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Our Vision

MOWAA’s vision is to create a self-sustaining ecosystem in West Africa for heritage, craftsmanship, and contemporary arts.

Our Story
MOWAA’s vision is to create a self-sustaining ecosystem in West Africa for heritage, craftsmanship, and contemporary arts.
What's on

What's on at MOWAA

What’s on
What's on at MOWAA
The Institute

The engine room of knowledge generation and creative collaborations.

The Institute
The engine room of knowledge generation and creative collaborations.
Contemporary and Modern Art

La Biennale de Venezia 2024

MOWAA is the organiser of the Nigeria Pavilion at the 2024 La Biennale di Venezia.

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La Biennale de Venezia 2024
Events

Museum in the Making

The Institute opened its doors for two days for a special hard hat opening programme.

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Museum in the Making
Futures of Archaeology

MOWAA hosts a two-day seminar on West African Archaeology in Benin.

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MOWAA hosts a two-day seminar on West African Archaeology in Benin.
Support

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Learn more about how you can join the MOWAA team.

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Learn more about how you can join the MOWAA team.
An unbroken continuum of memory and living culture.