With the annual Orokun festival celebrations in the western region and Edo state, stakeholders in the field are calling for more investment to systematically transform the movement into an economic force with the potential to revitalize the economy. I’m here.
They argued that promoting Yoruba culture in Africa should influence the group’s outlook on life, giving it an advantage over other continents.
Ambassador Yei Lara Fashora, convener of this year’s Orokun Festival, addressed the theme of this year’s event, ‘The Role of African Culture in the Promotion and Development of Young Africans’, at a press conference on 26 and 27 August. He said it will be held today. It was reasonable considering the current state of the country.
She said that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nigeria and the African continent would increase if the culture is used properly.
She stressed the need to empower young people to take advantage of the continent’s rich cultural diversity and develop economically.
According to her, “The promotion of our culture in Africa should influence our outlook on life. This will give us an edge over other continents. But contrary to this statement, So, our culture is sidelined by foreign cultures in terms of food, language, entertainment, and fashion.
“By promoting Yoruba culture through the Orokun Festival, we have been able to fill a gap by showcasing our culture in the best possible way through local cuisine, music, fashion, folklore and more. ”
African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC) Nigerian Country Representative John Oba calls on governments, the private sector and institutions to promote and support Nigeria’s cultural heritage, saying that investment in culture helps boost the economy I said it is possible. .
According to him, there is no tourism without culture. He lamented that most young people are gradually abandoning Yoruba culture and emulating Western culture entirely.
Describing culture as a Nigerian identity, he said young people should be encouraged to embrace it. The method is said to be unique.
“We should work hard to protect our culture. We are unique across Africa with great culture. We need to bring it back. It must be taken back and preserved so as not to lose its identity.It must not be eroded.”
Malaysian Assistant High Commissioner Swadi Abd Sukur, who appreciates Nigeria’s culture and traditions, praised the bilateral ties that exist between the two countries.
More than 400,000 Africans now reside in Malaysia, each boasting a rich cultural heritage, he said.
Quadri-Adu Kehinde, Nigeria’s representative to the AU, said the rich heritage has a lot of potential for developing the country.
He stressed the need to nurture culture and called on young people to embrace a rich heritage with many benefits. Kehinde, who praised Yoruba culture, said that Yoruba culture has many similarities to fashion and cuisine.
