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Katsina World Hausa Day to Unite Global Community

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1 year ago

August 15, 2025

Katsina World Hausa Day to showcase heritage as 24 countries join celebrations at the Emir of Daura’s palace on August 26

Katsina World Hausa Day celebrations are set for a historic upgrade this year as the state government finalises preparations to mark the global event on August 26 with unprecedented official backing.

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At a press briefing in Katsina, Dr Kabir Ali-Masanawa, Executive Secretary of the History and Culture Bureau, announced that participants from at least 24 countries will join the festivities, honouring the Hausa people’s rich history, culture, and heritage.

For the first time, the state will provide full support, with Governor Dikko Radda personally committed to ensuring the celebration’s success.

The main event will take place at the Emir of Daura’s palace, featuring traditional music, dance, attire, and Hausa culinary displays renowned for their hospitality.

“This is an opportunity to position Hausa culture alongside the world’s most celebrated traditions. Tourists travel to Paris or Rome for history; we want them to come to Katsina for Hausa heritage,” said Malam Abdulbaki Jari, a committee member.

Jari noted that Hausa is now the 11th most spoken language globally and could rise even higher by 2050.

He also revealed first-time participation from the Netherlands alongside delegations from the UK, USA, Saudi Arabia, and Ghana.

The event will also connect Hausa communities worldwide through shared photos and videos, fostering unity and pride in their identity.

Ali-Masanawa assured that security is steadily improving in the state, positioning Katsina as both a cultural and Islamic tourism destination.

He extended an open invitation to the global Hausa community and culture enthusiasts to attend in person.

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The celebration will be addressed by the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruq Umar-Faruq, a staunch supporter of Hausa heritage and identity.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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2 weeks ago

August 27, 2026

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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.”