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Jos Wildlife Park Hosts The Honeybee Experience

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May 22, 2026

On Saturday 2nd May 2026, the Jos Wildlife Park hosted a pilot edition of The Honeybee Experience, invitees were immersed in the fascinating world of bees. 10 Exclusive attendees took part in the multi-station tour exploring the economic, ecological and cultural value of honeybees. This rich ecotourism campaign combines nature (bees and wildlife), education, agriculture, and local culture to promote awareness and encourage sustainability.

This initiative is facilitated by Afrobees9ja and Apis Interactive Network Ltd., in partnership with Bloom Niche Prime Ventures, under the auspices of the ongoing IDEAS TVET Beekeeping Training Programme, at Jos Wildlife Park.

Opening: The Honey Bar

The Honeybee Experience opened to special guests with a curated honey tasting titled, “The Honey Bar” where participants sampled seven (7) varieties of pure Nigerian honey sourced from flowering plants such as eucalyptus, sunflower, oil palm, acacia, citrus, locust bean, and shea butter.

The “Honey bar” was the visitor’s first stop, introducing them to a variety of distinct honey flavours. Young apiculturists in training guided guests through the honey bar, sharing facts about the traceability of the honey samples displayed, the botanical origins, flavour profiles and the unique properties associated with each.

Storytelling and Bee Trivia Engage Guests

In the museum conference room, participants engaged in trivia sessions that sparked curiosity and lively discussion, before proceeding to a documentary screening on bees and honey production, which highlighted the ecological importance of bees to human livelihoods and the broader ecosystem. The session continued with live quizzes, where participants deepened their understanding of bee communication, colony organisation, and the critical role of bees in global food production.

As a follow-up to honey tasting, this segment captures the essence of the Honeybee Experience while offering a deeper understanding of its lasting impact.

Live Hive Observation

One of the major highlights of the event was the hive observation, where participants wore protective veils to view a live bee colony through a transparent exhibition hive.

During the session, a guide identified the queen bee, worker bees, and drones while explaining their distinct roles within the colony structure.

Several attendees describe hive observation as their first close interaction with live bees. “I came in nervous, but I left fascinated,” a guest said after the demonstration. This moment during hive observation echoed the storytelling segment, reinforcing comprehension.

Honey-Based Cuisine

Local dishes prepared with honey were served at the Park Café. Menu offerings include masa with honey, awara glazed with honey, couscous served with honey gravy, unsweetened cakes paired with honey varieties, and beverages – honey cider and honey mead wine.

One of the anchors said the honey-cuisine demonstrates the versatility of honey in food culture and hospitality.

Honeybee Product Exhibition

During the exhibition, a demonstration of bee venom therapy thrilled volunteers who received controlled bee stings under supervision. They also explored various honeybee products including comb honey, beeswax, bee pollen and propolis, alongside beeswax-based cosmetics such as hair cream and body ointment.

The anchor of the exhibition mentioned that bee venom therapy is an ancient practice attracting growing scientific interest for its potential therapeutic applications. Bee venom contains melittin, a compound currently under scientific study for its potential anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties, including research into conditions such as arthritis and certain cancer types.

The exhibition highlights the potential of honeybee-derived products beyond nutrition and local dishes. It reveals a growing interest in apiculture innovations and their contributions to health, wellness, and sustainable development.

Tourism Booster

The Honeybee Experience amplifies ongoing efforts to position Plateau State as a tourist destination for natural and cultural experiences. Observers note that the initiative combines agriculture, conservation, food culture, and tourism in a way that could attract both local and international visitors to Jos Wildlife Park.

Following the successful launch of the VIP pilot edition, guests, organisers, and beekeeping trainees expressed optimism about its potential to become a major addition to Plateau State’s growing ecotourism industry.

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JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS 2026 Opens Call for Entries

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2 weeks ago

July 15, 2026

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The Joint Gospel Arts and Music Awards (JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS) has officially opened submissions for the 16th edition of its annual awards, inviting gospel creatives from across Northern Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to submit their works for consideration.

The submission window opens on Monday, 13 July 2026 and closes on Sunday, 9 August 2026.

Award Categories

Eligible entries are invited in the following categories:

Song of the Year
Artiste of the Year
Male Artiste of the Year
Female Artiste of the Year
Group of the Year
Dance Group of the Year
Video of the Year
Video Director of the Year
Audio Producer of the Year
Indigenous Traditional Song of the Year (songs performed purely in indigenous dialect or Hausa)
Indigenous Traditional Fusion Song of the Year (songs combining indigenous dialect, Hausa and English)
Afro Hip Hop Song of the Year (Rap)
Short Film of the Year
Collaboration of the Year
Next Rated Artiste of the Year
Album of the Year
Graphics Designer of the Year
New Artiste of the Year
Gospel Comedian of the Year
Spoken Word Artiste of the Year
Middle Belt Artiste of the Year
North West Artiste of the Year
North East Artiste of the Year

Submission Criteria

To qualify, entries must meet the following requirements:

Content must be gospel.
Content must have been released between January 2025 and June 2026.
Content must be available on at least one streaming platform.
Entries must include duplicate copies of recent photographs of the content creator.
Content artwork must accompany the submission.
The content creator must reside in Northern Nigeria or the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

How to Submit

Participants can submit their entries by email or through the official online nomination form.

Website: https://jogama.com.ng/submit-entry/

Online Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSex5Lq_vzlnUCqtS1wMAi9gSk58qRla5gsgUIqeK_USp-jo4g/viewform

Email: jogamagreen@gmail.com

Each submission should include:

Full name
Stage name (where applicable)
Title of the submitted work
Valid WhatsApp number

For further information and enquiries, visit www.jogama.com.ng, follow @jogamagreen on social media, or call 08034295946.

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JOGAMA UNVEILS THE OFFICIAL THEME FOR THE 16TH EDITION OF THE JOINT GOSPEL ARTS AND MUSIC AWARDS (JOGAMA) 2026

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July 10, 2026

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The Management of the Joint Gospel Arts and Music Awards (JOGAMA) is honoured to unveil the official theme for the 16th Edition of JOGAMA–The GREEN AWARDS 2026:
“A Sound That Cannot Be Silenced: Rooted in Faith, Rising in Influence.”

This year’s theme is inspired by the resilience of the Church in Northern Nigeria and the unwavering faith of countless believers who continue to worship, minister, and proclaim the Gospel despite persecution, insecurity, and other challenges confronting Christian communities.

Across many parts of Northern Nigeria, Christians have endured violence, displacement, intimidation, and the loss of loved ones. Yet, through every trial, the Church has continued to lift its voice in worship. Songs of hope still rise from congregations, the Gospel continues to be preached, and creatives remain committed to using their gifts to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ.

The theme is a declaration that no amount of opposition can silence the Gospel. The message of Christ has endured throughout history, overcoming persecution and hardship because it is founded on truth and sustained by God’s power.

As gospel creatives, we are called not only to produce excellent music and art but also to become voices of hope, healing, courage, and faith for a generation seeking light in difficult times. Our influence must be rooted in Christ, reflecting His love, truth, and redemption in every creative expression.

Speaking on the theme, the JOGAMA Management said:
“This theme is dedicated to every believer who has remained steadfast in the face of persecution, every worshipper who continues to sing despite sorrow, every minister who refuses to compromise the Gospel, and every creative who uses their gift to bring hope where there is despair. The Gospel cannot be silenced because Christ Himself is alive. As we remain rooted in faith, our influence will continue to rise, and the light of the Gospel will shine even brighter across Northern Nigeria and beyond.”

The 2026 JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS will celebrate gospel creatives whose lives and works reflect courage, excellence, faithfulness, and unwavering commitment to advancing God’s Kingdom.

As preparations begin for the 16th edition, JOGAMA calls on churches, ministries, gospel artistes, filmmakers, dancers, spoken word ministers, producers, and the entire Christian creative community to stand together in faith and continue proclaiming the Good News through every creative platform.

Because the Gospel is stronger than fear, louder than persecution, and eternal in its message.

JOGAMA, appreciating talents, glorifying the Master!