Atlanta, GA – 05.28.14 - The 18th, Annual Nigerian Arts,
Culture and Music Festival is going to Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday July 3 through Sunday July 6th, 2014. This highly anticipated event will be held at
the Crowne Plaza Atlanta (Perimeter at the Ravinia), located at 4355 Ashford
Dunwoody Road. Organized and hosted by....
the Nigerian Reunion Corporation (NRC),
the four-day extravaganza will again feature the “best of the best” of what
Nigeria has to offer in business/financial opportunities, cultural/historical
richness, food, trends, entertainment and more. As in the past, the event will
reconnect friends and professional associates, while celebrating the Nigerian
Diaspora. The organizers will be dedicating this year’s festival as a special
tribute to the #BringBackOurGirls Campaign, in support of the Nigerian
schoolgirls kidnapped by the terrorist group Boko Haram and international
efforts to promote education of women and girls. Partnering with NRC on this
year’s reunion are Back Home Productions, Big A Entertainment, Big Moose
Entertainment, Chris Glory, Danick Productions, Jaguda, KDK Events, LG Events
Co., NotjustOK, Raging Bull and Under Da Rock. This year’s
Annual Nigerian Arts, Culture and Music Festival theme
is, “One Nigeria: Past Memories, Present Missions, Future
Progress!”
Attendees
will have the opportunity to network and dialog with many of Nigeria’s young and
progressive movers and shakers. Two major highlights will be the
Nigerian Image Awards, honoring the achievements of extraordinary people of
Nigerian descent in music, arts, service, education and other walks of life. And
the Rippin the Runway: Afro-Fusion Fashion Show, highlighting the unique
artistic worlds of fashion, music, and African culture. “This four-day
event will help further define who we are, what we have accomplished
professionally and personally, while focusing on the vast opportunities that
Nigeria offers,” said Segun Adeyina, NRC president. “We hope to bring more
attention to the #bringbackourgirls campaign, while also educating the world
about the significance of Nigeria and its Diaspora. All are welcome to attend
and enjoy this year’s festival.”
Other
highlights of “The Festival” will include an electrifying
concert-featuring one of Nigeria’s Mega Artist “Iyanya aka The Kukere Master”;
Nigerian Empowerment Symposium; Comedy Show-featuring one of Nigeria’s best and
funniest comedians “BasketMouth”; Family Picnic/Festival; Speed Dating; Mind of
a Nigerian; and Night Receptions.” “The Festival” will also feature a
daily morning workout boot camp (Staying Fly and Fit Boot Camp) and a special
time for spiritual reflection and connection. Formed in 1997,
NRC’s primary purpose is to promote and strengthen the image
and unity of Nigeria and the Nigerian Diaspora. Past reunions have been held in
Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New
Jersey, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The cost to attend
all Nigerian Reunion events is $125. For complete information on the 18th
Annual Nigerian Arts, Culture, and Music Festival, log on to www.nigerianreuniononline.com.
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