The National headquarters of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has shown its readiness to collaborate with the Drum Online Media Incorporation, Canada, the organisers of the annual Pan-Afrika Drum Festival in Canada for the 2024 edition of the estival, slated for June 27 and 28 in Mississauga and Toronto, Canada.
This was contained in a press statement made available to Africa Travel Herald (ATH) by the Convener of the global and prestigious cultural festival, Prince Segun Akanni. Prince Akanni said, “sometime ago, a letter of partnership was sent to Dr. Chris Isiguzo, President, Nigerian Union of Journalists(NUJ) to partner NUJ to organize the African Media Nite Out, as part of the activities to celebrate the 2024 edition of Pan-Afrika Drum Festival.
In his words, Chris disclosed that the union will collaborate with Prince Segun Akanni, the Publisher of the Drum Online Media incorporation and convener of the Pan-Afrika Drum Festival to organize the inaugural edition of the African Media scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Fuzion Banquet Hall, Mississauga, Canada.
The NUJ President said: “We have carefully reviewed your proposal, and we are excited about the opportunity to partner with your organization on this remarkable cultural festival.
“The NUJ recognizes the significance of cultural festivals in fostering unity, inclusivity, and celebrating the rich and diverse heritage of Africa.
“Your initiative to integrate various African Drum Festivals into a unified Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival aligns with our core values of unity and promoting cultural heritage, with the theme, “Exploring the Dynamism of African Drums and Canadian Multiculturalism for Global Unity, Inclusivity, and Development,” speaks to the heart of multiculturalism and diversity, which themes we deeply appreciate and advocate.

We are honoured to contribute to the success of this festival and the Africa Media Nite Out. We understand the importance of recognizing and celebrating Canadian and African journalists who have made remarkable contributions to to the field of journalism and betterment of the society.
“ The collaboration between the NUJ and your organization in the selection and honouring of media personalities is an opportunity we eagerly embrace.
“Further, we are committed to supporting the overall organization of the 2024 Drum Festival in Canada.

“We believe in that vibrant The Africa Media Nite out will be held on the first day of the 2024 Pan-Afrika Drum Festival. Part of the activities will include awards for distinguished African journalists and personalities that have contributed tremendously in the development of African society through journalism and have contributed towards a better society through their writings and activities in the field of culture and tourism.
events to be introduced for the second edition Pan-Afrika Drum Festival in 2024. The Africa Media Nite Out, according to the Convener and Chief Promoter of the festival, Prince Segun Akanni, is aimed at “honouring and celebrating African journalists who have made tremendous contributions to the development of journalism in Africa, especially uplifting African societies and making them a better place.” To achieve this objective and ideal, the organisers of Pan-Afrika Drum Festival reached out to the NUJ for a partnership.
Speaking further, Akanni said: “The event will be an annual event in Canada. It offers African journalists the opportunity to have firsthand experience of the harmonious Canadian multi-ethnic society.”
In his acceptance letter to partner with the Pan-Afrika Drum Festival for the Media Nite Out, NUJ President, Mr. Chris Isiguzo said: “We have carefully reviewed your proposal, and we are excited about the opportunity to partner with your organization on this remarkable cultural event.
“The NUJ recognizes the significance of cultural festivals in fostering unity, inclusivity, and celebrating the rich and diverse heritage of Africa.
“Your initiative to integrate various African Drum Festivals into a unified Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival aligns with our core values of unity and promoting cultural heritage.
The theme, “Exploring the Dynamism of African Drums and Canadian Multiculturalism for Global Unity, Inclusivity, and Development,” speaks to the heart of multiculturalism and diversity, which themes we deeply appreciate and advocate.”
The Africa Media Nite out will be held on the first day of the 2024 Pan-Afrika Drum Festival. Part of the activities will include awards for distinguished African journalists and personalities that have contributed tremendously in the development of African society through journalism and have contributed towards a better society through their writings and activities in the field of culture and tourism.