Category: Cultural
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OYO EMPIRE DAY 2026 WON’T DIMINISH OTHER TRIBES’ HISTORY — ALAAFIN
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has said the Oyo Empire Day Celebration 2026 is designed to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the ancient empire without diminishing the history of other tribes in Yorubaland or Nigeria. Owoade made the clarification on Tuesday in Oyo while inaugurating the 37-member Central Working Committee…
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GABON REVIVES FESTIVAL OF CULTURES AFTER EIGHT-YEAR BREAK
The Government of Gabon has revived the Festival of Cultures, with the 15th edition held to strengthen national identity and preserve the country’s cultural heritage. The festival, held under the theme “Re-appropriation of Our Cultural Values,” seeks to promote Gabon’s traditions, languages, arts and sports while showcasing the cultural diversity of its nine provinces. According…
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CULTURAL FESTIVALS CAN BOOST TOURISM, UNITY — STAKEHOLDERS
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s arts, culture and creative sector have identified cultural festivals as important drivers of tourism, economic growth and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. Speaking in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, they said festivals provide platforms for showcasing Nigeria’s rich heritage, including traditional music, dance, food, fashion, arts and…
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ELEGUSHI HAILS OLU OF WARRI ON FIFTH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY
The traditional ruler of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Oba Saheed Elegushi, has congratulated the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, on his fifth coronation anniversary, describing his reign as one of purposeful leadership and development. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Temitope Oyefeso, Elegushi praised Atuwatse for introducing fresh ideas and initiatives…
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ISESE DAY: LAGOS TRADITIONAL RULERS PREACH RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE, PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE
Traditional rulers in Lagos State have called for religious tolerance, unity and peaceful coexistence as traditional worshippers across the state celebrate the annual Isese Day festival. The Lagos State Government declared Aug. 20 a work-free day for the celebration, which provides traditional worshippers an opportunity to honour and promote their cultural heritage and beliefs. Oba…
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AFROCENTRIC CULTURAL EXPO TO BOOST AFRICA’S CREATIVE ECONOMY — CHAMBER BOSS
The Nigerian Chamber of Commerce-USA (NICOCUSA) says the forthcoming Afrocentric Cultural Expo will promote Africa’s rich cultural heritage while unlocking new economic opportunities for the continent’s creative and cultural industries. The Founder and CEO of NICOCUSA, Mr Gregory Ihenacho, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Awka. He said the expo, scheduled for Nov.…
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ISESE DAY: LAGOS COUNCIL CHAIRMEN CELEBRATE TRADITIONAL WORSHIPPERS, RULERS
Chairmen of Lagos Mainland Local Government and Iru-Victoria Island Local Council Development Area have felicitated traditional worshippers, rulers and residents as Lagos joins the 2026 Isese Day celebration. The chairmen, Mr Jabrel Emilagba and Mrs Oluwakemi Alabi, described Isese Day as an important occasion for preserving Yoruba culture, history, traditions and identity. The Lagos State…
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DAYANA MODEME RELEASES NEW SPOKEN-WORD ALBUM, ‘STORIES ON THE LINE’
Award-winning Nigerian spoken-word poet Dayana Modeme has released her latest album, Stories on the Line, blending traditional Nigerian storytelling with contemporary spoken-word poetry and nightlife culture. Modeme announced the release on Instagram, describing the project as an exploration of what happens when Nigerian oral traditions, nightlife and modern spoken word come together in one body…
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2026 NATIONAL FAIR TARGETS 1,000 EXHIBITORS, EXPAND SKILLS TRAINING FOR YOUTHS
Organisers of the 2026 National Fair on Trade, Culture and Skills for Women and Youth have inaugurated a strategic advisory board as preparations gather momentum for the second edition of the event. The fair aims to attract over 1,000 exhibitors and equip more than 1,000 young Nigerians with practical, market-driven skills. Convener of the fair,…
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FIRST LADY DONATES ₦2BN TO BOOST AKWETE WEAVING INDUSTRY IN ABIA
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦2 billion to the Abia State Government to support the development of the renowned Akwete weaving industry, a centuries-old handwoven textile tradition indigenous to Akwete community in Ukwa East Local Government Area. Speaking during a visit to Aba, the First Lady said the fund would help develop…
