EPIA, PMAN partners on Edo Indigenous Concert

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By Isaac Eranga

Benin City: In a bid to promoting the rich cultural heritage of Edo people through Edo indigenous music, the Edo Progressive Indigenous Association (EPIA), has entered into partnership with the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) penultimate weekend. 

Speaking, the President of EPIA- Chief Dr. Omogiade E. Edokpolo said the vision behind the partnership is the creation of Edo Pman Indigenous Concert (EPIC). He said EPIC will create an indigenous platform where the people of Edo can listen to music sang in local dialects in a serene environment. 

"People coming from across the world to Edo State  will  now know where to relax and enjoy the best of Edo music spiced up with the rich Edo cultural dances. This is  what we have all been looking forward to. We are going to have cultural exchange programs with other countries so that more of our Artistes can go out to showcase our culture and musical heritage.

"No part of the world has rich cultural heritage like Edo. The problem is that we are not proud of our cultural uniqueness. It's time for us to be progressives.

"We want to build one indigenous platform where Edo people can go to listen to Edo music, including cultural interludes. EPIC will meet  the yearnings of Edo people at home and in the diaspora when it comes to Edo music. Hence, EPIC is going to be a bombshell every Edo indigenes and sponsors will like to tap into," said EPIA President and Founder.

Also speaking, the Governor of PMAN, Edo State Chapter- Comrade. Willy Eghe-Nova said the partnership is all about Edo people and not an individual thing.

"This is part of our  Administration's effort to promote indigenous  music to global audience as this show shall be screaming live on different social media platforms.

"This show is for all Edo Artistes to showcase our talents. It is an important  project that will stand the test of time and it will be handed over to every successor in office.

"We shall commence the weekly  show on Sunday, January 15, 2023  and the Grand Opening shall take place on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the same venue", he said

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