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
By Henry Oladele The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Alumni Association on Monday commended the Federal Government for some bold steps it had taken in the Education Sector. The President of the association, Mr Ifeoluwa Oyedele, gave this commendation at a news conference for the association’s 55thContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The 21st edition of Akwaaba African Travel Market opened in Lagos on Sunday, drawing tourism boards, travel practitioners and industry stakeholders from across Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-day expo is organised by Akwaaba Travel Market Ltd. in partnership with Wakanow, AirContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, says the forthcoming Nigerian-German Investment and Cultural Expo (NGICE 2025) in Berlin will support and promote the President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The minister said this when a high level delegation of NGICE 2025 led by former IGP,Continue Reading
