Creative Industry
Arojah Extends Deadline for Students Playwriting Prize Competition 2020
The Organizer of 2020 Arojah Students Playwriting Prize competition has announced extension of deadline date for the event till May 31st, to accommodate more participants.
The Prize is for Nigerian students in any tertiary institution across the country. It is organized by the Arojah Royal Theatre as part of an ongoing project supported by the Centre for Information Technology Development (CITAD), MacArthur Foundation and the International Centre for Creative and Performing Arts (ICCPA).
Participating playwrights are expected to submit a One Act Play on the themes of Anti-Corruption, Transparency and Good Governance, using any dramatic form of their choice.
PRIZES:
Eventual winners would receive:
1st Position Prize– N100,000, certificate, publication in an anthology of plays and production
2nd Position Prize – N75,000, certificate, publication in an anthology,
3rd Position Prize – N50,000, certificate, publication in an anthology, Top 10 entrants to be featured in an anthology.
The top 10 would also be part of a playwriting masterclass during the Abuja International Theatre Festival and Awards (ABITFA)
GUIDELINES” Details of guidelines for participation can be found here. https://forms.gle/DqxtAJVkp8j6ZxqJ9
Business
NTDA: Naija Flavour Poised to Create Wealth, Empower SMEs, and Drive National Growth
Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Olayiwola Awakan, has affirmed that the 2025 edition of Naija Flavour… Destination December will play a pivotal role in creating wealth, empowering local businesses, strengthening the creative economy, and accelerating national growth.
Scheduled for December 13, 2025, Naija Flavour will showcase a vibrant marketplace of culture, food, fashion, games, live theatre, and music. Designed as a platform for SMEs to increase visibility, attract customers, and build partnerships, the event aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic priorities under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Speaking at the launching in Abuja on Friday, the DG described Naija Flavour as a strategic cultural tourism initiative that channels Nigeria’s identity, creativity, and entrepreneurial energy into economic impact.
“Naija Flavour has been conceptualised to generate wealth, empower local businesses, strengthen our creative economy, and build a tourism experience that sustains itself and stimulates national growth,” Awakan said.
He noted that Nigeria’s globally recognised Detty December culture has become a magnet for visitors seeking the country’s music, food, nightlife, and cultural vibrancy. NTDA, he explained, saw an opportunity to transform this natural phenomenon into a structured tourism product.
“Nigeria is not just a country; we are a global vibe. So, we asked ourselves: how do we package that vibe into a tourism experience that drives jobs, revenue, and international attention? Naija Flavour is our answer,” he said.
To amplify cultural tourism, NTDA also unveiled a theatrical production titled Echoes of the Drums—a celebration of unity, ecotourism, folklore, and Nigeria’s ancestral heritage. Written by Ola Awakan and directed by Isioma Williams, the production will serve as a centrepiece for cultural storytelling.
Awakan expressed appreciation for institutional partners including The Monoliza Abuja, NIHOTOUR, the National Troupe of Nigeria, CBAAC, NFVCB, and GOTHAD.
He called on the media, corporate bodies, SMEs, and creative entrepreneurs to support the movement and seize the opportunities Naija Flavour will unlock.
“Let the flavours travel. Let the world know that Nigeria is shaping tourism with innovation, entertainment, and economic impact,” he said.
Encouraging Nigerians and global visitors to save the date, he added: “Naija Flavour is a celebration of our diversity, creativity, and innovation. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, we will continue to build a tourism industry that generates income, sustains jobs, and promotes national pride. Let the drums speak. Let the flavours rise. Let Nigeria shine.”
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