Tag: #Culture
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OLOJO FESTIVAL: OONI COMMENDS TINUBU, URGES LEADERS TO PRIORITIZE NIGERIANS’ WELFARE
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his leadership style, while praying for divine guidance, stability and economic restoration across Nigeria. Ogunwusi spoke on Monday, September 28, in Ile-Ife after paying homage and performing traditional rites at his royal family home as part of activities marking the 2026 Olojo…
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OLOJO FESTIVAL: OONI BEGINS SECLUSION, URGES LEADERS TO PRIORITISE CITIZENS’ WELFARE
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has begun a seven-day annual seclusion as the 2026 Olojo Festival formally gets underway in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Before entering seclusion on Sunday, the traditional ruler urged political leaders to prioritise the interests and welfare of citizens, stressing that political power is temporary. He also called on leaders…
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EDO CARNIVAL TARGETS 100,000 PARTICIPANTS, ₦1BN ECONOMIC IMPACT
The Edo Government says the 2026 Edo Carnival is targeting nearly 100,000 participants and more than ₦1 billion in economic activity as it seeks to position the annual event as a major cultural and tourism brand. Commissioner for Finance and Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Planning Committee, Emmanuel Okoebor, disclosed this in Lagos on Thursday, September…
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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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ARTIST USES PLAYGROUND METAPHOR TO EXPLORE COMPLEXITIES OF LIFE
Visual artist Timileyin Faseyi has used the metaphor of a playground to explore the complexities of human existence, encouraging people to embrace gratitude and overcome distractions that affect their well-being. Faseyi made the remarks at the opening of his first solo exhibition, “Isn’t Life a Playground?”, held on Saturday at Didi Museum, Victoria Island, Lagos.…
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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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MFM CHOIR RETURNS HOME AS WORLD CHOIR GAMES CHAMPIONS
The Mountain Top Chorale of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has returned to Nigeria after emerging champion of the Spiritual Category at the 2026 World Choir Games in Helsingborg, Sweden. The Nigerian choir won gold in the Spiritual Category with 87.38 points before going on to claim the overall Champions Competition title, competing…
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NIGERIAN CREATIVES DEMAND STRONGER STRUCTURES, FUNDING FOR GLOBAL GROWTH
Nigerian creatives have called for stronger industry structures, better funding and skills development to transform the country’s abundant creative talent into sustainable businesses and promote Nigerian stories globally. The call was made at the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0 in Lagos, themed “Creativity, Culture and Nigeria’s Next Chapter.” Convener Olumide Iyanda said many talented Nigerians…
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KANO YOUTHS TURN LOCAL CLAY INTO LIVELIHOODS, PRESERVE POTTERY TRADITION
Young artisans in Kano State are turning locally sourced clay into attractive household and decorative products, combining traditional pottery skills with modern designs to create jobs and generate income. A survey found dozens of young potters displaying clay pots, flower vases, decorative jars, water coolers and other wares at roadside pottery clusters in Wudil Local…
