Invitation - Event "Giving 'hands' to overlooked objects"
IFRA-Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, presents a special event as part of the Nigerian Alternative Heritages Project (made possible by the French Embassy Fund), celebrating Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity. It will feature a lecture by Prof Rasheed Oyewole Olaniyi an expert in Economic & Social History from the University of Ibadan, a mask-making workshop with sculptor Adebayo Adeleye Ajepe (Bayo Arts) and a roundtable discussion. Come to discover the shared heritage of non-major groups in Nigeria, explore the significance of masks, and learn the art of carving.
Practical information:
Date & time: 11 June 2025, 9am (immersion session) and 10am (main event)
Location: National Museum of Unity, Ibadan
Attendance: free and open to all, no registration needed
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