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The Gidi Culture Festival (often dubbed Coachella in Lagos) is an annual one-day music and arts festival that takes place in Lagos, Nigeria. Co-founded by Chinedu Okeke and Oriteme Banigo, it was created in response to a demand from the local youth culture for live, affordable, and accessible entertainment in Africa.
The Annang Festival of Arts and Culture is a three day festival that features many cultural activities. These include: 800 spectacular masquerades display; Annang warriors trek, drum ensemble of over 5, 000 extinct African drums; art exhibition and colloquium/cocktail party for VIP and foreign envoys. [8]
The earliest documented festival in Lagos dates back to the 19th century, with the inaugural festival staged at Oke Ipa, located at the end of Glover Road in the Ikoyi area. Subsequently, numerous festivals have been held to commemorate various aspects of culture, art, and lifestyle in Lagos. [1] [2]
Pages in category "Cultural festivals in Nigeria" The following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. ... Aké Arts and Book Festival; Annang Festival of ...
This category is for festivals of Nigeria, including fairs, parades, arts festivals, folk festivals, and other types. Subcategories This category has the following 14 subcategories, out of 14 total.
The Ijaw culture of the South has been influenced greatly by its location on the coast and the interaction with foreigners that it necessitated. Its members amassed great wealth while serving as middlemen, and the preponderance of English names among them today is a testament to the trade names adopted by their ancestors at this time. [45] [46]
Pages in category "Culture of Nigeria" The following 58 pages are in this category, out of 58 total. ... List of festivals in Nigeria; M. Mbakara; The Mbari Club; N.
Afiaolu (New yam festival) // ⓘ is a traditional festival held annually in Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria [1] around August. The Afiaolu festival commences on “Eke” day with what is traditionally described as “Iwaji” (scaling of yam) and Ikpa Nku (the wood gathering), this heralds the availability of new yam as well as thanksgiving to God. [2]