Creative Industry
TAPP Shortlists 5 Students For Final Playwriting Prize
Joel Ajayi
The organizer of The Arojah Students Playwriting TAPP 2020 has shortlisted 5 universities Student across the country for the Final of the maiden edition TAPP 2020
In a statement signed by the Prize Administrator Paul Liam on Wednesday in Abuja saying Winners will be announced in October.
The names of the student and the institution includes; Bayowa Ayomide (University of Toronto): Recyclable Chairs; Ojo Joshua Miracle (Obafemi Awolowo University): Justice: A Mirage; Ojo Olumide Emmanuel (ABU Zaria): Headless Sacrifice; Omowunmi Damilola Osuolale (University of Ibadan): A Tale Told by Idiots and Yusuf Abdulkadir (ABU Zaria): The Just Cause.
According to the statement, following up on the long list, released on August 1, 2020, we are pleased to announce the shortlist for the maiden edition of The Arojah Student’s Playwriting Prize (TAPP 2020). They are (in alphabetical order):
“To provide exposure for the shortlisted playwrights, a play reading session would be organized for them on Saturday, September 5, 2020; to enable them to engage with the literary community.
“And to further horn their playwriting skill, the top 30 playwrights from this competition will participate in an online Playwriting Masterclass (Playwriting and Creative Process) with Makinde Adeniran and UK based, Rob Wilson on Saturday, September 19.
“This maiden edition of the prize was adjudicated by the Head of Theatre and Performing Arts, Bayero University, Kano; Ola Ifatimehin, Ph.D.; award-winning playwright, literary critic and legal practitioner, Isaac Attah Ogezi and Korean based playwright, scholar and communication consultant, Okeke Izuchukwu Job.
This year’s competition is focused on Transparency, Governance, Anti-Corruption, and Culture of Accountability.
The initiative is supported by MacArthur Foundation and CITAD and by endorsed by the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) while powered by Arojah Royal Theatre and the International Centre for Creative and Performing Arts (ICCPA).
Creative Industry
Emirates Holidays Unveils Thailand Pass with Up to 40% Savings
Joel Ajayi
Emirates Holidays has introduced the Thailand Pass, offering travellers exclusive discounts and complimentary benefits across shopping, dining, leisure and tourist attractions in Thailand.
The initiative provides Emirates Holidays customers travelling to Thailand with savings of up to 40 per cent, with no minimum spending requirement, alongside special offers designed to enhance their holiday experience.
Under the programme, customers can redeem shopping and dining vouchers at 14 participating malls across Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Krabi and Chiang Mai. To access the benefits, travellers are required to present their vouchers and a copy of their passports at participating outlets to collect their Welcome Packages.
The Thailand Pass also includes complimentary shuttle services between centralwOrld and Central Village Bangkok, as well as free VIP lounge access at both locations.
Beyond shopping and dining, customers can enjoy Buy One, Get One Free offers on selected attractions and experiences across Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Krabi. Participating brands include Playsquare Laser Tag, Playmondo, Swensen’s, Auntie Anne’s, Aquaria Phuket, OTO Playpark and Monowheel.
The package also offers an additional five per cent discount on Karmakamet wellness products.
The launch comes as Thailand continues to attract Emirates Holidays customers, with bookings increasing by 10 per cent year-on-year, according to the company.
The initiative further strengthens Emirates’ presence in the Southeast Asian destination. The airline recently deployed its Airbus A350 aircraft to Phuket and currently operates retrofitted Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft featuring Premium Economy cabins on services to Bangkok.
Emirates operates 49 weekly flights to Thailand, reflecting sustained demand for the destination and supporting the introduction of additional holiday benefits.
The Thailand Pass applies to eligible package bookings made until March 31, 2027. Customers can secure their holidays with a deposit and benefit from a flexible cancellation policy, providing additional time to arrange visas where necessary or make changes to their travel plans.
The offer is available to Emirates Holidays customers booking from selected markets, including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, the United Kingdom’s neighbouring European markets and other participating countries.
Further information, including eligibility requirements and terms and conditions, is available at Emirates Holidays Thailand.
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