Theme: The Creative Industry As An Instrument for Youth & Economic Development
Baraxana Arts festival is a multidisciplinary/multicultural show off of creativity that spotlights African & Nigerian Ancient, Contemporary and futuristic Art and Culture, especially through Visual Arts, Fashion & Design and Performing Arts, because all other forms of art and culture can be expressed with ease through these platforms.
It is a healthy environment that promotes creative/cultural knowledge exchange in its rich artistic ambience as it focuses on building the career path of the artists involved, encourages people seeking to build a career in the arts and cultural sphere to forge ahead, and shows off the diverse cultures in Africa/Nigeria, which in turn makes it a continuous learning and exchange ground for the society at large. Whilst being an avenue for young artists and creatives to show off their mastery, it serves as a beacon of hope to cultures that are fast facing out and becoming mixed due to modernization. -- Even though this mix still gives rise to a new style that tells its story through different activities in this festival.
Panelists
There were a total of 7panelists & 7 Masterclasses made up of seasoned creatives in their field as our aim is to also impact knowledge.
Other Masterclasses included were The Business of Fashion & the Dance Business.
Speech, Lectures, Remarks & Cross-section of Audience
Opening Speech was delivered by Tally Ozegbe, Founder & Festival Director, Baraxana Arts Festival
Other People who gave remarks include:
Nanna D. Yakubu, Zonal Coordinator North-Central Zone,Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation
Ayuba David Job, CEO TomRuk iHub Multiverse
Coach Muyiwa Fasakin,Advisory Board Member of the United NationsWorld Creativity and Innovation Day/Week.
Cross-section of Audience
The Audience was made up of families, students from secondary schools & University, art enthusiasts, representatives from government agencies, freelancers, and artists.
Cross-Section of Baraxana Arts Festival 2018
Credits:
Tally Ozegbe, Henryezi Photography, Innocent Ogbozor, Rosabitxi Interiors, Mercy Ogoh, Gloria Akawo, Ruth Musa, Abigail Ologe, Google Startup Grind, Johnson Goselle,