publishers new book "AWUJALE" in the Guardian Newspaper on 4th July 2010. The review can be read on the Guardian's website or the Nigerian Village Square Website here.

NEW BOOK ! (AWUJALE) - Click on link to enlarge.

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New Book : Nigerian Artistry

Mosuro Publishers is pleased to present its new publication: " NIGERIAN ARTISTRY" by Dr Pat Oyelola. Nigerian Artistry is a unique, thoroughly researched and richly illustrated guide on different art forms in Nigeria. The book covers topics such as Body Art, Textiles, Beads/Beadwork, Pottery, Calabash Decoration, Mat-Making, Basketry, Wood Carving, Metalwork and many more. Reading Nigerian Artistry is like travelling through Nigeria.

• You can read Dr Sola Olorunyomi's review of the book in the Guardian Newspaper here
• The book was presented in Lagos on 27th February 2010 at Bruce Onobrakpeya's Harmattan Workshop Gallery and there is an account of the event in NEXT Newspaper here
• Here are some pictures of the Lagos presentation

Dr Pat Oyelola, Author Nigerian Artistry

Chief Odunayo Olagundoye, Ex MD Chartered Bank & National Bank, presenting the book

Dr Pat Oyelola and Mr Mudiare Onobrakpeya of the Harmattan Workshop Gallery

Omo-Oba Oladele Odimayo (Ex Chairman, Ecobank & Founder, Omooba Oladele Odimayo Arts Foundation) making his remarks

Dr Kunle Filani , Provost of Federal College of Education and Artist, giving his remarks

Ms Boma Kalaiwo, Regional Director FRCN making her remarks

Mr Deji Sasegbon SAN, Lawyer and Publisher, making his remarks

Engr and Dr Oyelola

Chief Frank Okonta, Chairman Art Galleries Association of Nigeria & Dr Pat Oyelola

People viewing some paintings in the Art Gallery (Harmattan Workshop Gallery)

Mrs Betty Okuboyejo (L) and Mrs Jane Stanley of the Smithsonian Musuem of Art(R)

2nd left, Oliver Enwonwu, Chairman Society of Nigeria Artists (Lagos Chapter)

( People waiting to get their books autographed by the author)

Press Review & Pictures of JP Clark's Book Presentation!

The JP Clark book presentation was featured in the Guardian here, the Nation Newspaper here, NEXT here, Punch here and the Tribune here. We hope you buy the books. Here are some pictures of the event:

(Ambassador Olujimi Jolaosho, Ambassador Clark, Ambassador Longe, Mr Dipeolu, Chief Emeka Anyaoku )

Professor Duro Oni (Dean, Faculty of Arts UNILAG)

Uncle Sam Amuka Pemu (Publisher, Vanguard Newspaper)

Emeritus Professor Ayo Banjo

Professor Biodun Jeyifo (Professor of African and African American Studies and of Comparative Literature, Harvard University)

Mr Gamaliel Onosode, Chairman Zain and Pro Chancellor UNILAG presenting a copy of "The Collected Plays"

Mr Gamaliel Onosode, presenting a copy of JP Clark's "Full Tide" (Collection of Poems)

Professor Biodun Jeyifo, Professor JP Clark, Professor Femi Osofisan

Ambassador Segun Olusola

Far left, Karen King Aribisala (Author of Hangman's Game), 2nd left, Emeritus Professor Ayo Banjo, Standing, Dr Jerry Agada(President, Association of Nigerian Authors & Prof Alfred Kasunmu (SAN)

Professor JP Clark in a group picture with students and staff of a secondary school

Prof JP Clark in a group picture with students of UNILAG's Department of English

JP Clark: Celebration of the literary icon

University Press Plc in conjunction with Mosuro Publishers presents :

JP Clark 50 years of artistic excellence and the presentation of his new books

A) The Collected Plays (1962-2000)
B) Full Tide: Collected Poems

DATE: Wednesday 17th February 2010

VENUE: Afe Babalola Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka

TIME: 11:00am