Festivals

At least 20,000 visitors are expected to participate in a 181st Christmas celebration in the ancient city of Badagry which is slated for 23rd to 26th of December. The event tagged, Christmas in Badagry (CIB) is in partnership with Lagos State Government through the Ministries of Tourism, Art & Culture …

The cancellation of Afro Nation’s debut in Nigeria which boasts the title of the world’s largest Afrobeat festival, had the potential to inject over N1 billion into the local economy this December. Festivals and music concerts have long been recognized as potent drivers of economic growth, uniting audiences from diverse …

USP Brand Management in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Embassy of France, Nigeria, Bank of Industry and TRACE TV is set to host the seventh edition of the Lagos International Festival of Animation, LIFANIMA on Tuesday, October 31 to Thursday, November 2, 2023 at …

Felabration, an annual festival honouring the legendary Fela Kuti, filled the heart of Lagos with the rhythmic beats and vibrant melodies of Afrobeat. Despite the festival’s celebration of Kuti’s musical ingenuity and Afrobeat’s global influence, this year’s event was tinged with sadness as Nigeria continues to struggle with the issues …

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has assured invited guests to the 2023 edition of Olokun/Olosa Festival of adequate security. Adams who spoke at a press conference organised by the Olokun Festival Foundation (OFF) to unveil the programmes for the annual fiesta, said the 2023 edition of …

Lagos State is set to experience a flurry of activities towards the end of the year that will stamp its authority as the choice tourist destination in December. The Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka disclosed during the visit of a delegation from the organisers of …

On August 2, 2022, the perimeter of Tafawa Balewa Square was adorned with colourful display of Egungun masquerades as Lagos joined the rest of the world to celebrate the maiden edition of World Egungun Festival. The event, which was attended by the CEO of Innersloth Africa, Olori Ololade Oshin, and …

After two years of hiatus from the celebration of its annual rich cultural heritage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ancient city of Ijebu-Ode was agog on Monday with spectacular displays of splendour, pomp and pageantry at the Ojude-Oba Festival, a colourful event that was energised, refreshed and serenaded by …