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ZEN opens second studio in Lagos

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11 months ago

November 6, 2024

In a bid to create the right Synergy to further promote art and sports, particularly Archery, National Archery player Emmanuel Oyeleke has commissioned a multi purpose mega studio in Lagos.

Speaking during the unveiling of the multi purpose complex situated at Mende, Maryland, Lagos last weekend, Oyeleke said this was a dream come true.

“The journey has been one of patience, peserverance and endurance against all odds. But it has been fulfiling.I made a spontaneous decision to open this complex without perfection.

“This place was built under three months because of my passion for arts, sports and particularly Archery and humanity.It has been my life long idea to have something of this magnitude.

“It has taken a drain on my finances, but im grateful to God that this has become a reality. So we have a studio that will serve human needs and also give opportunities for further development of Archery and sports. This is Zen Studios second location with the other one located at Ilupeju. It can only get better.”

Oyeleke further declared ” We decided to celebrate this day with all to experience our spaces curated for special creatives to their best work.

The ambience and beauty will certainly always attract different people and create a hub for business and sports”.

The opening was attended by the creme of sports and arts enthusiasts.

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Nigeria and UAE Strengthen Ties, Explore New Opportunities in Tourism and Culture

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6 mins ago

October 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has emphasized the importance of empowering Nigeria as a gateway country to the black global community, highlighting the UAE’s support in achieving this goal.

The Minister made this known in Abuja on Wednesday when she met with the United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to Nigeria H.E. Salem Saeed Musabbeh Al Mahyoub Al Shamsi, to discuss ways to strengthen tourism and cultural ties between the two countries.

She congratulated Sheikha, the Secretary-General of the UN Tourism, on her historic appointment as the first female Secretary-General, noting that she is opening doors for women, inclusivity, and the power of the global south.

“It is very important for us now, as a country and as a gateway country to the black global community, to empower ourselves in a way that gives us a certain level of independence. Tourism now is power.

“We all know the importance of Tourism globally but we need to have a more curative relationship with the United Arab Emirates. We want to empower ourselves in a way that gives us a certain level of independence,” Minister Musawa said.

Minister Musawa highlighted Dubai’s success in transforming tourism and the potential for alignment between Nigeria and UAE in tourism and culture.

Earlier, H.E. Salem Saeed Musabbeh Al Mahyoub Al Shamsi welcomed the proposals and expressed commitment to strengthening ties.

“The UAE has become one of the top five industrial countries so let us find a common interest in culture and tourism to build a stronger relationship. I invite the Ministry to Abu Dhabi to see the development in Dubai to explore specific areas of cooperation in tourism and culture,” the Ambassador said.

The discussion also touched on Sheikha’s upcoming visit to Nigeria and potential cooperation in culture, tourism, and creative industries.

The UAE plans to invest in Nigeria’s film, music, and fashion industries. The Minister invited UAE officials to explore cooperation areas and assured them of Nigeria’s commitment to deepening ties.

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