By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN SWITZERLAND’S Ambassador to Nigeria, Chad, Niger and ECOWAS, Patrick Egloff, has reaffirmed that all consultations on the restitution of repatriated Benin bronzes will continue to go through the Oba of Benin’s Palace. He made the pledge during a courtesy visit to Oba Ewuare II in Benin City, praising the monarch’s long-standing leadership […]
By GODWIN OKONDO WHEN artists, scholars and cultural workers gather, the conversation often tilts toward creativity, strain, and survival. But at the 2025 CORA Art Stampede—held at Freedom Park as the closing session of the Lagos Book and Art Festival—the discussion went far deeper, touching the very foundation of Nigeria’s cultural governance. What […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE FASHION and textile experts say Nigeria can unlock a new stream of tourism revenue by promoting indigenous fabrics, investing in local artisans, and expanding production capacity. The call was made at a Lagos symposium organised by Wear Nigeria, themed “The Role of Traditional Textiles in Sustaining […]
By AROH ANTHONY IBUSA, one of Delta State’s oldest and most organized communities, runs on a finely layered traditional hierarchy that blends age-old governance, spiritual authority and cultural identity. At its apex stands HRH Obi (Prof.) Louis Cheluno Nwaoboshi, the Obuzo of Ibuzor—custodian of custom and symbol of the community’s sovereignty. But beneath the throne lies […]
By JULIET EKANEM IN a world shaped by global media, financial power, and cultural soft influence, nations with large populations often succeed by asserting a strong sense of identity. For a country of more than 200 million people, Nigeria should naturally stand among those capable of shaping—not surrendering—their internal culture. Yet today, the opposite is […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Asagba of Asaba, HRM Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge (SAN), on 8 November 2025, embarked on a guided tour of the Mariam Babangida Leisure Park along Anwai Road, Asaba. The park’s concessionaire consultant, Mr. Bali Dipo, led the monarch and his entourage through various sections, including the Freshwater SeaWorld hall and the zoo, […]
By SANI BATURE TRADITIONAL rulers across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are partnering with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and UN Women to end gender-based violence (GBV) and promote safer communities for women and girls. The alliance, supported by the Ford Foundation, was unveiled at a high-level sensitisation workshop in Abuja, bringing together royal […]
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI ABUJA will host MADEFest 2025, a four-day music and arts exhibition aimed at promoting unity, creativity, and Africa’s cultural richness. Scheduled for 18–21 December at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, the festival will transform the city into a hub of artistic expression. Festival Director Malcolm Oseahon described MADEFest as “more than an […]
By OBI DAVIES Lagos Set for Shakara Festival — A Four-Day Celebration to Redefine ‘Detty December’ LAGOS is set to host the maiden edition of the Shakara Festival, a four-day outdoor celebration of African music, culture, and lifestyle that promises to transform the city’s famed “Detty December” experience. Scheduled to take place from 18 to 21 […]
By JULIET EKANEM SENEGALESE historian and anthropologist Cheikh Anta Diop transformed global understanding of Africa’s role in world civilization. His groundbreaking research dismantled Eurocentric narratives and restored Africa to its rightful place at the heart of human history. Here are five of his most powerful ideas: 1. Africa: The Birthplace of HumanityDiop was among the […]