At the Cavic Art and Tech Festival in Abuja, the Ojiraeyi App was unveiled as a platform to connect artists and tech experts globally, preserving and promoting Nigerian culture.
The Cavic Art and Tech Festival celebrated the launch of the **Ojiraeyi App**, an innovative platform designed to preserve and promote Nigerian culture globally.
Hosted in Abuja, the festival attracted artists, tech experts, and cultural enthusiasts, fostering a collaborative space where creativity and technology intersect.
Mr. Philips Agbese, Director of the Creative Art and Visual Image Center and festival convenor, explained, “Ojiraeyi App is a marketplace where tech and creative people can collaborate remotely.
In today’s digital age, they don’t need to be physically present; this app facilitates long-distance collaboration to develop projects and share cultural ideologies.”
Agbese highlighted the challenge of bridging the gap between tech and creative professionals. “One of the biggest challenges we face is getting creative people and tech experts to sit down together and agree on projects.
With this app, however, we can enable synergy and collaboration, making space for more participants across the continent.”
Addressing the festival’s vision, Agbese said, “Nigerian artists often feel disconnected from the global scene. While preserving our traditions is vital, our art needs to evolve, engaging younger people and teaching them cultural practices through modern expressions.”
National Institute for Cultural Orientation Executive Secretary, Otumba Aji Oye, praised the initiative, urging Nigerians to respect and embrace their culture.
“Without respect for one’s culture, you lose a fundamental part of your humanity,” he stated, advocating for cultural pride in everything from food and dress to spirituality.
The digital showcase was further endorsed by the National Gallery of Art, represented by Director of Information Services, Mr. Emeka Odiari.
He expressed the gallery’s commitment to the platform’s success, emphasizing its role in engaging Nigerian youth and expanding cultural opportunities.
Ukrainian Embassy Cultural Attache, Mr. Daniel Shevchuk, shared his admiration for Nigerian traditions, adding, “Nigeria’s rich history offers incredible depth. This festival allows foreigners like me to immerse ourselves in Nigerian culture.”
Artist and computer scientist Miss Monica Emetu also highlighted the benefits of the tech-art convergence. “Our generation is drifting from culture, but digital tools now make it accessible to everyone, anywhere in the world,” she remarked.
This year’s **Cavic Festival of Creativity & Technology** showcased a digital cultural exhibition, featuring works blending art and technology to display Nigeria’s cultural heritage.
As the festival goes global, it pioneers immersive experiences and presents a vision for a future where art and tech address societal challenges, ensuring Nigeria’s heritage reaches the world.
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