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Benin Bronze, ‘Okukor’ Returned To Homeland
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Martin Eze
Over a century ago, the Benin kingdom was a victim of colonial plundering. Many of its finely crafted ingenious artworks, plundered and exported illegally out of Africa. Apart from the Benin kingdom, many other African kingdoms, were victims of colonial heritage, a point in history markedly visited by forced migration of its heritage. With the […] More
World Twins Festival to Hold from October 9 in Igbo-Ora
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Martin Eze
The Olu of Igbo-Ora, His Royal Mjesty, Oba Jimoh Olajide Titiloye (Asoroolu Ayinla V) has rolled out the line-up of activities scheduled to mark the 2021 edition of the Igbo-Ora World Twins Festival; an annual tourism event celebrated in the famed twins capital of the world. Themed: “Twinning for Global Medical Breakthrough”, the 2021 […] More
The Legendary Zaouli Masquerade That Celebrates Feminine Beauty
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Martin Eze
Masquerading is an intrinsic part of African tradition. For some African communities, masquerades are symbolic to them as ancestors. For others, they are only entertainment mediums. While others are highly revered, only coming out in the public during ceremonies of high repute. One clear thing is that these masquerades add colours, prestige and a large […] More
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in Culture, Destinations, Events, People, Travel ClubJukanoo: The Bahamas National Festival Of African Roots
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Martin Eze
The Yuletide is a period set aside in several parts of the world for merriment. For the Bahamians, the New Year highlights the Jukanoo Festival. Originally an assertion of identity, today, this festival is a national event, attracting connecting nationals with their cultural heritage and attracting tourists from all over. Junkanoo festival is an […] More
How the Yoruba Talking Drum Preserve History
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Martin Eze
Music is an entertaining aspect of societies. Accompanied by musical instruments, lyrics are spiced to meet different tones, moods and appeal. In most parts of Africa and the Caribbean, drum transcends beyond just a musical instrument, but has formed the nucleus of their social-cultural lives. Revolving around spiritual, social and cultural aspects of African societies, […] More
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in Culture, Destinations, Heritage Sites, News, People, Travel ClubGoge Africa Launch “Twin Towns” Project
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Martin Eze
Goge Africa Worldwide Limited has kicked off its “Twin Towns” initiative, designed to connect communities across Nigeria based on shared or similar heritage. According to the organisation, the first set of twin towns are the ancient kingdoms of Badagry (Lagos State) and Bonny (Rivers State). The project was announced in February when the Goge […] More
Bonny FAM Tour
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Goge Africa beams her lenses on the ancient Bonny Kingdom chronicling the early beginnings, her eco-tourism and cultural tourism potentials. More
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in Culture, Destinations, NewsGoge Africa collaborates with NLNG for Tourism Training
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Following the COVID -19 induced online conference series organized by Goge Africa in 2020 tagged, “Cross-Sectoral Collaboration for Tourism and Economic Development” some discerning brands and government have come on board to support development of the tourism sector. More
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in Culture, Destinations, Events, Heritage Sites, News, People, Travel ClubOpobo Celebrates 150 Years of History
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Martin Eze
It’s celebration time as the historic kingdom of Opobo, roll out the drums to the cheers of 150 years of its existence. Anyone who is abreast with history must have read on Opobo, a kingdom whose name is closely associated with its founder, the great King Jaja. Occupying the Island of River Opobo in present-day […] More