Tourism & Culture – Viva Naija

Awe-striking ADO AWAYE – home of inimitable wonders!

Sayo — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 08:00:03 +0000

Located 20 kilometers west of Iseyin and with Benin Republic to its other bight, the richly historic town of Adó Àwáyè in Oyo state is a pride to behold from every angle possible. The rich history aside, Ado Awaye has an abundance of naturally-occurring wonders that leave every visitor stung and struck with awe! It […]

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Book Launch of “Quills from Africa 30: Long Walk to Home” and the Freedom Magazine Second Edition

Rachel — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 12:54:31 +0000

Quills from Africa: they told us Nigerians were the worst of Africa, so we told them our own stories. Hatfield, Pretoria, 30th of November 2017 Today it’s Libya, yesterday, it was xenophobia and death for 26 Nigerian women who attempted to cross the ocean, now buried in Italy. There is only anger and hate for this […]

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The Ooni of Ife royal lecture at Chatham House

Rachel — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 19:59:30 +0000

Chatham House, The Royal International Institute of Foreign Affairs in the United Kingdom which is acknowledged for its enviable scientific, political, economic and intellectual discourses played host to His Imperial Majesty (HIM) Ọba Adéyeyè Enitan Ògúnwùsì (Òjájá II), Ọọ̀ni’rìsà of Ilé-Ifẹ̀ on the 23rd of November 2017 where he delivered a staunch lecture on the […]

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Yoruba kingdom rejoices as the Ooni of Ife celebrates another year!

Rachel — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 12:59:37 +0000

Ki ade pe l’ori! Ki bata pe l’ese! Today, we join the Yoruba kingdom as one of their most chromatic kings to date celebrates another year. Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife celebrates his birthday. I have not agreed with all of his actions since donning the revered crown, but I cannot work he’s […]

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Itsekiri Kingdom loses an icon as Pa JOS Ayomike passes at 90

Rachel — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 23:57:51 +0000

A dark cloud as passed over the Itsekiri Kingdom today as one of her leading figures and historians has passed. Pa JOS Ayomike finally rested in a Warri private hospital at about 9pm on Wednesday, 4th October, 2017. He was aged 90 on April 7th, 2017. Pa Johnson Oritsegbubemi Sunday Ayomike will certainly be missed but never […]

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Dawn of Thunder Indiegogo now LIVE! Please give generously!

Rachel — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 12:21:13 +0000

The story of Sango – THE BADDEST GUY EVER LIVETH! – now has the opportunity to get told told in properly! Crowdfunding – Dawn of Thunder Indiegogo has officially been launched! You can become a part of history as the first African Indigenous 3D animated movie created for a global audience. LINK TO THE INDIEGOGO […]

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Access Bank Lagos City Marathon returns for a bigger and better THIRD YEAR!

Rachel — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 07:00:27 +0000

It’s difficult to believe that the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is a new development, so easily have the people of The Centre of Excellence taken the annual sporting event to their hearts. But the race simply got bigger and better with every passing year, and it will return on Saturday, 10th February, 2018 for […]

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Behind every true Nigerian (party) #Jollof, there’s an Ikoko-Irin from Sakí, Oyo state, Nigeria!

Sayo — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 22:11:32 +0000

Today, when we devour the almighty Nigerian #Jollof, (or even Amala and fried meat) with ravishing delight during festive celebrations and many other celebrations across Nigerian homes, do you know we have a particular commodity to thank for it all? The Ikoko-Irin of Saki! – that aluminum cooking pot that takes in the fire at […]

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Photos from SARO – The Musical opening night. What a triumph!

Rachel — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:39:01 +0000

Check out photos from the London opening night of Bolanle Austen peters’ SARO – The Musical. The acclaimed musical which opened last night at the Shaw Theatre is one of the major events holding during the Notting Hill Carnival London bank holiday weekend and will run till Tuesday 29th of August at the same venue. […]

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Bolanle Austen Peters’ SARO the Musical comes to the Shaw Theatre this summer!

Rachel — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 12:21:09 +0000

After the success of Wakaa, I was happy to hear about anything with the name Bolanle Austen Peters attached to it. Plot, performance and polish, BAP Productions seems to have it down pat. So hearing that SARO the Musical is coming to the UK, I’m thinking “Shut up and take my money”. The show will be […]

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