By Taiye Olayemi The Tayese Academy of Arts and Culture, London CIC, has partnered with Nigeria’s Alariya Cultural Group to promote Yoruba culture in the United Kingdom, through series of high street cultural performances. Babatunde Bamgbode, President, Alariya Cultural Group, in a statement on Thursday, said that the initiative wouldContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi and Aderonke Ojediran Lagos is set to host no fewer than 200 international tourists from 11 countries for the maiden edition of Afropolis Lagos Festival, slated to hold from Oct. 26 to Nov. 3. Mr Qudus Onikeku, the festival initiator, disclosed this during a news conference onContinue Reading
IGR: Society urges government at all levels to look into arts By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju A Professional Art Society, Gessomate has declared that arts in Nigeria has progressed over the years in several new aspects spinning up, unlike it was in the 80s. The society, made the declaration at an exhibitionContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Goge Africa, a renowned media and culture brand, has made a passionate appeal to the government, corporate organisations, and culture enthusiasts to support the upcoming Goge Africa Festival, commemorating its 25th anniversary. Nneka Isaac-Moses, Managing Director of Goge Africa made the call in a statement on Sunday,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Just Theatre House on Saturday in Lagos staged “Welldone Sir”, a play written by Ola Awakan, which addresses mental health in men. The play was performed in commemoration of the World Mental Health Day, usually celebrated every Oct. 10. ”Welldone Sir” beams light on the differentContinue Reading
2024 Igbo Ora Twins Festival: Oyo targets another UNESCO cultural heritage designation By Adewale Owoade Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has expressed the hope that in line with his administration’s zeal to expand the state’s economy through tourism, the Igbo Ora Festival of Twins and Multiple Births will beContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) on Wednesday called for the mandatory use of life jackets by people on waterways and adherence to other safety rules. Mr Nkereuwem Onung, National President of FTAN, during an interactive session with the media in Lagos, said that theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mrs Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism has promised to collaborate with the members of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP), to promote Nigeria’s tourism sites, landmarks and diverse cultural heritage. Ade-John made the pledge when she received Mrs Bolaji Mustapha, National President of the Nigeria AssociationContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The BIGWIL International Community of CEOs and Diplomatic Forum, under the aegis of the International Human Rights Observatory – Africa (IHRO-Africa), has appointed Daniel Chukwuka Koussou as the Chairman, Nigeria chapter. Prof Adamu Shaffa, National Secretary, IHRO-Africa, who disclosed this in a statement, on Tuesday, said KoussouContinue Reading
