Category: Cultural
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ANUFEST 2026 TARGETS 3,000 JOBS, SET TO BOOST TOURISM AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN ANAMBRA
ANUFEST 2026 is set to create opportunities, celebrate culture and boost tourism across Anambra State. Organisers of the Anambra Unity Festival say the event is expected to generate about 3,000 jobs across sectors including hospitality, transportation, media, printing and other local businesses. The festival, themed “Tomorrow Meets Today,” will take place from September 21 to…
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CBAAC, SWISS FILM ARCHIVE PARTNER TO PRESERVE AFRICA’S AUDIOVISUAL HERITAGE
The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has signed a partnership with the Swiss National Film Archive (Cinémathèque Suisse) to preserve and digitise Africa’s audiovisual heritage. The agreement, signed in Lagos, aims to safeguard valuable cultural records while strengthening collaboration in research, training and archival preservation. The three-year renewable Memorandum of Understanding…
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ASABA TRADITIONAL COUNCIL BANS SALE OF OGBONO SEED IN INDIGENOUS MARKETS
The Asaba Traditional Council has announced the enforcement of a ban on the sale of ogbono seed, locally known as Okoru Enu, across all indigenous markets in the community, citing longstanding cultural and traditional practices. The announcement was made by the 14th Omu Ahaba, Chief Ada Biosah, alongside the Ndi Eze Ahaba in Asaba. The…
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ASABA TRADITIONAL RULER TASKS BEAUTY QUEEN ON NATION BUILDING
The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, has urged Miss Independent Nigeria, Queen Better Blessing to champion initiatives promoting a safer, stronger and prosperous Nigeria. Azinge made the call while receiving the beauty queen and her delegation in Asaba on Friday July 3. The ruler said genuine leadership is measured by purposeful service, integrity, compassion…
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TOURISM EXPERT CALLS FOR SUSTAINED UPKEEP OF EPE MUSEUM TO BOOST VISITOR NUMBERS
A tourism expert has called for sustained maintenance of the Epe Museum in Lagos State, saying the facility has the potential to attract more visitors and strengthen local tourism. Speaking in Lagos, Mr Bayo Ilesami commended efforts to preserve the museum and its cultural assets, noting that the facility showcases artworks, historical photographs, traditional relics,…
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KWASU DON URGES URGENT MEASURES TO SAFEGUARD ILORIN ROYAL DANCE TRADITION
A Professor of Fine Arts and Arts Education at Kwara State University, Professor Binta Ajibola Sulyman, has called for urgent and deliberate steps to preserve Ilorin’s revered royal dance tradition, Ijo Ọlọ́mọ Ọba. She made the appeal on Wednesday June 3 while delivering the university’s 21st Inaugural Lecture. According to her, Ijo Ọlọ́mọ Ọba remains…
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ODODO CELEBRATES NIKE DAVIES-OKUNDAYE AT 75, HAILS HER GLOBAL IMPACT IN ARTS AND CULTURE
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has congratulated renowned Nigerian artist and cultural icon, Mrs Nike Davies-Okundaye, on her 75th birthday. In a statement, the governor described her as one of Kogi State’s greatest cultural ambassadors, praising her lifelong contributions to African art, culture, and youth empowerment. He noted that her work in textile design, painting,…
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KCCN: CULTURE REMAINS A POWERFUL FORCE FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND UNITY
Culture is being described as a powerful force for shaping nations and strengthening global unity. This was the message in Abuja at the 2026 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, organised by the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN) in collaboration with Youths Orientation for Development (YOD) and UNESCO. The event featured cultural…
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CHINA, NIGERIA STRENGTHEN CULTURAL DIPLOMACY THROUGH TEA, SILK ROAD HERITAGE EVENT
China and Nigeria have deepened cultural diplomacy through a heritage-focused event held in Abuja, showcasing traditional arts, music, and tea culture. The 2026 “Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon” featured performances such as tea ceremonies, guqin music, incense rituals, ceramic art, and tea tasting sessions. The event was organised by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria…
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GOV. UBA SANI APPOINTS SULEIMAN SA’AD ABUBARKAR AS New Emir OF KAGARKO
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved the appointment of Alhaji Suleiman Sa’ad Abubakar as the new Emir of Kagarko. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, followed a selection process conducted by kingmakers of the Kagarko Emirate Council, according to the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs. The new emir emerged after the screening of…
