Nigeria’s
culture
Across Nigeria today, there is a growing disconnect between the people and their cultural heritage, evident in the limited depth of knowledge many have about it. Young Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora, often struggle to trace the history of their cultures, from their ancient roots to their modern-day expressions. My Village People exists to cover this gap
stories
preserved.
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A Multimedia Tour of Culture Guided By Indigenous voices.
My Village People is an immersive multimedia tour and showcase of Nigeria’s rich and diverse cultures, explored city by city, town by town, through the voices of indigenous people; ‘tour guides’ (monarchs, community leaders, etc.) who live out these cultures daily, particularly older generations before their stories are lost due to aging. They are the “village people” in My Village People.
Reframing A Narrative
The name My Village People is an ode to the indigenous people who live out these cultures daily, recognising that it is they who shape and sustain indigenous culture. It is also a deliberate attempt to reframe the negative connotations that surround the term “village people” in pop culture discourses, where they are often portrayed as evil, fetish, or backward. We are flipping that narrative by affirming that village people are not villains, but custodians of rich, beautiful cultures worthy of celebration.
MEET OUR CREATORS
Meet the creators and cultural custodians bringing these stories to life through film, photography, and research.
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Director
@Jani
Janis Tunde
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Editor
@anita
Anita Banks
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Writer
@emekus
Emeka Diol
PRESS RELEASE
See how My Village People is making waves across media platforms.
My Village People Launches to Spotlight and Preserve Nigeria’s Rich Cultural Heritage Through Multimedia Storytelling
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Preserving Culture, One Story at a Time: My Village People Debuts as Nigeria’s Multimedia Cultural Showcase
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