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The Minister of Arts, Tradition, Tourism and Inventive Economic system, Advocate Hannatu Musa Musawa, has warmly congratulated Nigerian Chidinma Adeshina on her excellent efficiency as the primary runner-up of the 2024 Miss Universe pageant held on the Enviornment CDMX in Mexico- Metropolis. , Mexico on the weekend.Musawa, who expressed the joy in an announcement made accessible to journalists in Abuja, described Chidinma’s exceptional achievement as a testomony to her dedication, resilience and fervour for excellence. She mentioned Adeshina's achievement not solely brings satisfaction to Nigeria but additionally conjures up a era of younger ladies to attempt for greatness. “Chidinma's achievement…

THE Nigerian Movie Company (NFC), co-organizer of the 2024 Zuma Worldwide Movie Pageant along with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has unveiled a 10-person jury for the aggressive class of the pageant.NFC Public Affairs Director Brian Etuk introduced the Nigerian and overseas judges on Monday, November 11, in Abuja. He mentioned: “the jury is probably the most essential in choosing the profitable entries, and the composition of the jury displays the premium and area of interest of the ZUMA Worldwide Movie Pageant, as one of many continent's quickest rising worldwide movie festivals and market occasions.”Actress Stephanie Okereke Linus is…

The Lagos Fringe 2024 will develop its international attain with a brand new addition connecting African arts and tradition leaders.Forward of its opening on Tuesday, November 19, the Lagos Fringe 2024 was themed 'What Future for Creatives? -The AI ​​​​Expertise' expands its affect and attain by way of thrilling and progressive worldwide collaborations that showcase African creativity. The multidisciplinary competition of music live shows, markets, theater, movie screenings, visible arts exhibitions, masterclasses, workshops and comedy, organized by Paw Pawstudios Africa, presents Pageant Gathering in collaboration with the British Council.The Pageant Gathering is a significant spotlight of the 2024 program that…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakunlehin, Ige Olakulehin 1 has joined the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'advert Abubakar, in persevering with the optimistic position he has performed in selling non secular tolerance within the nation.Oba Olakulehin gave these phrases of encouragement when the Sultan of Sokoto paid him a courtesy go to to his palace, Oke Aremo Ibadan, on Sunday. The Sultan was accompanied by the Deputy Governor of Oyo, Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, the President of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) and the Vice President – ​​Normal of the Nigerian…

By the use of Eric Randolph/AFP November 17, 2024 | 9:00 am The Maa Competition honors considered one of Kenya's most sustainable cultures and demonstrates resilience amid the pressures of modernization and local weather change. This occasion brings collectively Maa tribes from throughout the nation, combining historical traditions with up to date influences. The Maa Competition celebrates one of many best-known elements of Kenyan tradition, which has been remarkably resilient, even… The Maa Competition honors considered one of Kenya's most sustainable cultures and demonstrates resilience amid the pressures of modernization and local weather change. This occasion brings collectively Maa tribes…

AMONG theater practitioners and students in Southeastern Nigeria, Greg Mbajiorgu stands out for a lot of causes:Firstly, he could be thought-about the forerunner of solo dramatic literature in Africa as he was the primary African to publish a solo dramatic textual content. Secondly, he’s not solely the primary from the South East to improvise a full solo efficiency, but in addition one of many very first playwrights from that area of Nigeria to publish a drama on local weather change (Get up Everybody) and Poetics of Environmental Consciousness (Plastics, Plastics in all places)Third, he’s co-editor of Africa's first textbook on…

Via AFP November 12, 2024 | 9:55 am The golden rays of the afternoon solar improve the daring, hand-painted patterns on the mud partitions of a spherical thatched hut in Peggy Masuku's village of Matobo in southwestern Zimbabwe. Outdoors, at a desk with two curved chairs – all fabricated from mud – Masuku exhibits guests use soil pigments, charcoal… The golden rays of the afternoon solar improve the daring, hand-painted patterns on the mud partitions of a spherical thatched hut in Peggy Masuku's village of Matobo in southwestern Zimbabwe. Outdoors, at a desk with two curved chairs – all fabricated…

The Minister of Arts, Tradition, Tourism and the Artistic Economic system, Advocate Hannatu Musawa, led the African Union delegation to the G20 Tradition Ministers assembly.The assembly was held this weekend on the Salvador Conference Heart in Brazil, the place she led the African Union to deliberate on Africa's wealthy cultural heritage and its position in selling financial progress, social cohesion and world understanding. Talking on the assembly, she acknowledged that Africa's participation within the G20 Tradition Ministers assembly marks an necessary milestone in African cultural diplomacy.The minister, who can also be the First Vice-Chairman of the Workplace of the Specialised…

THE Àkéte Artwork Basis has introduced 'The Museum of Issues Unseen' because the title of the 2026 version of the Lagos Biennale.An announcement from the Basis explains that the fifth version, from October 17 to December 18, 2026, “will mirror on the thematic and socio-political dimensions of museology, heritage circulation and artwork gathering, exploring and exploring new visions of museum making superfluous issues are overthrown.” canons.” READ ALSO: Allegation of tune theft disturbs the peace of P-Sq.It added that the inauguration of the Àkéte Assortment, the primary public worldwide assortment of latest artwork in Africa, will accompany the Biennale.The Basis…

Director of the China Cultural Middle in Nigeria (CCCN), Yang Jianxing, has stated tradition is the inspiration of nationwide improvement and the driving pressure of social progress, including that China and Nigeria are cultural giants with a protracted historical past.Jianxing acknowledged this on Thursday on the opening of the twelfth China-Nigeria Tradition Fiesta 2024 Dance Competitors in Abuja. The cultural competition was organized by the FCT Secondary Schooling Board (SEB) to enhance people-to-people communication with each international locations.He additionally famous that the celebration goals to grasp Chinese language tradition and folks and promote friendship between China and Nigeria.“Tradition performs an…