Culture & Tourism

Culture & Tourism

ORUN X Designers working to revolutionise African craft value chains—Director

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ORUN X Designers is a transformative initiative that aims to revolutionize Africa’s craft sector by fundamentally repositioning artisans as the central drivers of innovation and value creation, rather than marginalized suppliers. By leveraging deep cultural heritage and authenticity as a competitive advantage, it connects this craftsmanship to growing global demand for unique, story-rich products. The core philosophy is to build sustainable, people-focused ecosystems that restore the dignity and economic power of artisans, closing the disconnect between maker and market. This model presents a significant opportunity to

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UNESCO include Indian festival Diwali in list of intangible cultural heritage

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UNESCO has officially recognized India’s Diwali festival as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, affirming its global significance as a profound celebration of light’s triumph over darkness. This designation elevates Diwali beyond a national holiday, framing it as a universal symbol of hope, renewal, and cultural resilience. The inclusion joins other Indian traditions like yoga and Kumbh Mela, collectively showcasing the country’s vast living heritage. This recognition serves to both safeguard the festival’s intricate rituals—from rangoli art

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Sanwo-Olu urges creatives to sustain innovation, warns against complacency

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Governor Sanwo-Olu positions Lagos’s creative sector as a critical economic engine, driven by the untapped talent and resilience of its youth. He warns that the sector’s global potential is directly threatened by complacency, urging continuous innovation to maintain momentum. Crucially, he acknowledges a trust deficit and calls for a collaborative partnership where government provides enabling policies while creatives offer constructive criticism and drive the vision. The ultimate goal is to transform Lagos into an inclusive, world-class benchmark where creative success signals global

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Gov. Zulum hosts Kanuri kinsmen from 10 countries

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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno convened a major transnational summit to revitalize the historic Kanem-Borno identity across ten African nations, shifting its focus from mere cultural celebration to a strategic socio-economic alliance. The core initiative involves fostering educational exchange and entrepreneurial collaboration, exemplified by the offer of 150 scholarships, to transform shared heritage into a practical platform for community development. This effort strategically leverages deep historical kinship to build a supportive global network aimed at tackling shared contemporary challenges. The summit represents a

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Carnival Calabar 2025 ends, celebrating 20 years of African street culture

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The 2025 Carnival Calabar successfully celebrated its 20th anniversary as Africa’s premier street party, showcasing elaborate thematic performances and reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s tourism and cultural identity. Governor Bassey Otu emphasized the event’s legacy of resilience and continuity across administrations, while instituting a strict quality-control framework to elevate artistic standards and global competitiveness. The carnival’s core value extends beyond entertainment, driving significant tourism growth, cultural exchange, and international visibility for Cross River State. Moving forward

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Kogi: Orokere-Amuro celebrates culture, launches N100m development fund

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The Orokere-Amuro community’s cultural day strategically fused heritage preservation with tangible development, launching a N100 million community fund to finance critical local projects. Beyond celebration, the event served as a unified platform where traditional leaders, government officials, and citizens collectively addressed pressing security challenges, emphasizing communal vigilance and information sharing as essential to safety. This model demonstrates how cultural institutions can directly mobilize resources and social cohesion to drive grassroots progress and address contemporary issues like insecurity. The initiative underscores a powerful, self-reli

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Oba of Benin leads thanksgiving service to mark Igue Festival

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The 2025 Igue Festival in Benin culminated in a royal-led thanksgiving service that fused spiritual, cultural, and political authority. The event’s sermon critically linked societal decay to eroding family values, while issuing a stark warning against destabilizing forces, framing the monarchy’s role as divinely ordained. This convergence of royalty, religion, and community underscores the festival’s function as a powerful tool for reinforcing social cohesion and traditional governance. Ultimately, the ceremony served as both a spiritual renewal and a potent reaff

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Tourism Centre unveils 'I Love Badagry' Icon, new landmark for ancient town

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The Badagry Tourism Development Centre has launched an “I Love Badagry” landmark to strategically rebrand the historic town as a premier destination for cultural and eco-tourism, moving beyond its historical narrative. This initiative, a key part of the local government’s promise, aims to leverage the area’s unique aquatic endowments, shoreline, and heritage through comprehensive marketing to attract visitors and investment. The effort represents a collaborative, sustainable development model between community stakeholders and government to unlock economic potential. Ultimately

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Eyo festival underscores Nigeria’s tourism potential — Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu has positioned Nigeria’s cultural heritage, exemplified by the revived Eyo Festival, as a strategic economic asset for tourism and national branding. His direct participation underscores a high-level commitment to leveraging unique traditions to attract diaspora and international visitors, particularly during key periods like “Detty December.” The festival’s dual role in honoring national figures and driving destination promotion highlights a model where cultural preservation fuels economic growth. This signals a deliberate shift towards curating Nigeria’s diverse traditions as a core component of

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