Cultural Heritage Dance

Preserving and celebrating traditional Ekpo dance forms

Our Eyes Will Never Be Shut In Life Or Death.

Like The Eyes Of A Fish That Never Closes In Life Or Death, We See Our Past As We Bring It To The Present In Order To Carry It Forth To The Future.

Our Tradition Is Our Future.

We Are The Future Of Our Tradition.

The Pillars Of Anyen Iyak Foundation Of Art And Culture

Cultural Regeneration, Preservation, And Continuity

Preserving And Passing Down The Unique Traditions, Customs, And Values Of Akwa Ibom's Indigenous Communities Is Vital For Sustaining Its Cultural Identity. This Pillar Is Dedicated To Discovering, Showing, And Maintaining These Cultural Elements Through Targeted Research Initiatives And Comprehensive Documentation Efforts, Ensuring They Remain Relevant And Accessible For Both Present And Future Generations.

Unification Of The African Art And Culture Ecosystem

This Pillar Focuses On Building A Connected Network For Individuals Within Africa's Art And Culture Ecosystem, Fostering Collaboration, Knowledge-Sharing, And Mutual Growth. It Aims To Break Down Silos By Encouraging Partnerships And Instilling A Shared Sense Of Responsibility To Uplift And Support One Another.

Artistic Development

This Pillar Is Dedicated To Supporting And Empowering Artists Within And Beyond Akwa Ibom State By Fostering A Vibrant Environment For Creativity And Expression. It Focuses On The Holistic Development Of Artists By Equipping Them With The Skills, Knowledge, And Tools To Realize Their Great Work, Providing Platforms To Amplify Their Voice And Showcase Their Work To Local And Global Audiences.

Our Projects

Discover the initiatives we're working on to make a difference in communities worldwide.

Ekonke

Story telling and folklore

Something Big is Coming

We're working on an exciting new initiative that will transform how we approach community development. Stay tuned for updates!