Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa has hailed the cultural exchange between Nigeria and Spain, highlighting the shared histories and creative expressions that unite the two nations. The Minister made this known at the unveiling of the “Blue Africa: Stories Woven in Indigo” exhibition which took place at the Nike Art Gallery in Abuja at the weekend. The exhibition, Coordinated by the Embassy of Spain, Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Museum of Anthropology and Mamah Gallery Spain, the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, and Nike Arts Gallery in Nigeria showcased the beauty and significance of indigo dye in African textile traditions.
Musawa, who was represented by Ugochi Akudo-Nwosu, Director of Entertainment and Creative Economy, praised and described the exhibition as a journey through time and space and commended the Embassy of Spain for its dedication to cultural diplomacy. “This exhibition is a celebration of the profound cultural exchange between Nigeria and Spain, as well as the West African Sub-region. It highlights the rich tapestry of our shared histories, traditions, and creative expressions.
“Blue Africa: Stories Woven in Indigo is more than just an exhibition of art; it is a journey through time and space, a dialogue between the past and the present. It showcases the intricate techniques and the profound symbolism of indigo dyeing, a craft that has been passed down through gener.
