Olaiya performs with Louis Armstrong at independence celebrations. Wole Soyinka returns to Nigeria from Britain, aiming to establish a Nigerian National Theatre. Launches a troupe called the '1960 Masks'. Older members of Zaria Art Society graduate and group disbands. The Mbari Writers and Artists Club is formed in Ibadan.
Club establishes a publishing house, art gallery and performance space.
School of Fine Arts established at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, later to become a centre for the ULI movement. The Mbari-Mbayo Club is formed in Oshogbo. Duro Ladipo starts National Theatre Company. Fela Kuti forms the Koola Lobitos with J. K. Buraimoh. Victor Olaiya represents Nigeria at the World Jazz Festival, Prague University School of Drama set up at Ibadan.