Creative Economy Convention 2023 holds in Muson Park.
MediaOya, a member of the Macfound Media and Journalism Cohort, organized the Creative Economy Convention event, to expound economic growth, cultural matters and foundations of creativity in Nigeria and its impact as to powering the future. Some of the keynote speakers included Atinuke Babatunde, the Academy Director at MultiChoice Talent Factory, West Africa, Mr. Promise George and Mrs. Omobola Lana. The packed event was described as immensely successful, as the audience had fun and were able to learn insightful tips for creativity in today’s economy.
Ckay receives BMI for his hit single, Love Nwantiti
Since hitting the global market in 2021 with his hit single, Love Nwantiti, Ckay has taken immense strides. In his own right, the music producer turned artist has done so well for himself, dominating the global music space with other hit songs like Emiliana. His Love Nwantiti which first blew up on TikTok and garnered huge global appeal during the Covid-19 pandemic has gone on to win numerous awards locally and in the international scene. In fact, Billboard regarded the hit as one of the defining songs of the Afrobeats genre. Recently, the song received a Broadcast Music Inc. certificate, summing up the song’s global success.
Eastglen High School celebrates African culture.
Canada-based Eastglen High School is contributing to the movement of propagating the African culture globally. In truth, Canada has witnessed many Africans migrate into the country over the years and thus, the idea of representation has become poignant. Hence, the school is said to have put together, an annual cultural celebration, where students can proudly display their diverse cultural heritages across various forms of art and creativity. This has been tipped to further help promote healthy integration among youths.
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Friends from the United States of America visit the Nike Arts Gallery.
Dubbed West Africa’s largest gallery, Nike Art Gallery has developed into an important cultural centre for Nigeria. This art exhibition center has not just served the local audience interested in art, but has also helped promote the country’s tourism industry. People from all over the world visit any of the exhibition centers in Lagos, Kogi, Osun and Abuja, further boosting the country’s economic growth. Recently, the gallery took to social media to express gratitude to the American tourists who visited the gallery. Truly, the impact of the Nike Arts Gallery on Nigeria’s art space cannot be overemphasized.
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Artist draws a perfect portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr.
In Nigeria and Africa generally, art remains an important sector that has helped in the propagation of our cultural convictions. Whether through music, paintings, dancing and even screenplays, the African art industry has blossomed into a gigantic figure in spearheading the global spotlight on the African cultural scene. Numerous talented artists are being churned out in across the continent right now and this indicates immense hope in the continuous development of the art industry in Africa. A talented artist, Noblehumble_art, recently drew a pen on paper portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr., titling the piece, “NOBLE-ISM”, to portray the noble acts of arguably the greatest black revolutionist in America.
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