01 · Eligibility & categories
The same seven competition categories apply across participating countries. Final category descriptions and event-specific eligibility conditions are still being confirmed.
FAIR PLAY. REAL HERITAGE.
A SHARED TABLE. CLEAR PRINCIPLES.
The foundation of the competition is authenticity, respect for community knowledge and a fair, juried process.
Competition-specific rules are awaiting publication.
Age, nationality, entry open to close, category descriptions, fees and detailed operational rules will be confirmed by each event before...
02 · Minors & guardians
A guardian must register on behalf of a minor and provide a valid passport or government-issued ID. The secure submission and verification method is still being finalized. Do not email identity documents or submit them through this preview.
03 · Authenticity & provenance
Be clear about your entry's cultural context, community, local names and the source of your knowledge. Include supporting evidence and custodian information where appropriate. Do not present another person's work or knowledge as your own.
04 · Independent judging
Assigned juries evaluate entries using event- and category-specific criteria. Heritage significance, execution, context, presentation and appropriate innovation may be assessed. Follower counts and social popularity are not core judging criteria.
05 · Qualification & progression
Registration does not automatically guarantee qualification, a finalist place or an award. Screening, review and stage progression determine status.
06 · Documentation & rights
Contestants will review competition terms, privacy information and media permissions before submitting. Heritage documentation rights and later commercial rights are separate; participation does not automatically transfer ownership.
07 · Fees & announcements
Event fees, payment instructions and prizes have not been confirmed; Flutterwave and Paystack verification is in progress. Do not make a payment until official fees and a verified checkout are published.