The National Cultural Foundation
West Terrace,
St. James, Barbados
246-417-6610
NIFCA
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Turning Pain into Purpose
When Odane Bartley steps on stage, something powerful happens. Known to audiences as Prynce OB, the Jamaica-born, Barbados-based performer brings an authenticity that fuses vulnerability with hope, a sound and spirit that resonate deeply with anyone who has ever struggled and risen again. For Bartley, music was never just a ...
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Taking Flight with “Birds of a Feather”
When the Bim Cheer Federation took the stage at the National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA) this year, their Pom routine “Birds of a Feather: A Tribute to Rio” soared with colour, rhythm, and purpose. Under the guidance of choreographer Justin Poleon, the performance brought together the precision of ...
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WRITING WITH TENDERNESS
Words have always been a way of making sense of the world, for Ark Ramsay; a form of self-expression that grew from a private ritual into a public calling. Known today for their vivid storytelling and emotional honesty, Ark’s journey as a writer truly began when they decided to share ...
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All-Stars of the Arts Take the Stage at NIFCA Performing Arts Gala
The stage is set for an unforgettable evening of artistry and excellence when the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) presents the NIFCA Performing Arts Gala this Sunday, November 16th, 2025, from 6 p.m. at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium. The Gala marks the grand finale of this year’s National Independence Festival of ...
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From Stage to Sculpture
When Valencia James stepped onto the stage at age six with the Louise Woodvine Dance Academy, she could not have imagined that her love for movement would one day take her from Barbados to the studios of Cuba and the halls of the University of California, Berkeley. What began as ...
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Pen, Passion, Persistence
Before Shakirah Bourne became a celebrated voice in literature, she was just a young woman with a love for stories. Today, she is an acclaimed Barbadian author, known for stories that dive into the worlds of fantasy, horror, folklore and all things distinctly Bajan. When Bourne first entered the NIFCA, ...
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Meet Dr. Sonia Peter
In the world of Dr. Sonia Peter, a beaker and a saucepan are not so far apart. Both demand precision, patience, and a deep respect for transformation. And for her, it is the same curiosity that once guided her through the chemistry lab that now fuels her passion for food, ...
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Capturing The Soul Of Barbados
Decorated photographer Christopher Williams has a joy for creation that comes with vision and quiet satisfaction when a single image tells a story that words could never capture; and while his aim is to not chase the spotlight – it tends to find him anyway. As a Barbadian photographer, Williams ...
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Movement with Meaning
Passion and creativity filled the National Cultural Foundation’s Dance Studio as dancers from across the island immersed themselves in a workshop led by Michael Jackson Jr., an internationally acclaimed performer and educator whose passion for movement and expression has taken him from New Orleans since the age of 14 to ...
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