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  • LeBron and Bronny James Share Historic NBA Moment

    LeBron and Bronny James Share Historic NBA Moment

    In a post shared by @NBA on Instagram, LeBron James and his son Bronny were captured in a high-five during a timeout in a recent Lakers game. The image quickly became a symbol of the “James Era” in basketball, underscoring the rarity of a father-son duo sharing an NBA stage.

    The narrative of Bronny’s development alongside his father’s late-career dominance remains a central theme of the season. Despite intense scrutiny, the duo has projected a disciplined, supportive public posture that plays well with fans and sponsors alike.

    ESPN highlighted the visible on-court chemistry and the historical weight of the moment. Bleacher Report also amplified fan reactions, stressing that the duo is “creating history” with each appearance.

    Echotitbits take

    This is sports, but it is also legacy storytelling. The “James brand” is being curated in real time—positioning Bronny as the next chapter while preserving LeBron’s stature as a generational icon.

    Source: Arise — https://www.arise.tv/lebron-james-and-son-bronny-create-nba-history-as-they-play-together-for-the-first-time/  (January 22, 2026)

    Photo credit: Arise 2026-01-22

  • Demas Nwoko at 90: Nigerian creative icon marks milestone with tributes and thanksgiving

    Demas Nwoko at 90: Nigerian creative icon marks milestone with tributes and thanksgiving

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-24 07:48:00

    Writing in Punch, the report says renowned Nigerian artist, architect, and writer Demas Nwoko has marked his 90th birthday with thanksgiving activities and tributes focused on faith, mentorship, and cultural legacy.

    The celebration was framed not just as a personal milestone but as recognition of influence—how his work and guidance shaped younger professionals in art, architecture, and cultural thought.

    Part of the programme reportedly included a dedication tied to his late mother, highlighting family memory and community symbolism rather than a purely social party atmosphere.

    The event also drew attention to the broader cultural value of “living legends”—figures whose work bridges post-independence creativity and contemporary design identity.

    ThisDay reported the anniversary featured “a thanksgiving and the inauguration of church Belfry in honour of his late mother,” while The Guardian described him as “a patriarch of African modern design.”

    Echotitbits take: Nigeria’s culture economy needs better documentation and monetisation of legacy—archives, museums, design foundations, and structured mentorship. Watch for whether institutions turn these milestones into lasting cultural infrastructure, not just ceremonies.

    Source: The Punch — December 24, 2025 (https://punchng.com/renowned-artist-demas-nwoko-marks-90th-birthday/)
    The Punch 2025-12-24