Erosion Of Nigerian Culture,Tradition  Won’t Stand-Group

Emajo Africa Arts Initiative (EMAAI),has expressed its  commitment  to promote  and preserve  arts, culture and tradition which are gradually being eroded by the Western influence.

Margaret Matsimouna,the coordinator of the group, said  that the initiative was popular in the dance entertainment industry in Nigeria and the Diaspora.

She said:“We have risen to the point of using dance as a positive tool in many facets of life.Dance can also be used as a tool for youths development, discovering and nurturing talents, entertainment and training in secondary schools,” she said.

Matsimouna said that part of the group’s goals was to develop and empower young talents in the society.

“We strive to create platforms and expressions, thereby creating a synergy between culture and education, using the arts as the medium of choice.With our passion and drive for greater work, we won’t stop the pursuit to promote African culture and heritage,” the group’s coordinator said.

Besides,Mr John Emmanuel, Co-founder, EMAAI, said that the initiative was organising a project titled: “Nkpo Nkang”, which translate to “Wonders from the Akwa Ibom” tribe of Nigeria.

He described the project as a workshop where opportunities would be opened to different groups and talents.

“We desire to celebrate our indigenous African culture.We believe that by offering this workshop, we are facilitating an area of education and aside from the educational purpose of the project, everyone who comes will leave with memories that last forever,” he said.

He urged the governments, individuals and external bodies to assist the group to achieve the goal of using dance as a tool for enhancing the positive use of talents.

He added that the development will  help  explore  potential without limits, and serve as a tool for educating young, budding minds and self awareness