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  • Sanwo‑Olu unveils Eyo Monument in Onikan as Lagos pushes heritage tourism

    Sanwo‑Olu unveils Eyo Monument in Onikan as Lagos pushes heritage tourism

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-27 07:04:00

    As reported by Punch, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commissioned a new Eyo Monument at the John Randle Centre in Onikan, positioning it as a cultural landmark meant to strengthen Lagos’ tourism appeal and heritage branding.

    The unveiling comes alongside renewed festival momentum on Lagos Island, with the state signalling that heritage assets can drive visitor traffic, local commerce, and destination marketing.

    Officials describe the monument as both educational and economic—showcasing Yoruba history while also functioning as a photo-magnet attraction for residents and tourists.

    The move fits Lagos’ broader strategy of converting culture into structured tourism revenue, especially through festivals, museums, and curated public art.

    In a post documenting the unveiling, Sanwo‑Olu described the statue as the “tallest Eyo statue ever created,” while Travel and Tour World reported Lagos unveiled a “towering Eyo Monument” to elevate cultural tourism.

    Echotitbits take:
    Lagos is building a heritage-corridor playbook—art, festivals, traffic control, and media packaging. Watch next for crowd management, year-round programming, safety, and whether tourism monetisation becomes systematic rather than seasonal.

    Source: The Punch — December 26, 2025 (https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-unveils-eyo-monument-to-boost-lagos-tourism/)
    The Punch December 26, 2025

  • Demas Nwoko at 90: Nigerian creative icon marks milestone with tributes and thanksgiving

    Demas Nwoko at 90: Nigerian creative icon marks milestone with tributes and thanksgiving

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-24 07:48:00

    Writing in Punch, the report says renowned Nigerian artist, architect, and writer Demas Nwoko has marked his 90th birthday with thanksgiving activities and tributes focused on faith, mentorship, and cultural legacy.

    The celebration was framed not just as a personal milestone but as recognition of influence—how his work and guidance shaped younger professionals in art, architecture, and cultural thought.

    Part of the programme reportedly included a dedication tied to his late mother, highlighting family memory and community symbolism rather than a purely social party atmosphere.

    The event also drew attention to the broader cultural value of “living legends”—figures whose work bridges post-independence creativity and contemporary design identity.

    ThisDay reported the anniversary featured “a thanksgiving and the inauguration of church Belfry in honour of his late mother,” while The Guardian described him as “a patriarch of African modern design.”

    Echotitbits take: Nigeria’s culture economy needs better documentation and monetisation of legacy—archives, museums, design foundations, and structured mentorship. Watch for whether institutions turn these milestones into lasting cultural infrastructure, not just ceremonies.

    Source: The Punch — December 24, 2025 (https://punchng.com/renowned-artist-demas-nwoko-marks-90th-birthday/)
    The Punch 2025-12-24

  • Dayo Amusa elected into Actors Guild national leadership as vice president

    Dayo Amusa elected into Actors Guild national leadership as vice president

    Photo Credit: Dayo Amusa – The Nation Newspaper
    2025-12-14

    According to Vanguard, Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has been elected as a National Vice President within the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) following the guild’s national election in Benin City.

    The report said the election produced a new national leadership team, with Amusa emerging as a key officer representing her zone in the guild structure.

    Daily Post also reported her emergence and described her as National Vice President Southwest.

    The Nation reported the same development and quoted her describing her emergence as a testament to her dedication to the guild’s growth and integrity.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Guild leadership influences welfare advocacy, dispute mediation and professional standards in Nollywood. Watch for Amusa’s agenda—especially transparency in guild processes, stronger member protections, and partnerships that improve earnings and working conditions across the creative economy.

    Source: Vanguard — 14 Dec 2025 (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/dayo-amusa-emerges-national-vice-president-of-actors-guild-of-nigeria/)