2025: the year art and culture took center stage

THISDAYLIVE highlights 2025 as a pivotal year for art and culture in Nigeria.

A report from THISDAYLIVE describes 2025 as the year when art and culture took center stage. This assessment underscores the prominence of cultural activities throughout the year. The publication positions this development as a key highlight in Nigeria's evolving landscape.

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Vibrant studio scene of African artists Driemo and Tyla with collaborators, celebrating 2025 Afrobeats album and single releases.
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African musicians release new albums and singles in 2025

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Several prominent African artists have dropped or announced new music projects in late 2025, showcasing the vibrant Afrobeats and pop scenes. From Malawian singer Driemo's sophomore album to South African star Tyla's upcoming single, these releases highlight collaborations and personal storytelling across the continent.

In 2025, Japan featured a vibrant cultural landscape alongside a quiet tension between cosmopolitan ideals and resurgent conservatism. The Japan Times' 20 Questions column highlighted diverse views on creativity, tradition, and cultural hybridity through more than two dozen interviews this year.

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ThisDayLive features an article advocating for reforms in disclosure practices. The piece highlights the need for greater transparency in relevant sectors.

In 2025, Japan's performing arts scene buzzed with genre collisions and tradition updates. Kabuki engaged anime fans, noh fused with techno beats, and the field shifted toward outward, collaborative, and global motion.

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In February 2026, the Philippines will celebrate National Arts Month under the theme “Ani ng Sining: Katotohanan at Giting (Product of Art: Truth and Courage),” promoting collaboration among seven art forms to inspire truth and courage. The event opens on February 1 at Luneta Park in Manila and will be observed across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address a joint session of Nigeria's National Assembly on December 19, 2025, to present the proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill. This annual fiscal event follows formal notifications to lawmakers. Security measures will ensure smooth proceedings at the assembly complex.

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A recent article in Daily Trust urges readers to rededicate themselves to divine service as the new year 2026 begins, reflecting on the swift passage from December 31, 2025.

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2025 declared year of retirement security for pensioners

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Korean culture achieves global milestones in 2025

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