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Akarigbo Unveils Remo Culture, Tourism E- Magazine

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2 years ago

July 4, 2024

Akarigbo Unveils Remo Culture, Tourism E- Magazine

A socio-cultural and tourism weekly electronic documentary magazine called Remo Culture and Tourism received a royal blessing and unveiled to the general public on Wednesday, 3rd July, 2024 by His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR, (Torungbuwa II), Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland at his palace, Ita-Oba, Sagamu, Ogun State.

The Management of First Heritage Culture and Hospitality Limited, the official publisher of the Remo centric socio-cultural and tourism destinations electronic documentary magazine were led to the Akarigbo’s Palace by Omo’ba Abiola Ogundeko, Chief Executive Officer, First Heritage Culture and Hospitality Limited.

Earlier in his opening remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of First Heritage Culture and Hospitality Limited, Omo’ba Abiola Ogundeko said, the mission of Remo Culture and Tourism, a weekly documentary magazine is to be discovering, projecting, promoting and branding Remo’s unique traditions, cultural heritages, historical and tourism potentials towards socio-economic development of Remoland and Ogun State in general.

He further said that, the socio-cultural and electronic documentary weekly magazine will be showcasing Remo’s landscapes, historical towns, the people, beauty, glamours, heritages, diversity, cuisines, music, arts films and creative industry of Remoland.

And that, each weekly edition will be dedicated to showcasing the unique heritage, vibrant arts, and thriving tourism of this remarkable region. From traditional customs to modern innovations, our magazine will offer an in-depth look at what makes Remoland a cultural treasure.

In his royal remarks, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR, (Torungbuwa II), Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland applauded the management of the First Heritage Culture and Hospitality Limited, the publishers of the electronic documentary magazine for the culture and tourism initiative for the purpose of projecting, promoting and branding Remo’s unique traditions and culture.

The monarch said, the initiative is timely to fill some missing gaps in relating and reporting correctly Remo’s socio-cultural events and festivals to the global community through media, entertainment and creative industry. The monarch enjoined the organization to work closely Remo Traditional Council, cultural related organizations and other stakeholders in Remoland for actualization of their organization’s set out objectives.

In attendance at the unveiling were His Royal Highness, Alayeluwa Oba Taiwo Taiwo, (Amororo II), Onipara of Ipara Remo; Chief (Barr.) Adebayo Onafuwa, Bamofin of Remoland, Otunba Abiodun Aina, Chief of Staff to Akarigbo, Mr. Blacky, Mr. Kehinde Jayeola, Mr. Taofeek Oduwaye, Mr. Yusuf Sonaike and Mr. Leken Ojeleye.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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2 weeks ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”