WHEYHAM FOUNDATION (@WHEYHAMFdn) header
WHEYHAM FOUNDATION (@WHEYHAMFdn) profile picture

Heritage Connect & Cultural Diplomacy Programme

Kaduna, Nigeria
Joined October 2026
Photo by WHEYHAM FOUNDATION (@WHEYHAMFdn)Photo by WHEYHAM FOUNDATION (@WHEYHAMFdn)Photo by WHEYHAM FOUNDATION (@WHEYHAMFdn)Photo by WHEYHAM FOUNDATION (@WHEYHAMFdn)Photo by WHEYHAM FOUNDATION (@WHEYHAMFdn)Photo by WHEYHAM FOUNDATION (@WHEYHAMFdn)Photo by WHEYHAM FOUNDATION (@WHEYHAMFdn)Photo by WHEYHAM FOUNDATION (@WHEYHAMFdn)Photo by WHEYHAM FOUNDATION (@WHEYHAMFdn)Photo by WHEYHAM FOUNDATION (@WHEYHAMFdn)
KANO, WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! The Kano Roadshow of Heritage Connect 2026 was a powerful meeting point for culture, technology, creativity and conversations about the future of our heritage. #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
1
7
From engaging discussions to innovative demonstrations and cultural discoveries, the roadshow brought together people passionate about finding new ways to preserve, document and share our cultural identity.
1
1
One thing became clear: preserving our heritage does not mean leaving it in the past. It means embracing new possibilities that allow future generations to discover, experience and connect with it.
1
EVERY OBJECT HAS A STORY. EVERY STORY DESERVES TO BE PRESERVED. ILORIN, KWARA STATE 📅 17–18 NOVEMBER 2026 🕘 Tuesday & Wednesday | 9:00 AM WAT 🏨 Whitefield Hotels Limited, Plot 37, Along Gerewu Road, off Western Reservoir Road, Ilorin.
1
18
Digital storytelling and immersive technology can transform how people experience and connect with African heritage.” — Nneka Isaac-Moses, Goge Africa. #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
2
1
18
As cultural institutions digitise artefacts, collections, and archives, protecting these assets becomes increasingly important. #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
1
2
2
15
Rajat Tripathi, Technical Account Executive and Country Director at Qualys, explores how institutions can secure their digital assets, infrastructure, and archives in an era of AI-driven exploitation. #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
1
1
1
5
Digital preservation must go hand in hand with cybersecurity. What we preserve digitally must also be protected. #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
1
1
1
How can cultural institutions make heritage more accessible while protecting what makes it valuable? #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
1
2
2
12
Mrs Tola Akerele, GM/CEO of the National Theatre, shares an institutional perspective on heritage priorities, documentation, public access, and visitor engagement. #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
1
1
2
5
Preserving cultural heritage is not just about protecting the past. It is also about creating meaningful ways for people to experience and connect with it today. #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
1
1
1
Day 2 of the U.S. Embassy Abuja Virtual Technology Marketplace is here! #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
1
3
2
22
Building on yesterday’s conversations, today’s sessions will explore how technology can help cultural institutions preserve heritage, secure digital assets, and adopt innovative solutions responsibly. #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
1
1
2
7
Take a look behind the scenes at what happened yesterday as we continue connecting culture and technology through the #Freedom250 initiative. #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
1
1
3
Day 1 of the U.S. Embassy Abuja Virtual Technology Marketplace has come to a close! 🇳🇬🇺🇸 #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
1
1
2
12
From exploring innovative technologies for cultural preservation to discovering new ways to digitise and share Nigeria’s rich heritage, today’s sessions highlighted the possibilities of bringing culture and technology together. #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
1
6
Join us tomorrow, 23 October, for Day 2 as we continue exploring the technologies shaping the future of cultural heritage. #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
2
“How can we make cultural collections easier to manage, preserve, and access? #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
1
1
2
7
Raymond explores how digital asset management systems help cultural institutions catalogue, organise, store, and share their collections, making valuable heritage information more accessible to researchers, communities, and future generations.” #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
1
2
3
How can we preserve cultural artefacts and historic sites for future generations?” Raphael Isah demonstrates how digital documentation and 3D/360° capture can help institutions preserve and share Nigeria’s cultural heritage. #HeritageConnect2026 #Freedom250
1
2
5