The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has presented the certificate on the inscription of Kano Durbar on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity to Nigeria. NAN reports that Kano Durbar is a yearly festival in Kano, Nigeria, celebrating the region’s culture and heritage through a grand horse parade. It … Read more
It has been revealed that Netflix, the online global streaming platform, has ceased commissioning Nigerian originals, acquiring movies and funding movies in the country effective November 2024. Since entering the African market in 2016, and the Nigerian market in 2020, the first from the league of streaming platforms like Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney Plus and … Read more
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, described Chidinma Adetshina’s remarkable feat as a testament to her dedication, resilience and passion for excellence. According to her, Ms Adetshina’s accomplishment brings pride to Nigeria and inspires a generation of young women to strive for greatness. The grand finale of the 2024 … Read more
In partnership with Coronation Group Ltd., the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) has unveiled a permanent exhibition of Late Ben Enwonwu’s 1956 sculptural masterpiece of Queen Elizabeth II. The exhibition, “Building A Nation: Ben Enwonwu and the Impact of Sculpture,” was unveiled at NCMM in Lagos on Tuesday. It was also presented in … Read more
The Nigeria Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale, an ongoing international contemporary art exhibition from April to November 2024, has attracted significant attention from prominent visitors across various sectors. The Venice Biennale is one of the world’s most prestigious art exhibitions, held every two years in Venice, Italy. It draws artists, curators, and enthusiasts from … Read more
The federal government says plans are underway to construct the Nigerian Creative City, a one-stop hub for talent development and youth empowerment. Hannatu Musawa, minister of art, culture and creative economy (FMACCE), said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. According to the minister, the project is … Read more
Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, says the ministry has unveiled the Creative Leap Accelerator Programme (CLAP), an initiative to drive economic growth, foster innovation and empower creative talents in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to … Read more
The Senate has asked the federal government to halt the winding down of the National Film and Video Census Board (NFVCB), citing a breach of the law. This resolution was reached following a debate on the motion ” Urgent Need to Halt Violation of the NFVCB”, sponsored by Ogoshi Onawo (PDP-Nasarawa) during plenary on Tuesday. … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law has petitioned the court to force the NYSC to revoke the certificates that were granted to the culture minister Hannatu Musawa and music promoter Kenny Ogungbe, The PUNCH is reporting. NBA claims that doing so was against the terms of NYSC Act Cap N84.LFN … Read more
Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has undergone a brain surgery. The Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, disclosed this after she visited the ailing actor on 2 January at a private hospital in Wuse, Abuja. Nneka Anibeze, a Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the minister, shared details of the … Read more
