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Once again Ekiti-State under the authority of the Ekiti born Africa's First Professor of Dance has again placed our dear Ekiti-State and Nigeria on the world map of Art, Culture and Tourism. Nigeria on Friday 17th February, 2023 emerged winner of the Surajkund International Arts and Crafts Festival in India. The two-week competition is the largest arts and culture festival in the world. The country was represented by Ekiti State Performing Company, for performance content, and Niger State Tourism Commission, for Crafts Exhibition. Prof Ojo Bakare, the first professor of Choreography and and Performannce Aesthetics in Africa and immediate past Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ekiti State, is the leader of the Delegation. Nigeria, the host Country, India and Uganda got the VIP pick in that order for the best performances in the festival that featured over 50 countries that performed daily for two weeks. As a result of Nigeria’s exemplary performa...

Yorùbá Kingdom

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Ilé-Ifè also known as Ife, is an ancient Yoruba city in the southwestern part of Nigeria. Ile Ife is said to be dated back around 500 B.C. when it was founded and is the oldest Yoruba city. It is presently part of Osun State and has an estimated population of 501,000 people. Ife is home to one of Nigeria’s most prestigious universities, Obafemi Awolowo University, as well as the Natural History Museum of Nigeria.  Ife is also a prominent regional agricultural center for a surrounding area that produces vegetables, grain cacao, tobacco, and cotton. Ile Ife is the city where the Yoruba believe their civilization began as well as the location where the gods descended to earth. The name, Ile Ife, literally means place of dispersion. According to Yoruba tradition, Ife was founded by the deities Oduduwa and Obatala when they created the world. Obatala fashioned the first humans out of clay while Oduduwa became the first divine king of the Yoruba people. Ife is world famous for its art....

Virtual Presentations and Meetings

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Virtual presentation/meeting is a demonstration, lecture, information session of discourse or conversations meant to inform, persuade, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new concept; through a digital medium such as a web video conferencing software where the host, presenter and attendees convene online. One of the most prominent advantages of online presentation/meeting is that it can be conducted from anywhere, and the participants can likewise have access wherever there is an internet connection. Virtual Presentations/Meetings Saves Time and Cost. Online Presentations/meetings involves minimal cost and time compared to physical sessions. Virtual/online discussion needs a computer or smart device with a stable internet connection. Conducting a physical Presentation/meeting requires accommodation costs, arrangements of facilities, travel expenses, etc.,  The attendees need to come from different locations may lead to delay in gathering all participants.   As such, a ...

EKITI-STATE SET TO HOSTS MISS NIGERIA INTERNATIONAL PAGEANT SHOW IN OCTOBER 2022.

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This announcement was made on recently  in Ado-Ekiti by the Chief Executive Officer of Brendance & Crusader Limited, the organizers of the show, Mr. Brendan Nsikak while addressing journalists after a meeting with the Management of the Ekiti State Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism. The Ekiti State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Prof. Rasaki Bakare, who also spoke in Ado Ekiti while hosting the organizers of Mr and Miss Nigeria International contest, lauded them for counting Ekiti worthy of hosting the 11th edition of the event, which was the first time it would be held outside Lagos, also said on Monday that the 2022 Mr and Miss Nigeria International pageant billed to hold in Ekiti State in October would boost the state economy and expose Ekiti to more profitable investments. Bakare said that the pageant would not only develop youth’s potential but would boost the local economy due to human traffic as was witnessed during the 2021 National Festival of Arts and ...

URBAN GUIDED HIKING

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  Urban Hiking is a walk in the city that includes a sense of adventure. It embraces the urban environment, An urban hike is a great way to explore a city while getting some exercise. why hike? and the advantages; With hiking, you'd build stronger legs and your movements will get better. As the body weight falls on the legs, making them strong will ensure you have a good posture while standing. Also, strong legs are aesthetic and can boost your confidence to the next level, Hiking is a type of exercise that can include aerobic exercise (cardio, to strengthen heart and lungs) and anaerobic (to build muscle mass). Can hiking burn belly fat? Yes, hiking can help you lose belly fat. While you can't spot-reduce fat, you can engage in physical activity that burns fat all over your body, including your belly.  What's the difference between walking and hiking? Walking generally occurs on flat paths, while hiking often occurs in areas of high elevation.

Eid el kabir "ILEYA FUNCATION" @ Arintawaterfall in Ipole Iloro-Ekiti.

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  Eid el kabir "ILEYA FUNCATION" @ Arintawaterfall in Ipole Iloro-Ekiti. starts Saturday, 9th July and ends Tuesday, 12th July, 2022. How are you spending this long weekend? Are you in Ekiti and around Ekiti? Since this long weekend/holiday;  Eid-el-Kabir is a season that calls for rededication to the cause of mankind, to appreciate the gift of life and to imbibe the virtues of tolerance, understanding and good neighborliness. Why not consider taking a trip to Ipole Iloro-Ekiti the home of arinta waterfall and it's the neighboring town to Ikogosi-Ekiti to feel the waterfall rush feel and a light and guided hike. We promise you an adventurous experience.   chilled drinks and indomie noddles special availablability is sure. Gate fee: N500:00k (five hundred naira) only. Hike fee: N500:00k (five hundred naira) only. Coming in a group above ten(10) ? call ahead to make arrangements for discounted deals and more.   The BushBar at Arinta waterfall.

TabuArin (Ayo Arin) a yoruba traditional game

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 How Gov Fayemi responded to an Ekiti man who innovated on Arin game in his office. adewaleojolanre 07/23/2021 The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr John Kayode Fayemi has distinguished himself as one of the few Governors in Nigeria who through their acts and deeds motivate, lure, push and bring the best out of the youths.  This positive posture played itself out last Monday in the Ekiti State Governor's office Ado Ekiti, where Governor Fayemi received Mr Remi Agbetuyi, who innovated on Ayo Arin, a traditional game bequeathed to the people of Ekiti by their forefathers by designing TabuArin, a convenient platform of playing the game  Mr Agbetuyi, a native of Usi Ekiti said he was propelled to innovate on Ayo Arin by the life-changing motivational engagements of Dr Fayemi who always tasks the youth of Ekiti to think outside the box and add value to society. He disclosed that his journey to the innovation and designing of TabuArin was stoked when he visited the former Director-Ge...