Voices Beyond Walls: UNILAG Champions Music Therapy At Kirikiri Correctional Centre
Music has always been more than sound, it is a language of emotion, a bridge between people, and a tool for healing. At the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos, this truth came alive through “Voices Beyond Walls,” a groundbreaking fieldwork initiative led by Dr. Florence Nweke, Associate Professor, Department of Music and Sound Production, Faculty of Creative Arts, University of Lagos (UNILAG), in collaboration with the Centre for Legal Support and Inmate Rehabilitation (CELSIR). The […]
UNILAG Carnival 20+1: Team Africa Emerge Overall Winner With Powerful “Humanity in the Age of AI” Performance
The vibrant spirit of Africa and the Caribbean came alive at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Thursday, July 30, 2026, as Team Africa emerged overall winner of the 20+1 Edition of the UNILAG Africaribbean Carnival, following an impressive display of creativity, discipline, and theatrical excellence. The annual carnival, one of the University’s flagship cultural events, attracted students, staff, alumni, and guests who gathered to witness a vibrant showcase of music, dance, theatre, and cultural […]
UNILAG in TOWN 4.0 Inspires Conversations on Leadership Through Who is Afraid of Solarin?, Honours Femi Osofisan at 80
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) once again brought its creative excellence to a wider audience with the fourth edition of UNILAG in TOWN, featuring a stirring performance of Who is Afraid of Solarin? by Emeritus Professor of Theatre Arts, Professor Femi Osofisan. The production, which was held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, also doubled as a celebration of the playwright’s 80th birthday. Through satire and humour, the play challenged […]
UNILAG Students Showcase Intellectual Excellence at 2026 Inter-Faculty Academic Competitions
The University of Lagos reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing intellectual excellence as the University of Lagos Students’ Union (ULSU), in partnership with the University of Lagos Debate Society (ULDS) and Junior Chamber International (JCI), hosted the grand finale of the 2026 Inter-Faculty Debate, Spelling Bee and Public Speaking Competitions on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Tayo Aderinokun Auditorium. The three-day academic showcase, held on June 24, 26 and 27, 2026, brought together some of […]
UNILAG Students Gain Global Music Insights at Masterclass with Professor Alberto Firrincieli
The Department of Music and Sound Production, Faculty of Creative Arts, University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Thursday, May 21, 2026, hosted an enriching masterclass facilitated by renowned Italian pianist, harpsichordist, composer, and scholar, Professor Alberto Firrincieli. The programme, anchored by Dr. Michael Bakare with logistics coordinated by Mrs. Oluwaferanmi Ashaolu, further reinforced the Department’s commitment to advancing music education through global collaboration, innovation, and exposure to international best practices. The masterclass was initiated by the […]
