By Ado Salisu
The World Crafts Council (WCC) has honoured Otunba Olusegun Runsewe with the Icon of Crafts, Culture and Hospitality in Africa Award in recognition of his contributions to arts and cultural development on the continent.
The award was presented during the second World Crafts Forum, held in Kuwait from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3, 2026.
In an award letter, the council praised Runsewe’s unwavering commitment to preserving, promoting and sustaining handicrafts across Africa.
The letter, signed by the President of the council, Sa’ad al-Qaddumi, also commended his efforts in empowering craft communities and advancing Africa’s cultural heritage.
The council noted that Runsewe’s work aligns strongly with its mission to promote arts, crafts and creative industries globally.
It added that the commemorative plaque symbolised appreciation for his leadership, vision and enduring dedication to cultural preservation.
Runsewe is the immediate past Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC).
The World Crafts Forum, themed “Craft in the Creative Economy,” brought together global leaders and stakeholders to discuss sustainability, heritage and resilience in modern craft practice.) has honoured Otunbs Olusegun Runsewe with the Icon of Crafts, Culture and Hospitality in Africa Award in recognition of his contributions to arts and cultural development on the continent.
The award was presented during the second World Crafts Forum, held in Kuwait from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3, 2026.
In an award letter, the council praised Runsewe’s unwavering commitment to preserving, promoting and sustaining handicrafts across Africa.
The letter, signed by the President of the council, Sa’ad al-Qaddumi, also commended his efforts in empowering craft communities and advancing Africa’s cultural heritage.
The council noted that Runsewe’s work aligns strongly with its mission to promote arts, crafts and creative industries globally.
It added that the commemorative plaque symbolised appreciation for his leadership, vision and enduring dedication to cultural preservation.
Runsewe is the immediate past Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC).
The World Crafts Forum, themed “Craft in the Creative Economy,” brought together global leaders and stakeholders to discuss sustainability, heritage and resilience in modern craft practice.
