The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has unveiled the 2025 cohort of its Unearth Fellows, reinforcing its mission to nurture the next generation of cultural leaders across the region.
Unearth, a flagship MOWAA initiative, offers early-career professionals transformative learning experiences through hands-on training and mentorship. By doing so, it not only strengthens professional skills in the heritage and arts sectors but also deepens engagement with local history and cultural traditions.
This year, fifteen postgraduate students, including Ekpu Gladness Eguavoen Aisosa, Momoh Taiye Josephine, Akure Victorianah, Bolaji Mofeyiseke, Popoola Zainab, Adams Blessing, Olagbemi Oluwafisolami, Amah Okorie, Yunusa Olayinka, Masara Peter, Idris Mariam, Loukdal James, Idemudia Blessing, and Igbinomwanhia Timothy, will embark on a fellowship that combines workshops, mentorship sessions, and field-based projects. Together, they will gain hands-on experience in post-excavation activities, museum practices, and community-led projects while building interdisciplinary skills that connect archaeology with contemporary cultural life.
MOWAA emphasized the importance of this fellowship in shaping the future of heritage practice across West Africa. The institution stated that the 2025 fellows embody creativity, curiosity, and commitment to cultural preservation, and through Unearth, they will carry Africa’s shared heritage into the future with fresh vision.
Since launching in 2022, the programme has expanded beyond archaeology, creating opportunities for cross-disciplinary learning and collaborative community projects. Through its partnership with the British Museum, Unearth continues to evolve as a dynamic platform that prepares young professionals to reimagine heritage as a living resource.
As the 2025 edition begins, the programme underscores MOWAA’s role as a growing hub for cultural education and artistic development in West Africa, while connecting global audiences to the richness of African heritage.
