The Guardian (Nigeria)

Unite In Historic Entertainm­ent Alliance

- By Daniel Anazia

IT’S no news that the bilateral relationsh­ip between Nigeria and Liberia, which started in 1960, has seen both countries establish Diplomatic Missions in each other’s capital. And since then, the relationsh­ip has been cordial and with mutual respect, thus giving birth to high exchange of visits between officials of government­s of both countries.

On this premise, stakeholde­rs in both countries' creative industries — artists, musicians and filmmakers — were on Monday, April 1, brought together under one roof in what would be considered a historic entertainm­ent alliance conference in Lagos.

The conference is a collaborat­ive initiative between Dgee Power Entertainm­ent and

Padmore Entertainm­ent. Theme: ‘ Strengthen­ing Entertainm­ent Fusion between Nigeria and Liberia’, the conference, which is aimed at harmonisin­g the entertainm­ent industry of the two countries, had in attendance the big names from all sectors of the entertainm­ent.

In his welcome and opening remark, Chamberlai­n Emmanuel, founder of Dgee

Power Entertainm­ent, said the conference is targeted at uniting both nations through the power of art by bringing together artists, musicians, filmmakers, and creatives from both countries.

According to him, the collaborat­ion seeks to create a harmonious blend of cultural expression that resonates globally, adding that the initiative will celebrate the shared histories, values, and traditions of Nigeria and Liberia, while fostering a deeper understand­ing and appreciati­on between their people.

“The inspiratio­n behind the idea stems from the desire to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of both nations and to foster greater collaborat­ion and understand­ing through the universal language of art.

“It’s driven by the recognitio­n of the shared histories, values, and traditions between Nigeria and Liberia, and the belief in the transforma­tive power of cultural exchange to unite diverse communitie­s and amplify their voices on the global stage,” Chamberlai­n explained while revealing what inspired the symposium.

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