Ekiti NAFEST 2021: Celebrating national unity in diversity
“Celebrating National Unity in Diversity”, the theme of the 2021 National Festival of Arts & Culture, NAFEST, is a slogan that may irritate many Nigerians at this point in time when many want to opt-out mainly due to the widespread shedding of innocent blood across the country, destruction of the economy and injustice. Preaching the sermon of Nigeria’s indivisibility, nonetheless, dominated Ekiti NAFEST 2021.
2019 NAFEST: Obaseki leads EXCO members to opening event
Top artists, cultural troupes, others light up Benin The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, led members of the State Executive Council to the opening ceremony of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) holding in Benin City. The governor was accompanied by his wife, Mrs Betsy Obaseki; Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. […]
Gov. Obaseki declares Edo NAFEST 2019 open
…says culture has returned home to Edo State By Osa Amaadi, Arts Editor Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, yesterday declared open the 32nd edition of the National Festival of Arts and Culture, NAFEST, being hosted this year by Edo State. The ceremony took place at the University of Benin, Edo State. Governor Obaseki who […]
Edo govt rallies residents ahead of 2019 NAFEST
With all set for the 2019 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) holding in Benin City, the Edo State Capital, the state government has urged residents to come out en masse to contribute to the successful hosting of the event. Speaking during a roadshow to sensitise residents on the upcoming event, Commissioner for Arts, […]
2face to lead top Nigerian acts to 2019 NAFEST in Edo
Popular music artist, 2face Idibia, will lead a slew of Nigerian artists to the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST), holding in the state from October 19 to 26 in Benin- City, Edo State Capital.
World Tourism Day: Edo govt assures 2019 NAFEST’ll empower youths
The Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Osazee Osemwingie-Ero has said Edo State’s hosting of the 2019 National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) will leverage tourism’s job creation potentials to empower Edo youths. The commissioner said this while addressing journalists at an event held to celebrate the World Tourism […]
