Africa’s cultural
12 Nov 2023
The Organisers of Culturati, Africa’s biggest cultural showcase, have announced that its 17th edition with the theme: ‘’Enhancing Africa’s Economy through Investments in Culture, Arts & Tourism will begin on November 16, at Afe Babalola Hall, University of Lagos by noon.
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