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AMAN Awards
by Admin
Afrobeats is hotter than ever, and away from the artists, the MVPs you might not have known about are the Artist Managers! Get to know their role in this upward rise and witness the celebration of the finest artist managers at the AMAN Awards, dedicated to these mastermind managers who are shaping the future of Afrobeats. More
Goge Africa Empowers the Youth through FOGA
by Nneka
The pioneers of culture, art, and tourism promotion brand, gear up for their 25th-anniversary celebration, they are set to give back to the youths of Africa by empowering the fashion, beauty, and creative industry with the grand unveiling of “Face of Goge Africa” #FOGA This unprecedented event aims to showcase the richness of Africa’s creative in fashion, art, and modeling talents on a global stage. More
FESTAC @ 45
by Admin
The biggest gathering of Africans, and Africans in diaspora was at FESTAC 77 to showcase the mosaic of African cultures, celebrate our heritage and diversity. Celebrate Black History Month with the Center for Black And African Arts And Civilization in commemoration of FESTAC@45 More
Benin Bronze, ‘Okukor’ Returned To Homeland
by Martin Eze
Over a century ago, the Benin kingdom was a victim of colonial plundering. Many of its finely crafted ingenious artworks, plundered and exported illegally out of Africa. Apart from the Benin kingdom, many other African kingdoms, were victims of colonial heritage, a point in history markedly visited by forced migration of its heritage. With the […] More
The Legendary Zaouli Masquerade That Celebrates Feminine Beauty
by Martin Eze
Masquerading is an intrinsic part of African tradition. For some African communities, masquerades are symbolic to them as ancestors. For others, they are only entertainment mediums. While others are highly revered, only coming out in the public during ceremonies of high repute. One clear thing is that these masquerades add colours, prestige and a large […] More
How the Yoruba Talking Drum Preserve History
by Martin Eze
Music is an entertaining aspect of societies. Accompanied by musical instruments, lyrics are spiced to meet different tones, moods and appeal. In most parts of Africa and the Caribbean, drum transcends beyond just a musical instrument, but has formed the nucleus of their social-cultural lives. Revolving around spiritual, social and cultural aspects of African societies, […] More
Goge Africa’s Creative Writing Contest Winners Have Emerged!
by Martin Eze
Following the conclusion of the keenly contested contest for the Short Story Category of the Goge Africa Creative Writing Contest, we are delighted to announce to the general public, that the top five stories have emerged! Admittedly, the entries were filled with compelling narratives, which were impressive to our jurors, who were amazed at the […] More
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in All Posts, Arts, Destinations, Events, film, News, People, Travel ClubNollywood Set to Promote Domestic Tourism in Nigeria
by Martin Eze
Through the lens of film, the visibility of tourist destinations has increased, gaining wider traction to tourists, and revenue for tourism practitioners, the local community and filmmakers. This was on the front burner of discourse as tourism stakeholders, Nollywood practitioners, government representatives and the Diasporic community, convened at the Online conference hosted by Goge Africa’s […] More
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in All Posts, Arts, Culture, Destinations, Events, Heritage Sites, News, PeopleNational Theatre To Get A Face-lift
by Martin Eze
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially handed over the National Arts Theatre complex at Iganmu Lagos to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Bankers Committee, to renovate, modernize and upgrade the facility. It is indeed a new dawn for the tourism and entertainment industry as this national heritage is set to get a […] More