Tag: #Culture
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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…
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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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ART ENTHUSIASTS URGE GREATER INVESTMENT IN CREATIVE INDUSTRY TO BOOST NIGERIA’S ECONOMY
Art enthusiasts have called for increased investment in Nigeria’s creative industry, describing art as a powerful tool for storytelling, cultural preservation, job creation and economic growth. Speaking during an Open Art Studio organised by social artist C.O. Kola-Lawal in Lagos, the stakeholders said the country’s rich creative talent could contribute significantly to tourism, exports and…
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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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KANO CENSORSHIP BOARD SUSPENDS TWO KANNYWOOD ACTORS OVER ALLEGED IMMORAL VIDEO
The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended two Kannywood actors from film production activities for one year over an alleged violation of censorship regulations. The affected actors have been identified as Amina Uba-Hassan and Adam Garba, according to a statement from the board’s spokesperson. The board said the suspension followed the release of a video…
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NIGERIAN CELEBRITIES AND DESIGNERS DRIVE GLOBAL RISE OF AFRO-FASHION
Nigerian celebrities and designers are playing a growing role in pushing Afro-fashion onto the global stage, with African-inspired styles gaining wider international recognition. From Adire and Aso-Oke to Ankara and Akwete, designers are blending traditional fabrics with modern luxury to create bold fashion statements seen at red carpets, music tours and global events. Stars like…
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PA FASORANTI AT 100: OONI OF IFE HAILS HIM AS SYMBOL OF WISDOM AND MORAL LEADERSHIP
The Ooni of Ife has described Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as one of the few remaining pillars of wisdom and moral leadership in Nigeria as he marks his 100th birthday. In a statement from the Ooni’s palace, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi said Fasoranti’s life reflects a century of sacrifice, integrity, and service to humanity and…
