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Ohueje Ohinuoyi
The Ohueje Ohinuoyi of Ebiraland is a spectacular celebration of culture and heritage. A festivity reconnecting kinship, the 6th edition of the festival spotlights the itinochi textile material, a product of the cottage industry of weaving and a timeless heritage of the Ebira people. More
Benin Bronze, ‘Okukor’ Returned To Homeland
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
The Legendary Zaouli Masquerade That Celebrates Feminine Beauty
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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Jukanoo: The Bahamas National Festival Of African Roots
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
Bayelsa State Emerge Overall Winner of NAFEST 2020, Ekiti to Host Next Edition
Nigeria is proudly the cultural capital of the world. And in celebration of her many unique cultures, NAFEST (National Festival for Arts and Culture), has been the platform where all states of the country, converge to showcase her rich cultural assets. It was an assemblage of Nigerian culture at the NAFEST 2020 edition. All in […] More
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NCAC Adopts Innovative Cultural Tour
The recent disruption of economic activities occasioned by the global pandemic; Covid-19, has accelerated the swift adoption of virtual technology. Stakeholders in the travel and tourism industry have been consistent towards proffering innovative solutions geared towards combating the effects of travel restrictions while adapting to the new reality.In a recent development, the National Council for […] More
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