We’re transporting one of our local tongues to the world - Sisi Oge

…unveils 2017 contestants, new logo

Idris Aregbe, CEO, First Heritage Solutions

Idris Aregbe, the Chief Executive Officer of 1st Heritage Solutions, has said that most social problems in Nigeria and Africa as a whole are due to the eroding of African culture due to embracing western culture.

He made this known at the unveiling of a new My Heritage My Pride logo and 2017 Sisi Oge contestants to mark the 10^th Anniversary edition of the pageant in Lekki Lagos recently.

“We are passionate and dedicated to promoting Africa’s Heritage for 10 years,” Idris stated, “and having worked with over four thousand contestants over the years, we are proud to say that Sisi Oge has been a success so far”.

According to the project coordinator, Folabi Ademosu, the 10th anniversary celebration boasts a line-up of activities that include celebrity match, African Hair Braiding Festival, Arts Exhibitions & Awards and fashion show & pageant.

Cross section of the contestants

Others are music & dance, drama and talent hunt.

“These activities are scheduled to hold between March 19 – 26, 2017,” Ademosu continued, “all in an attempt to promoting and projecting the African lady to the world.”

The grand finale holds on March 26, 2017 at the Civic Centre bringing the general public, industry stakeholders, government and the private sector under one roof in celebrating the African Heritage.

No. 1 Heritage Solutions, promoters of My Heritage, My Pride and Sisi Oge Beauty Pageant, is an image production company with a vision to becoming a foremost image maker and trendsetter in sub-Saharan African offering exceptional services. 

The event, which took place Nike Art Gallery, which witnessed the presence of the press, its matron, Nike Davies-Okundaye, a veteran Nollywood actor, Dejumo Lewis amongst others, promises to be a fun-filled and educating outing.