MUSON gets new Artistic Director As Annual Festival Approaches
As preparation for the 18th edition of the annual MUSON Festival hits top gear, a new Artistic Director – Mr. Tunde Jegede — last week assumed duties at Nigeria’s prime art facility, the Musical Society of Nigeria, MUSON Centre in Lagos. A composer, multi-instrumentalist and…
Exclusive: “Indeed,Brazilians are very much into Ifa religion, they are true devotees of Ifa “Araba Awo of Otan Ayegbaju Speaks.
Before the advent of Colonialism and the introduction of Western religions, advanced systems of indigenous beliefs were the order of the day. The Ifá system of divination and the verses of the literary corpus known as the Odù Ifá were used in ancient times as…
Isaac Fadoyebo,WWII and the Burma boys Connection.
It was the white man’s war,but still they went and fought with courage..A compulsory draft,a duty they must fulfill..Risking their lives for a campaign they know nothing about. Away from mother land to a land strange to most of them. One of the remarkable stories…
Exclusive::Ogbomosho is where I’m from! It’s my heritage, my blood.” Adeola Adeseun,Producer of “Ase” Speaks.
Just some few days ago,the Trailer to the film “Ase” took the world by storm.. The first of its kind,an African historical fantasy short film. A story of three ordinary teenagers who on their journey in life witness amazing power of the supernatural,testing their faith…
FASHION: Cultural Power Connect Of Aso and Olumo.
Did I get your attention with the tittle? Well it’s not what you are thinking and at the same time it’s kind of related. The Fashion industry is about to witness a change a marriage between urban wears and a touch of cultural identity to…
Pictures:::: Promoting the Nigeria Cultural Heritage in Chicago. The C.A.K.E Story.
Well,only if you were there. You will then understand the essence and importance of what the Nigeria cultural heritage means to these kids. It was a great fun weekend at the C.A.K.E Village in Chicago USA,as kids from different background and origins came together to…
ASIRI and MeetOrbit.com present the “Know Your Roots” initiative, a collection of cultural and historical stories about Nigeria’s fascinating past.
ASIRI Nigeria Cultural/Historical Art Brand announced the launch of the “Know Your Roots” initiative today. The “Know Your Roots” initiative is a collection of stories narrated by Bassey Ikpi, acclaimed international poet and writer. The narrations by Bassey promote the rich historical culture and values…
Promoting the Nigeria Cultural Heritage in Chicago. The C.A.K.E Story.
Promoting and showcasing the Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa Culture in Chicago, C.A.K.E INC, a cultural, educational body that cares about promoting and teaching kids in the city of Chicago is here again with its Nigeria Culture camp, teaching kids the cultural values, and artistic way…
Hausa Folktale: Death, Adamu and the Rich man’s son.
He was the richest in the town. He had a son; the chief of the town also had a son. The chief’s son said he wanted to have the rich man’s son as his friend. In this relationship; the chief’s son didn’t like the rich…
Celebrating the Grand Master. The Steve Rhodes Exhibition.
Six years ago, he left us. Elder Steve Rhodes. One of the greatest music icon, Broadcaster, conductor and performer that ever lived Born April 8 1926 passed on May 29 2008. And ever since his death, fitting into the shoes of a grand master like…