The Nigerian Community in Europe and
friends of Nigeria are set to Salute,
Honour and Celebrate Motherland, Nigeria in Paris, France as Nigeria marks its
52nd Anniversary in October 2012.
Between the 26th and 28th days of
October 2012, the Nigerian community and friends of Nigeria in Europe – France,
Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Norway, the United Kingdom and
more, will convene at a Nigerian
Independence Cultural Show and Musical Concert, in Paris, France,
dedicated to Nigeria’s 52nd Independence Anniversary.
The 3-day event presenting Nigeria In Europe
will be the first ever elaborate celebration of Nigeria’s independence in the
European continent.
The historic event is inspired by spirit
of TRUE PATRIOTISM enshrined in the
Nigerian Community living in Paris, France, and their deep desire to celebrate their
motherland, by presenting a truly Rebranded Nigeria to the European Community
and the world at large, in a country that truly
appreciates arts and culture – France – a country which enriches dialogue and
exchange with many foreign cultures, including the Nigerian culture.
The three-day celebration will be
loaded with fun and excitement, with Nigerians in the Diaspora joining hands to
celebrate their heritage and homeland. The
keynote theme for this 3-day laudable and patriotic event; is: “Arise O’ Compatriot – Ask Not
What Your Country Can Do For You. Ask
what You Can Do For Your Country.”
- reflecting the need for all Nigerians worldwide
to arise in the spirit of TRUE
PATRIOTISM, and join hands in moving Nigeria forward.
The classic event will also set out to promote Learning, World Peace and International
Understanding and advance Progressive Cultural, Social and Economic Relations,
through Nigeria’s Rich Music, Art and Entertainment.
The
event conceptualized and presented by Ekotainment
Productions/Hemmalux Entertainment/VAUGHAN-JOHNSON Productions, Lagos, Nigeria,
in partnership with Miliki Restaurant:
J.J Soolifan International, Paris, France will feature a grand opening
ceremony, scheduled for Friday 26th October 2012, during which keynote
addresses will be delivered by His Excellency Alhaji Mohammed Namadi Sambo,
Nigeria’s Vice President, Ambassador Akin. O. Fayomi, Nigeria’s Ambassador to
France and many other Federal and State Government officials and captains of
industry from Nigeria.
Programmes at the event will include: an Open Live Talk
Show, with Hon. Minister High Chief Edem Duke, Nigeria’s Minister for Culture,
Tourism and National Orientation, as special guest, the screening of a specially produced Documentary
Film depicting Nigerian-French culture & arts, Live Stage Drama, Comedy
Show, Cultural Dance Displays, Fashion
Show, Food & Market Show and Fair, and a Grand Green-White-Green
Live Musical Concert, presenting a cocktail of Nigerian Artistes performing
live.
Nigerian State Governments will also have the opportunity
to exhibit and showcase their respective States’ culture, investment
opportunities, tourists sites, etc in dedicated customized pavilions, and thereby
further enlighten people politically, socially and culturally about Nigeria,
while redirecting the mindset of Africans
in the Diaspora, and the world people about Nigeria on a progressive,
prosperous and positive path.
Special Recognition Awards will
also be made to notable Nigerians and institutions, including Alliance
Francaise In Nigeria.
Notable Nigerian performing artistes to grace the event
include: Sir Sina Peters, Sammie Okposo, Dare Art Alade, Waje, Bracket, Timaya,
Flavour, Omawunmi, 2Face Idibia, Seun Kuti, Tunde Samson, Queen Ayo Balogun, Obesere
Abass, Omoni Oboli, Nse Ikpe Etim, Desmond Elliot, Joke Silva, Aki &
Pawpaw, John Nbu, Yomi Fash Lanso, Kalu Ikeagwu, Segun Arinze, Monalisa Chinda,
Gbenga Adeyinka, Alibaba, I go dye, Seyi Law and many others.
Pre-event activities lined up include: A Formal Event
Preview Programme to hold at the Nigerian Embassy in Paris, on Monday 1st October
2012, presented by the Event Promoters, and the Event Upcoming Talents Show and
Entertainment, scheduled to hold on Saturday, October 13 2012.
The Event’s Specially Composed “Eulogy To Nigeria”
released by the Event Promoters is attached.
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