By Joan Odafe The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has composed a rousing Independence ode, offering the nation what she calls a “Word-Rhyming-Flower”, as the country turns 65. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that her poem, titled ‘Remember, Remember theContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The ancient city of Ibadan played host to eminent personalities home and abroad, traditional rulers and politicians, who gathered to witness the historical inauguration of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The ancient Mapo Hall, venue of the coronation, came alive with pride andContinue Reading
By Monday Ajogun The Strategic Marketing and Communications Subcommittee for the 2025 Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra, says the Nigeria Tourism Development Commission (NTDC) has endorsed it as a major Nigerian festival. Mr Nnemeka Maduegbuna, Chairman of the committee, disclosed this on Thursday in Onitsha, while briefing newsmen on theContinue Reading
By Victor Nwachukwu After two years of planning, the Ofe Owerri Food and Drink Festival will debut as an annual cultural celebration in Owerri, Imo, from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2026, having been officially endorsed. The Imo State Commissioner for Tourism, Hospitality & Culture, Mr Jerry Egemba, in theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mr Ed Keazor, Director of Nsibidi Institute, says the connections between Nigerian contemporary and historical popular cultures must be explored for improved promotion and understanding. Keazor said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. According to him, Nigerian culture cannot be fully appreciated without recognising howContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday harped on the importance of collaboration and quality assurance towards global integration of indigenous designs into construction, infrastructure, tourism and other sectors. Sanwo-Olu highlighted this at the opening of the Ecobank Build and DesignContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Nigeria’s foremost female talking drummer, Aralola Olumuyiwa, has urged Nigerians, particularly the media and cultural stakeholders, to amplify Nigeria’s heritage for future generations. Ara made the call at the Cultural Day event of the 2025 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigeria’s foremost female talking drummer, Aralola Olamuyiwa, popularly known as Ara, has decried the lack of support from local brands for artistes promoting indigenous culture. Ara spoke during the second edition of her cultural showcase, ‘ARA Monthly’, held at the KAP Hub, KunleContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Brig.-Gen. Benhard Erastus, Commandant, Namibian Command and Staff College, has lauded Nigeria’s rich creative sector, describing it as a model to other African countries. He gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), during a courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry ofContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran An exhibition designed to showcase the life, musical and enduring legacy of the late Afrobeats pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will open in Lagos in October. The exhibition, with the theme “Fela Anikulapo-Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion”, is organised by Whitespace Creative Arts (AWCA) Foundation, withContinue Reading
