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Obaseki Attends MOWAA African Arts Weekend in Italy, Hails Efforts to Preserve African Arts and Culture

Obaseki Attends MOWAA African Arts Weekend in Italy, Hails Efforts to Preserve African Arts and Culture
Obaseki Attends MOWAA African Arts Weekend in Italy, Hails Efforts to Preserve African Arts and Culture

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has applauded ongoing efforts to preserve African arts and foster spaces where new generations of artists can thrive.

Obaseki spoke at the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) African Arts Weekend in Venice, Italy, a platform aimed at promoting contemporary African art and culture.

Obaseki Attends MOWAA African Arts Weekend in Italy, Hails Efforts to Preserve African Arts and Culture

The panel, which explored the present and future of creative communities in West Africa, emphasised the critical role that institutions like MOWAA play in shaping cultural narratives.

Governor Obaseki, during the panel, praised the ongoing efforts to not only preserve African art but to actively foster spaces where a new generation of artists can thrive.

Governor Obaseki said, “The MOWAA African Arts Weekend reflects our commitment to ensuring that African art continues to inspire, inform, and build a creative economy in West Africa and beyond. I am proud to see Nigerian culture celebrated on this global platform, from the arts to our cuisine.”

Obaseki Attends MOWAA African Arts Weekend in Italy, Hails Efforts to Preserve African Arts and Culture

The evening also included an exclusive four-course dinner prepared by Chef Michael Elégbèdé, a renowned Nigerian chef who collaborated with Future Plate to create a unique menu inspired by Nigeria’s diverse regions.

The dinner, held at the historic Palazzo Contarini della Porta di Ferro, was a culinary exploration of Nigeria’s rich heritage, blending traditional flavours with contemporary techniques to celebrate the nation’s vibrant culture.

As part of the weekend’s activities, the upcoming Nigeria Pavilion for the 2024 Venice Biennale was highlighted, emphasising Nigeria’s growing influence in the international art world.

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