Chief Govt Officer of Culturati Competition, Adetola Bakinson has stated the annual occasion, in its 18th version, promotes cultural range and the expansion of Africa’s creatives.
Scheduled to carry December 5 to 7, on the Freedom Park, Lagos, the competition themed ‘Have fun Variety and Unity’ will host three occasions rejoice tradition, increase creatives’ companies, and that the state’s economic system.
“Culturati celebrates conventional artwork, craft, music, storytelling, leisure and vogue to make sure these components are preserved and innovatively handed on to future era,” stated Bakinson.
A Commerce Honest platform on the competition held in collaboration with Naijabrandchick offers visibility, networking and entry to new clients, together with excessive profile dignitaries and worldwide guests registered to attend, to just about 100 small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Taking part creatives on the competition will profit from its youth empowerment programme this 12 months, which traverse trainings in digital advertising and marketing, video manufacturing and content material creation.
“By way of our Culturati Academy now we have educated over 10,000 youths. This 12 months, we’ll proceed to equip extra younger folks with the talents they should thrive within the artistic and cultural industries.
Lastly, there may be additionally the refurbishment of the competition house, the ex-colonial jail yard turned cultural landmark, Freedom Park. The renovation Bakinson stated won’t solely improve its attraction to vacationers, however because the best cultural tourism vacation spot.
“By selling the cultural sector and revitalizing Freedom Park, we aren’t simply internet hosting a competition, we’re boosting Lagos tourism and driving a motion for tradition, empowerment and development.”
