Kano Darbur named UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Kano Darbur named UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

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

Nigerian govt seeks UNESCO recognition of Ojude Oba festival

Nigerian govt seeks UNESCO recognition of Ojude Oba festival

The federal government has indicated its plans to list the annual Ojude Oba as one of the festivals backed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The Minister of Culture, Arts and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa-Musawa, said this on Tuesday at the 2024 edition of the festival at Awujale’s pavilion, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun … Read more