Dance It Out

Dance is a form of artistic expression. Where the use of rhythm and motion with one’s body tells an entire story.

The story the kids of Lagos Nigeria are trying to tell, is that of their fight for education.

Many children of Nigeria have to bear the pain of their education coming to an end, due to their parents financial standing. Unfortunately, with a majority of Nigeria’s population living in poverty, not being able to pay for kids schooling is not an unknown practice. An alarming 10.5 million Nigerian children are not in school.

Seyi Oluyole, a choreographer and scriptwriter is changing that alarming reality. Oluyole is the founder of Dream Catchers, a dance group that helps street kids and kids of low income families get back into school.

The kids of the group are performing dances that are being noticed by many around the world, yet the challenge remains. Not getting the needed financial support, Dream Catchers is still working towards a brighter future.

   

Linus Unah

“Using dance to get Nigeria’s street kids back in school.”

Aljazeera.com

March 2, 2019

https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/dance-nigeria-street-kids-school-190301231810501.html

 Come and Explore 

Tourism is at an all time high.

With some people discovering a passion or even an obsession for traveling. Others are using travel to build an entire career. Whatever the case may be, who doesn’t love to travel. Especially to a place like Nigeria! A country so rich in culture, arts, fashion, and beautiful sights to explore.

Mark More, a tourism expert and the chief executive officer of Motley Travels & Logistics Ltd, talks about all things tourism and how governmental support would positively impact Nigeria’s economy.

He mentions that, unwanted foreign exchange rates are affecting Nigeria tourism. Driving tourist to explore outside of Nigeria in neighboring countries. That, along with the out of shape of certain tourist destination are some of the causes for why the tourism medium isn’t meeting its full potential.

Government interference would be much appreciated in this aspect. Bringing development and upgrading to these destinations would aid in tourism.

Many of these destinations are used to celebrate lifelong memories. Making sure the destinations are up to quality will be a positive thing for both tourism and the economy.

Jerry Emanson.

“Tourism in Nigeria, The Next Big Thing.”

November 30, 2018

https://leadership.ng/2018/11/30/tourism-in-nigeria-the-next-big-thing-mark-more/