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British Council in partnership withYNaija.com (www.YNaija.com)has launched theWest Africa Arts Exchange(WAArtsExchange),a community of thetalentedartistsfrom West Africa and arts lovers across the world.
It will serve as a one-stop online destination for art enthusiasts interested in learning about the African contemporary art space as expressed by creatives aged 18-35.
TheWest Africa Arts Exchangewill showcase artistes working in diverse artgenres including music, visual arts, film/television, theatre, dance, design, fashion and gaming.The online platform is designed to progressively assess and admit talented artists who express interest in joining the community.
"Our work in arts createnew relationships between artists, organisations and audiences to develop stronger creative sectors around the world. We help artists break new ground, support creativity, and innovation. We also increase capacity by building skills to support livelihoods and cultural enterprise, extend safe spaces for creative exchange, and contribute to research and policy," saidOjomaOchai,Head of Arts,West Africa,BritishCouncil(www.BritishCouncil.org.ng), while speaking on the launch.
"Through our extensive and diverse networks in the UK and across the world, we create new opportunities and lasting connections.This partnership withYNaijawilllead to a more inclusive artscommunity, and we are delighted to be playing a big part in it," she added.
EdwinOkolo, Editor ofYNaija.com (www.YNaija.com)said, "As Nigeria's leading online platform focused on youth,YNaijaremains truly committed to showcasing the best stories and talents from Africa to global audiences. The newly launched platform,West Africa Arts Exchangewill helppromote collaborationand create even bigger opportunities for profiled artists."
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Follow the West Africa Arts Exchange community on:
Facebook (www.Facebook.com/westafricaartsexchange) and
Instagram @WestAfricaArtsExchange