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Veteran Nollywood Icon Kola Oyewo Dies at 80

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2026

Veteran Nollywood actor and theatre scholar, Kola Oyewo, has passed away at the age of 80.The revered actor reportedly died on Friday, with his son, Dr. Wale Oyewo, confirming the development to journalists shortly after his passing. Nollywood actor Kunle Afod also announced the sad news on his

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China, Nigeria Strengthen Cultural Diplomacy Through Panda Art Initiative in Abuja

Daily Dispatch June 8, 2026

Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cultural cooperation and people-to-people relations through the launch of the “Hello Nigeria—2026 Panda Painting Interactive Experience,” an initiative aimed at promoting friendship, creativity and mutual understanding between the peoples of both countries. The event, held at the China Cultural Centre in

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Culture, Colours, Heritage Dazzle at 2026 Ojude-Oba Festival as Abiodun Celebrates Unity

Daily Dispatch May 29, 2026

Arrays of beautifully adorned men, women, youths, and cultural enthusiasts from all walks of life on Friday thronged the ancient town of Ijebu-Ode for the 2026 Ojude-Oba Festival, transforming the city into a vibrant panorama of colour, glamour, heritage, and tradition. The annual cultural celebration came alive with spectacular horse-riding processions, richly embroidered

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UNESCO Cultural Diversity Day: Nigeria, Korea Deepen Cultural Ties as Stakeholders Urge Youths to Preserve Heritage

Daily Dispatch May 21, 2026

Culture remains one of the strongest instruments for national identity, unity, diplomacy and economic development, stakeholders declared on Thursday at the 2026 Cultural Diversity Day celebration held in Abuja. The event, organised in partnership with the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria, brought together diplomats, youth representatives, cultural advocates, students and

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UN Women, Diplomats, Nollywood Stars Intensify Push for Special Seats Bill With New Advocacy Film

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

The Nigeria office of UN Women, alongside diplomats, civil society groups and Nollywood stars, has intensified pressure for the passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill with the premiere of a new advocacy film aimed at confronting the persistent exclusion of women from Nigeria’s political leadership. The film, Ibukun and the People, was screened […]

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Korean Cultural Centre Deepens Nigeria-South Korea Ties Through K-Heritage Festival in Abuja

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

The Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria has intensified efforts to strengthen cultural diplomacy and people-to-people relations between Nigeria and South Korea through the expansion of its K-Heritage Festival, an initiative aimed at promoting traditional Korean arts, music and cultural education in Nigeria. Organisers said the Abuja edition of the festival reflects growing