Ferdinand Anikwe
25 Oct 2017
Fifty-six countries and nine states have indicated interest to participate in the one weeklong commemoration of FESTAC”77@40 beginning on Nov.6 in Lagos.
19 Aug 2017
Organizers of the event said in Enugu yesterday that the state that the state was selected based on her status as “one of the safest states” in the country and offers conducive environment for residents and visitors.
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To create an enabling environment for the unification of all Igbo’s across the globe towards establishing a functional networking base, veteran musician and culture promoter, Chris Mba, has unveiled Alaigbo Cultural Festival.
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Dr Ferdinand Anikwe, Director General, Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) on Monday,called on Nigerians to ensure full participation in celebration of FESTAC 77 at 40.
7 Sep 2016
The Director General of Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), Dr. Ferdinand Anikwe, is seeking the continuous support of The Guardian in the promotion of arts and culture in the country.
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It will be 40 years in February 2017, when Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC) was last celebrated in Nigeria’s former capital city, Lagos. That was back in 1977, after its first outing in Dakar ...
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