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A day filled with culture, creativity, dialogue, and unforgettable performances As we celebrated the World Day for Cultural Diversity and the 150th Anniversary of Kim Koo on May 21st at KCCN, we were reminded that culture remains one of the most powerful forces for unity, identity, and development. Thank you to everyone who made this event truly special — from the amazing performers and panelists to the talented Kim Koo cultural contest participants and guests who joined the celebration. Photos:

From heartfelt stories on “Why I Learn Korean” to impressive creativity and expression, our contestants truly brought their best to the stage at the 2026 KCCN Sejong Korean Writing Contest Finale on May 19th. Congratulations to all participants and winners for making the event inspiring, competitive, and unforgettable! Photos:

The K-Heritage Festival Abuja held on May 16th was more than an event. It was a vibrant journey through Korea’s rich traditions and global pop culture phenomenon. Thank you to every performer, guest, and supporter who made the day truly special. Until next time! Photos:

What an unforgettable celebration of Korean food, culture, and creativity at the 2026 Hansik Contest on 28th March. From electrifying K-pop performances to immersive Hansik exhibitions, games, and an incredible showcase of talent in the kitchen, the 2026 Hansik Contest Grand Finale truly delivered an experience to remember. After an intense showdown behind the scenes, we witnessed the crowning moment LIVE at Truck Central… and a huge congratulations to our winners: 1st Place – Victor Mac - Adonai 2nd Place – Oluwasegun Faith 3rd Place – Favour Dajibesh Your passion and dedication brought the soul of authentic Korean cuisine to life!  Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event so vibrant and special. Photos:

On 5th February, the Korea–Nigeria Song Camp & Music Collaboration Program culminated in a vibrant Live Stage showcase at the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria. Audiences experienced electrifying performances by Korean artists Seo Yena and Haneung Lee alongside the premiere of the original Afrobeats–K-Music fusion track created in collaboration with FirstKlaz. The evening celebrated creativity, innovation, and the powerful blend of Afrobeats and Korean popular music — proving that when cultures connect, music speaks louder than words. Photos:

On 2nd February, the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria hosted an engaging Music Production Workshop as part of the Korea–Nigeria Song Camp & Music Collaboration Program. The session focused on music production insights, arrangement techniques, vocal direction, and artistic development, led by Korean industry professionals; Haneung Lee (Music Composer/Producer) and Seo Yena (Vocalist). Bima and Atela participated in a one-day masterclass and listening session among other Nigerian artists in Abuja, while FirstKlaz began an intensive collaborative production process. The workshop created a dynamic space for professional exchange, networking, and the fusion of Afrobeats and Korean popular music. Photos:

On 25th June, students of Total Academy visited KCCNigeria. They had a tour of the ongoing "K-pop Meets Korean Traditional Music" Exhibition and learned about the rich branches of traditional Korean music embedded in various K-pop works. They also painted the Korean traditional mask also known as Tal as a fun activity during the excursion. Photos:

On 19th March, students of Triumphant Kiddies Academy, visited the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria to explore the Korean culture. During the tour, they learned about the history and philosophy of Hangeul (Korean Alphabet) and other Korean Cultural objects namely; Hanbok, Hanok, and Hansik. Additionally, they painted the Korean traditional mask also known as Tal as a fun activity during the excursion. Photos:

On March 12, a second group of students from Stella Maris School Abuja visited KCCNigeria. They learned about various aspects of the Korean culture and participated in a Taekwondo demonstration session and Korean traditional masks (Tal) decoration as a fun activity for the excursion. Photos:

On March 11, students of Stella Maris School Abuja visited KCCNigeria. The students through the K-culture box learned about various aspects of Korean culture such as Hangeul (Korean characters), Korean traditional clothing(Hanbok), Korean traditional House (Hanok), Korean traditional food (Hansik), Traditional Korean Music instruments and traditional masks (Tal). For cultural activities, they participated in a Taekwondo session and decorated Korean traditional masks (Tal). Photos:

On February 25th, students from Bellevue Academy Abuja visited the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria to immerse themselves in and explore Korean culture. During their visit, the students discovered various elements of Korean culture, including Hangeul (the Korean alphabet), traditional Korean clothing (Hanbok), the architecture of Korean homes (Hanok), Korean cuisine (Hansik), traditional Korean musical instruments, and cultural masks (Tal). Additionally, the students had the opportunity to learn basic conversational Korean phrases, explore Korean food through the Korean Culture Box and Hansik Box, and create their own traditional Korean masks (Tal). Photos:

On February 18th, students from Harbour Academy visited the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria to immerse themselves in Korean culture. During the visit, they explored the history and philosophy behind Hangeul (the Korean Alphabet) as well as other cultural artifacts, including the Hanbok, Hanok, and Hansik. As part of the experience, the students also participated in a fun activity, painting traditional Korean masks known as Tal. Photos: