Category: Tourism
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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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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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BRITISH SINGER LUCA ZUCCOTTI VISITS AFRIKA SHRINE, CELEBRATES FELA’S AFROBEATS LEGACY
British Afrobeats artiste Luca Zuccotti has visited the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos in homage to the late Afrobeats pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Photos and videos trending on social media showed Zuccotti touring the iconic shrine, and then meeting with Femi Kuti, Fela’s eldest son. The visit drew attention from music enthusiasts and industry watchers within…
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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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NIGERIA SAFE FOR INVESTMENT AND TOURISM, IGP DISU ASSURES GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has assured the international community that Nigeria remains safe for investment, tourism and business activities, despite ongoing security challenges in some parts of the country. Speaking in New York, Disu said security agencies are working around the clock to protect lives and property, while adopting modern technologies to combat terrorism,…
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TRADIGITAL ART KEY TO NIGERIA’S GLOBAL CREATIVE LEADERSHIP – EXPERT
The Creative Director of Revolving Art Incubator (RAI), Jumoke Sanwo, during an interview in Lagos on Saturday June 27, said tradigital art can position Nigeria as a global leader in hybrid creative innovation while preserving its rich cultural heritage. She described tradigital art as the intersection of archival materials, traditional practices and digital technologies. The…
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WANDE COAL RELEASES STAR-STUDDED ALBUM ‘KING COAL’, FEATURES WIZKID, OTHERS
Veteran singer, Wande Coal, has released the highly anticipated King Coal, a 15-track project that marks his fifth studio album and features a star-studded line-up of collaborators. The Iskaba crooner released the album on Friday June 26 across major streaming platforms. The project features collaborations with Wizkid, DJ Tunez, Qing Madi, Tiwa Savage, Ruger, BNXN,…
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SOUTHERN KADUNA FESTIVAL SET TO PROMOTE UNITY, TOURISM AND INVESTMENT
The organisers of the 2026 Southern Kaduna Festival (SKFEST) say this year’s event will focus on unity, tourism, and investment opportunities in the region. The festival is scheduled to hold from May 28 to May 30 in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, with the theme “Embrace Diversity, Build Bridges.” According to the organisers, the three-day event will…
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£300K SONGS, ZERO RESULTS: CHINA CRACKS DOWN ON GOVERNMENT TOURISM “MELODY SPENDING”
When public funds start singing instead of solving problems, Beijing says it’s time to change the tune. In China, a growing backlash is building over costly government-funded tourism songs — with officials now calling out what they see as flashy spending with little real impact. One project alone, worth around 3 million yuan (about $437,000),…
