CENTRE FOR BLACK AND AFRICAN ARTS AND CIVILIZATION ACT
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An Act establishes the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization to study, preserve, and promote the arts and culture of black Africa. It targets researchers, scholars, artists, and cultural practitioners, including African diaspora communities. The centre conducts research and projects African culture globally.
CENTRE FOR BLACK AND AFRICAN ARTS AND CIVILIZATION ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) to study, preserve, and promote the arts, culture, and civilisation of black Africa.
Who Does It Target?
Researchers and scholars in African studies Artists and cultural practitioners The Federal Ministry of Information and Culture African diaspora communities
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Preserve and promote the cultural heritage of black Africans, conduct research on African civilisation, and project African culture globally.
Key Features
Cultural Research: Conducts and publishes research on African art, history, and civilisation. Cultural Preservation: Documents and preserves intangible and tangible elements of African cultural heritage. International Promotion: Promotes African culture through international exhibitions, exchanges, and publications. Education: Provides educational resources and programmes on African arts and civilization.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nationwide; international reach Beneficiaries: African cultural heritage; researchers; diaspora Funding: Federal Government appropriations
How to Access
Research partnerships: engage CBAAC Secretariat Cultural resources: accessible through CBAAC library and archives International collaborations: via diplomatic and cultural channels Application method: Engage CBAAC through the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.cbaac.gov.ng Contact: Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC)
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly as the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) Act. Operates alongside the National Council for Arts and Culture Act, the National Museums and Monuments Act, and the Nigerian Film Corporation Act. Aligns with the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions and the African Union Agenda 2063 on African cultural identity.