Cultural Heritage Archives - Page 5 of 16

Oct

26

2025

Abia Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu Celebrates Iri Ji Ohamoha (New Yam Festival) 2025, Commends Ohafia Monarchs For Preserving Cultural Heritage

Abia State, Cultural Heritage, Current Events, Metro, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, Metro, Nigeria, Ohafia, Politics

The Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, has emphasized the symbolic significance of yam in Igbo tradition, describing it as the chief crop that represents all other farm produce and reflects hard work, abundance, and gratitude to God. Engr. Emetu made this statement during the 2025 Ohafia New Yam Festival (Iri Ji Ohamoha), held at Achichi, Elu Ohafia, in the Ohafia Local Government Area. Accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Adaeze Emetu, the Deputy Governor expressed gratitude to God for another fruitful farming season. He noted that the annual celebration signifies not only the end of…

Oct

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa celebrates with people of Ohafia at the 2025 Iri-Ji Ohamoha Ohafia New Yam Festival.

Abia State, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, culture, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Metro

The Federal House Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, joined the Udumeze Ohafia and other dignitaries to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Ohafia people at this year’s Iri-Ji Ohamoha New Yam Festival. Held at the Ohafia Central School Field, the event brought together notable figures including His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, Deputy Governor of Abia State; Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA; Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke, Member representing Ohafia South at the Abia State House of Assembly; and Chief David Ogba (Bourdex), among others. Hon. Okwara commended the organizers for preserving…

Oct

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Zuma Film Festival Unveils 25th Edition: Celebrating Nigeria’s Storytelling Power and Creative Economy

Cultural Heritage, Current Events, Metro, NewsMetro, Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria — October 2025 The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has officially unveiled plans for the 25th edition of the Zuma International Film Festival, Nigeria’s flagship film event, set to hold from December 1st to 5th, 2025, in Abuja. Festival Director Halima Oyedele described this year’s edition as a celebration of storytelling beyond entertainment — emphasizing its power to shape perception, drive influence, and project Nigeria’s creative and economic strength globally. “Storytelling goes beyond entertainment — it’s how we shape perception, drive influence, and strengthen Nigeria’s creative voice on the global stage,” said Oyedele, inviting the public to join the…

Oct

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ananse Center for Design Launches in Lagos to Empower Nigerians and Drive Sustainable Innovation

Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Sponsored

Lagos, Nigeria - October 10, 2025. Ananse, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and with the support of Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Art, Culture & Creative Economy, has launched the Ananse Center for Design Lagos to empower young fashion creatives with the skills, tools, and market access to grow their small and micro businesses in the creative economy and create sustainable jobs. The 1,200-square-meter facility Center, located at 10 Nike Art Gallery Road, Lekki Ikate, will help amplify Anase's wider goal to enable more than 5,000 emerging fashion and design-focused creatives and create access to 50,000 jobs, with seventy percent…

Oct

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

RATTAWU Shines at INAC: A Celebration of Nigerian Creativity

Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Social IssuesPrince Emeka Kalu

RATTAWU, the Radio, Television, Theatre, and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria, has been making significant strides in the country's cultural scene. Under the leadership of President Prince Emeka Kalu, the union recently made a noteworthy impact at the 55th Culture and Creative Economy Summit in Enugu. At this event, they presented their vision for the International Arts and Craft Expo (INAC) and discussed strategies for shaping the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) 2025. The union's active participation highlights their renewed commitment to forging strategic partnerships and influencing policy in the cultural sector. RATTAWU has also been vocal about…