Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy Hannatu Musawa has highlighted Africa’s involvement in the G20 Ministers of Culture Meeting as a pivotal moment for the continent.
Speaking at the Salvador Convention Centre in Brazil over the weekend, Musawa, who represented the African Union, emphasized Africa’s rich cultural heritage and its importance in driving economic growth, social cohesion, and global unity.
Musawa, also the 1st Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau of the Specialized Technical Committee on Youth, Culture, and Sports within the African Union’s 55-state membership, expressed gratitude to G20 members for extending an invitation to Africa. “Africa’s cultural diversity is our greatest strength, and we must leverage it to drive development, unity, and shared growth,” she remarked.
Throughout the meeting, Musawa held bilateral discussions with key cultural representatives from countries including Saudi Arabia, Angola, South Africa, Korea, China, and France. A notable highlight was her engagement with Brazil’s Minister of Culture, where they discussed the renovation of Nigeria’s Cultural House in Salvador. This center is intended to serve as a hub for preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage and advancing the Nigeria Destination 2030 initiative, which aims to boost Nigeria’s global cultural presence.
Africa’s participation in the G20 Ministers of Culture Meeting signifies the continent’s growing role on the global cultural stage, reflecting a strengthened commitment to using cultural heritage as a pathway to sustainable development and greater international collaboration.
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