Preparations for Eko Fiesta 2025 are underway in Lagos, with the Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, highlighting the event’s potential to drive economic growth, youth engagement, and tourism, aiming to be Africa’s premier cultural celebration
Eko Fiesta 2025 is set to be a truly immersive cultural and entertainment event, as preparations for the forthcoming celebration gather momentum.
Mr. Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, recently hosted Akinpelumi Deborah, Project Manager of the Fiesta, and her team from Dosh and Wales Company for a strategic engagement to ensure the event’s success.
During the meeting, Aregbe emphasised the critical importance of leveraging entertainment to stimulate economic growth, promote youth engagement, attract the diaspora community, and firmly showcase Lagos as Africa’s premier tourism hotspot.
“If we cannot use entertainment to improve commerce, then it shows we are not fully harnessing what we have,” Aregbe stated. “Entertainment remains a key tool to drive prosperity and inspire youth participation in sustainable development. Through initiatives like Eko Fiesta, we can promote culture, boost tourism, and support local businesses.”
The Special Adviser acknowledged the bold vision behind Eko Fiesta and assured the Dosh and Wales team of the State Government’s willingness to support promising initiatives that align with its broader tourism development goals.
“We want to work with committed partners who can contribute meaningfully to the Lagos story. Let us ensure that the spirit of United Lagos, through commerce, culture, and celebration, remains at the heart of this initiative,” Aregbe affirmed.
In response, Akinpelumi Deborah described the Eko Fiesta proposal as a game-changing platform poised to transform the December festive calendar in Lagos. With the compelling theme “From Festivity to Prosperity,” the event promises an energetic fusion of music, art, culture, and commerce.
She revealed that Eko Fiesta is projected to host over 10,000 attendees over three days, with more than 120 vendors showcasing their diverse goods and services.
“Our goal is to create what Afro Nation is to Ghana and what Coachella is to California, a truly African celebration rooted in Lagos,” Deborah passionately declared, highlighting the ambitious scope of the event.
According to Deborah, the fiesta will prominently feature high-calibre entertainers, including elite MCs, comedians, and musicians, ensuring a vibrant and engaging experience for all attendees.
A special Post-Fiesta Gala Night is also slated for December, an exclusive black-tie event intended for sponsors, dignitaries, and government stakeholders to celebrate the success of the pioneering event.
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