He stated this in his speech at the monthly ‘Reading/Writers Dialogue’ of the Association of Nigerian Authors, FCT chapter, on Saturday in Abuja.
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According to available information as at press time, the artist, popular for: “Tales By Moonlight,” died on Monday.
Apart from territorial and political contiguity, the Afikpo and Edda peoples who constitute the major components of Afikpo North/South Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State, also share very many rich cultural similarities and affinity.
The city of Mississauga in Ontario Canada was agog with the display of Nigeria and Africa’s rich cultural heritage at the maiden edition of The Drum Festival, (Ayan-Agalu) with the theme “Rejigging Yoruba Cultural Heritage: As Catalyst for National and International Unity, Progress and Development on July 28, 2023. The cultural fiesta which was organized by The Drum Online Media Incorporation, was well packaged and attended by the crème de la crème eminent personalities, such as government functionaries, royal fathers, political and religious leaders, cultural enthusiasts, socialites among others, from The North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, especially from Nigeria.
Profiling over 100 creatives across the spectrum of music, art, photography, fashion, musicals, literature and food, the online exhibition will shine a light on the city’s thriving creative communities and aims to inspire the next generation of creatives.
Runsewe gave the advice at tee off of special kitty organised as part of the ongoing 2020 edition of the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) on Saturday in Jos.
The first class monarch stated this while playing host to the Publisher of Yoruba Tooto newspaper, Kunle Babarinde, inside his palace.
We are living witnesses to various crises in the country, especially triggered by ethno-religious conflicts and socio-political sentiments, which could have been prevented through Crisis Communication strategies.
The State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Toye Arulogun, and the Special Adviser to Governor Abiola Ajimobi on Community Relations, Alhaji Bidemi Siyanbade, stated that the masquerades’ traditional homage to the Chiefs in a peaceful and non-violent manner as preached by the state government through the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and the Office of the Special Adviser on Community Relations to the Governor has upheld the traditions and norms of the celebration of the 2018 Egungun festival in the state.
They also won their first 100 percent wager after the task presentation aimed at celebrating Nigerian heritage and culture on Thursday night.
The State’s Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Steve Ayorinde, in a statement on Thursday described the calendar as a novel exercise designed to frontload State and privately driven arts, culture and entertainment events that will have positive effects on tourism promotion.
Adams stated this in a statement on Monday
He said the state government was committed to ensuring that the teaching and learning of Yoruba Language was made compulsory in primary and secondary schools in the state
“From superstar directors to sublimely talented singers, trailblazing bloggers to global icon designers, these are the people who make the heart of the country beat,” said Adebola Williams, who is the Managing Editor for Y!/YNaija.com