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Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage

An overview of the Afro-beat movement of the 60’s

June 2, 2018June 1, 2018

Just like every other cultural trait, Afro-beat is vast and varied and between one region and another in the continent. However, the foundation and origin …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage

The Eyo Festival of Lagos

May 28, 2018May 27, 2018

The Eyo festival, also known as The Adimu Orisa play, is a unique cultural festival staged in Lagos state, a South-Western state of Nigeria. The …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, Performance

The Atilogwu Dance

May 24, 2018May 19, 2018

The Atilogwu dance is a traditional dance performed by the Igbo ethnic group of Nigeria. The Igbo people inhabit the eastern region of the country. …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage

The Igboukwu New Yam Festival

May 19, 2018May 19, 2018

Igbo people hold a celebration known as new yam festival which is called Iri ji, Iwa ji or Ike ji depending on the dialect. This …

Africa, Archaeology, Conservation

The need to preserve Al Haram Street

May 14, 2018May 22, 2018

The archaeological sites around the world are threatened and affected by population growth, development, urbanization and pollution. So, in this context, several countries applying heritage …