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A curated record of independent journalism, cultural reviews, and industry honours documenting Farida Atanda’s creative direction and Red Cap Entertainment’s live productions.

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INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM & FEATURES

Direct links to published reports, critical features, and cultural reviews across national and international press.

The Nation Newspaper 21 June 2026
By Edozie Udeze

“Turning 'brain-drain' to cultural advantage”

An in-depth cultural feature detailing Farida Atanda’s academic background in Law (LL.B in Common Law, University of Ilorin, 2018) and her creative practice delivering major diaspora heritage showcases in the UK, including the Traders Fair & Cultural Showcase in Sheffield and Igbo Nuptials Showcase 2.0.

P.M. News Nigeria 17 Nov 2023
By Michael Adesina

“Pan-African Royal Nuptials & Alaga Showcase in Accra”

Documenting Farida Atanda’s creative direction and production staging at the National Theatre of Ghana in Accra, exploring traditional Yoruba matrimonial customs, sovereign regalia, oral chants, and cross-cultural heritage presentation.

Vanguard News 14 Aug 2026
Entertainment & Culture Desk

“Farida Atanda and Others Bag Scream Honours”

Reporting on Farida Atanda receiving prestigious honours for creative direction and live cultural production at the 2026 Scream Awards, recognizing her leadership in heritage-led public experiences.

Official Citations & Industry Honours

INSTITUTIONAL HONOURS & CULTURAL CITATIONS

Prestigious recognitions and merit citations awarded by pan-African and international cultural bodies.

2026 Merit Award

Scream Awards — Creative Direction

Awarded by Scream Media Africa in recognition of outstanding excellence in live cultural event production, artistic direction, and authentic heritage staging.

2025 Leadership Citation

The AFRI-BALL Cultural Honouree

Conferred in London for visionary leadership in African diaspora heritage preservation, community arts engagement, and cross-cultural public production.

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