Culture

Osun To Leverage Facebook To Promote Tourism, Strengthen Community Bond

Published

3 years ago

December 14, 2023

The Osun State Government said it is set to leverage the use of social media to promote tourism and foster community engagement in the state.

It also said it will use this year’s Osun Facebook Hangout to create a sense of unity and pride among residents of the state, adding that the event will strengthen the bond within Osun communities.

It added that the event will allow residents to voice their concerns, suggestions, and aspirations for the development of the state.

The Chairperson, Osun Facebook Hangout 2023, Mutiat Adewale-Oyediran, who disclosed this in a press statement, a copy made available to Osun Defender on Wednesday, noted that individuals and organizations can come together to showcase the beauty, culture, and opportunities that Osun has to offer.

She said, “In recent years, social media platforms have become an integral part of our lives, connecting people from different corners of the world. Facebook, being one of the most popular platforms, has revolutionized the way we communicate and share information.

“The primary purpose of hosting the Osun Facebook Hangout 2023 is to leverage the power of social media to promote the state of Osun as a tourist destination, foster community engagement, and encourage economic growth.

“The state government aims to create a platform where individuals, businesses, and organizations can come together to showcase the beauty, culture, and opportunities that Osun has to offer.

“One of the key objectives of the Osun Facebook Hangout 2023 is to promote tourism in the state. Osun is blessed with natural wonders, historical sites, and cultural heritage that are often overlooked. By utilizing the reach and influence of Facebook, the event aims to attract both local and international tourists to explore the hidden gems of Osun.

“Another important purpose of the Osun Facebook Hangout 2023 which will come up on December 17 is to foster community engagement. Social media has the power to bring people together, regardless of their geographical location. By hosting this event, the state government aims to create a sense of unity and pride among the residents of Osun. It will provide a platform for individuals to share their stories, experiences, and talents, thereby strengthening the bond within the community.

“Additionally, the event will encourage active participation from the residents, allowing them to voice their concerns, suggestions, and aspirations for the development of the state.

“The Osun Facebook Hangout 2023 also aims to stimulate economic growth in the state. By showcasing the diverse range of products, services, and industries present in Osun, the event will attract potential investors and entrepreneurs. It will provide a platform for local businesses to promote their products and services, thereby expanding their customer base. Furthermore, the event will create networking opportunities, allowing businesses to form partnerships and collaborations, leading to increased economic activity and job creation.”

Related Topics:Culture Featured Osun promote tourism

Up Next

Culture Enthusiasts Cheer Quality Display At Abuja Cultural Market

Don't Miss

Popoola unveils sculpture of lion commissioned by Oba Elegushi

Click to comment

Culture

WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

Published

3 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.

Also read: Five rising stars battle for 2026 Headies Next Rated

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.”

Also read: Five rising stars battle for 2026 Headies Next Rated

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.”