A cultural awakening is currently underway as Mrs. Ronke Adeniyi hosts an event titled “Rooted in Culture” on Saturday.
The ongoing program at MUSON Centre Lagos, is designed to reconnect children and teenagers with African traditions, while instilling pride in their identity as Africans and black people.
Mrs. Adeniyi explained that the initiative seeks to counter the gradual erosion of indigenous values in Nigeria. According to her, many children today struggle to speak their native dialects, while parents increasingly favor English names over traditional ones—an outcome she links to colonial legacies and misplaced notions of modernity.
“The aim of this program is to teach children more about their culture and to remind them that there is no shame in being African or black,” she said. “We want them to embrace their traditions with pride.”
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The event features colorful displays of African heritage, with participants dressed in diverse traditional attires representing Nigeria’s major ethnic groups. The program also showcases cultural performances and storytelling sessions, highlighting the richness of local customs.
Parents and community leaders present at the event have praised the initiative as a timely reminder of the need to pass cultural values to the next generation.
The “Rooted in Culture” program is expected to spark wider conversations on preserving Africa’s heritage while empowering young people to take pride in their identities.
