Cultural Heritage Archives - Page 7 of 18

Oct

15

2025

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…

Oct

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria and UAE Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Drive Tourism, Culture and Creative Growth

Column, Cultural Heritage, News, Social Issuesculture, Nigeria, UAE

Abuja, October 8, 2025 — The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with the United Arab Emirates through shared initiatives in arts, culture, tourism, and the creative economy. The Honourable Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, warmly received His Excellency Salem Saeed Musabbeh Al Mahyoubi Al Shamsi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Nigeria, at the Ministry headquarters in Abuja. She was joined by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Directors, and senior officials, while Ambassador Al Shamsi led a high-level UAE delegation. The meeting focused on strengthening…

Oct

03

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Creative Africa Forum: Nigeria to host over 1,000 participants – Minister

Column, Cultural Heritage, News, Politics

ABUJA – THE Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, yesterday, disclosed Nigeria will host over 1,000 participants from across Africa and Europe to Lagos at the Creative Africa Forum, CAF, kicking off from October 16-18, 2025. According to Musawa, Nigeria is “heart of this movement”, and “Nigeria is ready to lead.” She said: “Africa stands at the dawn of a creative revolution. From the rhythmic pulse of Afrobeats to the cinematic brilliance of Nollywood, the continent’s cultural exports are captivating global audiences. At the heart of this movement is Nigeria, a nation whose creative spirit…