Ambassador Olusegun Olusola is dead.
This giant of Nigerian Cultural Sector certainly left a gargantuan footprint. Moves are on for his burial. May his soul find rest in the Lord !
We shall be talking more about him later.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
37th CEC Meeting
The 37th meeting of the Chief Executives of Culture just held at the U.K Bello Theatre Complex, Mina, Niger State. 25 states and 6 Federal Parastatals were in attendance. Many issues of importance to the Nigerian Cultural Sector were discussed. The syllabus for NAFEST 2012 which is to hold in Kwara from Saturday 13th to Saturday 20th of October was approved.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
CALABAR CARNIVAL ON THE MOVE
I am currently in Calabar. Aside from having been here to see the last edition of the Carnival Calabar, I have had the good luck of being here to see some of the post-event actions too.
Just two days ago, the head of the Tourism Corporation was on air to do a review. Most salient amongst the things he revealed are (1) that the Calabar Christmas Festival, of which the Carnival Calabar forms the pinnacle has achieved 60% sponsorship level. Great news (2) That sale of tickets for segments of the festival, which includes sale for covered seats at the adjudication points of the Carnival is on the rise as evidenced by the last edition and (3) that his organisation is planning to have all year round tourism events .
Just as if to ride on that, it came to light barely 24hours thereafter that some communities within the state have taken it upon themselves to replicate the Carnival Calabar in their communities. Brilliant way, I say, of spreading the joy and discouraging rural -urban migration.
Kudos to the Cross River State and all its functionaries.
Proof once again that we are right who say the tourism and culture sector should shake off its image of drain pipe.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Abuja Carnival set to go !
The next big thing on the Nigerian scene is the Abuja Carnival, the national carnival of the world's biggest assemblage of black people.
It is scheduled to take place from the 27th- 3oth of this month in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
The states are fully mobilised to take part in it as the Management Committee had earlier done a series of Zonal Workshops to enlighten the states as to what the shortcomings were in their efforts at participation in previous years. Based on the new level of enlightenment amonmgst the states, it is expected that the competitive elements of the carnival will much more closely contested than in early years.
The foreign participation componewnt already has the presence of Egypt, South Africa and Canada in the kitty. It is scheduled for the 29th.
The Abuja Carnival has entrenched itself as the world's most diversified carnival. Aside froim the usual street parades and the Foreign troupes' participation mentioned above, it also features a durbar, a boat regatta, a children's participation component, a food fair and a cultural market.
It is about Nigeria's most stable cultural tourism event, holding unfailingly in the third week of November every year. It is in its sixth edition this year.
Make sure you do not miss it.
It is scheduled to take place from the 27th- 3oth of this month in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
The states are fully mobilised to take part in it as the Management Committee had earlier done a series of Zonal Workshops to enlighten the states as to what the shortcomings were in their efforts at participation in previous years. Based on the new level of enlightenment amonmgst the states, it is expected that the competitive elements of the carnival will much more closely contested than in early years.
The foreign participation componewnt already has the presence of Egypt, South Africa and Canada in the kitty. It is scheduled for the 29th.
The Abuja Carnival has entrenched itself as the world's most diversified carnival. Aside froim the usual street parades and the Foreign troupes' participation mentioned above, it also features a durbar, a boat regatta, a children's participation component, a food fair and a cultural market.
It is about Nigeria's most stable cultural tourism event, holding unfailingly in the third week of November every year. It is in its sixth edition this year.
Make sure you do not miss it.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
NAFEST !
I am reaching you from Uyo, capital of The Land of Promise.
13 states are already here making the necessary preparations for the beginning of NAFEST only two days hence.
Such preparations include getting their hostel spaces for artistes, hotel accommodation for officials, identification tags for all contingents, space for building exhibition stands and so on.
The main competitive events for this year are Dance, Documentation( crafts and dance) , Music solo for children and Food Fair.
The air is already festive.
13 states are already here making the necessary preparations for the beginning of NAFEST only two days hence.
Such preparations include getting their hostel spaces for artistes, hotel accommodation for officials, identification tags for all contingents, space for building exhibition stands and so on.
The main competitive events for this year are Dance, Documentation( crafts and dance) , Music solo for children and Food Fair.
The air is already festive.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
NAFEST is from 30th October
Yes, and that is official.
NAFEST 2010 will now hold from 30th October to 7th November. Venue is still, Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State.
See you there !
NAFEST 2010 will now hold from 30th October to 7th November. Venue is still, Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State.
See you there !
Monday, October 4, 2010
NAFEST 2010 !
The Nigerian National Festival of Arts ( NAFEST) is upon us once again. This time, ity is scheduled to hold in Uyo, capital of the Promised Land.
Dates? For now , it is 9th to 17th of October, but a change might be in the air.
Dates? For now , it is 9th to 17th of October, but a change might be in the air.
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