The selection of the Director General of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), Aisha Adamu Augie, for the 2026 Yale Directors Forum marks a significant step in Nigeria’s efforts to deepen global engagement in cultural heritage preservation. As one of 12 cultural leaders chosen for the prestigious fellowship, her participation offers CBAAC an opportunity to expand its international networks, strengthen institutional capacity and further project Nigeria and Africa’s rich cultural legacy on the global stage. Chiemelie Ezeobi writes