Events
Canada-based Nigerians to celebrate Asa Day 2023 in Calgary
Asa Day is a cultural event popular among the Yorubas, the largest ethnic group in south of the Sahara and the third largest ethnic group in Africa. This deeply rich cultural group is concentrated in the south western part of Nigeria with a population of about 50 millions.
Asa, which simply means culture, has a day set aside for it annually and it is one of the major events celebrated all over the globe in Brazil, Benin republic, Cuba, Togo and some other places in the Caribbean.
Because of the importance of culture to the Yorubas ASA has been religiously celebrated in different forms over many decades and the purpose is to maintain and showcase the culture to the outside world, while passing it to the future generations.
To this purpose, a Canada-based indigenous entertainment company, Olori Theatre Entertainment & Productions (OTEP), is spearheading the event celebration in the country.
The maiden edition of Asa Day-Calgary 2023 will be showcasing arts and culture, dances, masquerade display and many more.
According to OTEP boss, Hon. Amb Olori Funmilayo Adedeji, cultural times are fun times.
“Yorubas are the most urbanized African civilization before the arrival of the Europeans and this is reason every culturally oriented member of the tribe is always finding a way to promote the rich culture.
“For the maiden edition of the event, some of our Yoruba monarchs and chiefs have signified their interests to support and grace the maiden occasion. Therefore, I implore all members of the Yoruba communities in Canada not to miss it,” she said.
The event is billed to hold on July 8, 2023. For more information, contact 403-903-2160 or mail oloritheatreproductions@gmail.com or visit www.oloritheatre.com
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.”
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