The Glover Memorial Hall on Marina Road, Lagos Island, Tuesday, was a bee-hive of activities as top Celebrities and Captains of various industries converged to witness the launch and unveiling of the Creative Industry Group (CIG) Festival logo and world press conference.
Photos from the launch and unveiling of the Creative Industry Group (CIG) Festival logo
President of the Creative Industry Group (CIG), Ambassador Felix Duke, a veteran in the creative arts industry intimated all present that the aim of the event was to draw attention to the upcoming first of its kind 7-day Festival of arts which will include: intellectual symposiums, educational sessions, talent hunts, foods, fashion and film exhibitions, parties, concerts, road shows as well as a creativity award ceremony.
“The festival is meant to create an atmosphere of oneness in an ambience that celebrates excellence while showcasing Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and tourism potentials. It is basically a landmark event that has the potentials to positively impact on the creative landscape of Nigeria. This festival will use innovation and dynamism as a tool for community development. The week-long festival shall attract local and foreign investment into Nigeria’s creative sector”, he said.
The star-studded event was compered by the ace comedian, Koffi Noel. It was graced by the prescence of entertainment big wigs like: Elvina Ibru, Emeka Ossai, Tmac Omatsola Itseli, Pupa Orits Williki. Also present were representatives from the real estate giants, Property World Africa Network (PWAN), who are also sponsors of the event, while popular disc jockey, DJ Humility ensured there was no dull moment as the one in charge of music policy.
The festival, which is expected to take place from the 21st to 27th, November at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) had suffered some unavoidable postponements due to the ravaging Corona Virus pandemic.
Photos from the launch and unveiling of the Creative Industry Group (CIG) Festival logo
Speaking to journalists at the event, a doyen of the movie industry, Emeka Ossai, who is the Creative Industry Group’s Director of Strategies and Communications said that the group was conceptualised to avoid any role conflict with existing bodies in the country.
