As part of efforts to protect invaluable cultural heritage sites across the region, the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) hosted leading West African archaeologists and heritage experts for an inaugural seminar tagged “Futures of Archaeology: Archaeology and Heritage Management in West Africa Today – Challenges and Opportunities”, in Benin City, capital of Edo State. The […]
Sungbo Eredo heritage: Nigeria’s potential tourists’ hub Mustapha Temidayo
Sungbo-Eredo Heritage in Ilara-Epe, Lagos State that spans 160 kilometres has been in existence since the 13th Century. Being the largest monument in Africa, it is set to join the global monuments as it will place Nigeria as the global tourists’ hub. This is so because it enjoys the support of the French and American governments which will enable it to get global recognition from the United Nations Educational, Social and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). CHINAKA OKORO reports.
As early as 8:00 in the morning on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, high chiefs, women and community leaders of Ilara-Epe, the ancient kingdom situated in Eredo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State converged on the expansive palace of Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, Telade 1V.