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
By Muhyideen Jimoh Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Yemi Cardoso have called for a deeper Nigeria-Brazil cultural renaissance for the cultural and economic benefit of both nations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the duo made the call during aContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Ecobank Nigeria says it is deepening its commitment to cultural development with the hosting of an art exhibition that celebrates the creativity and legacies of Nigeria’s most revered artists. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Moses Kolo Organisers of the 8th Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF) have urged the Kaduna State Government to reintroduce the Ministry for Arts and Culture which served as a tool of social transformation. Recall that in 2019, former Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i had issued an Executive Order that restructured the State’sContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka on Monday met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília, calling for stronger cultural ties between Nigeria and Brazil. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Bola Tinubu, currently on a state visit to Brazil, had earlierContinue Reading
