Raphael Oni
Nigeria’s 65th post-independence anniversary was marked with a grand celebration in Guangzhou, China, showcasing the country’s rich cultural heritage and unity abroad. The event, jointly organized by the All Progressives Congress (APC) China Chapter and Tinubu Support Organization (TSO) China Chapter, brought together dignitaries, diplomats, business leaders, and cultural ambassadors from across China, Africa, and Nigeria.
The celebration featured vibrant cultural displays, traditional music, art exhibitions, and goodwill messages highlighting Nigeria’s journey of resilience and progress over six and a half decades. Cultural performances included Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba, Benin, Igbo, and Tiv traditional dances, as well as Chinese cultural performances such as the Monkey King and Face-Changing Masquerade.
The Cultural Displays showcases of Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage, including traditional dances, music, and art. There was
Goodwill Messages from Nigerian and Chinese officials, highlighting the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries. In term of diplomatic presence, the event had in attendance Ambassador Babagana Wakil,the Charge d’affaire of Nigeria to China, Nigeria.
Trade Commissioner Hassan Mohammed, Nigeria Regional Investment and Trade Office Asia and other prominent Chinese officials. It reinforcement of the strong sense of community among Nigerians in China and promotion of national identity, peace, and development
The event was a testament to the enduring spirit of Nigeria and its people, both at home and in the diaspora. The APC China Chapter and ANCC expressed their commitment to promoting Nigeria’s cultural heritage and unity abroad.
The celebration concluded with a reaffirmation of the strong China-Nigeria relationship and a commitment to promoting cultural exchange and cooperation between the two countries.
You will recall early in the year that the Chairman, Hon. Ade-Peter Olanrewaju led executives gave a deserving award to a perfeorming Minister.
The Association of Nigeria Community China (ANCC) presented an Award of Honor to Hon. Hannatu Musa Musawa, the Honorable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The award recognizes Musawa’s exemplary leadership and strategic approach to harnessing Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and creative potential. The certificate of honor was presented in recognition of her outstanding contributions to promoting Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries.
ANCC commended her efforts to promote Nigeria’s cultural heritage and creative economy, both locally and internationally. The association noted that her leadership has been instrumental in showcasing Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity and creative potential to the world.
The award is a testament to Minister’s dedication to promoting Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries, and her commitment to harnessing the country’s rich cultural heritage to drive economic growth and development.
Minister Musawa has been a key player in promoting Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries, and has worked tirelessly to promote the country’s rich cultural heritage and creative potential. Her award is a well-deserved recognition of her efforts, and a testament to her commitment to promoting Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries.
The ANCC is a non-profit organization that aims to promote cultural exchange and cooperation between Nigeria and China. The association has been actively involved in promoting Nigeria’s cultural heritage and creative industries, and has worked closely with the Nigerian government to promote cultural exchange and cooperation between the two countries.
