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Lagos aims to become a top 10 global tourism destination

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2 years ago

September 28, 2024

Lagos is on a mission to join the world’s top 10 tourism destinations, focusing on entertainment, arts, and family-friendly attractions under the THEMES+ Agenda.

Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub, is striving to secure a place among the world’s top tourism destinations. The state is enhancing its dynamic tourism offerings as part of the THEMES+ Agenda, focusing on music, film, arts, and family-friendly attractions to boost its global standing.

Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling economic and financial centre, is on a mission to establish itself as one of the world’s top 10 tourism destinations.

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Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, revealed that this ambition aligns with the current administration’s THEMES+ Agenda. A key objective of this agenda is to reflect the vibrant culture, growth, and shared experiences that make Lagos unique.

Aregbe stated that Lagos is not only the entertainment and tourism capital of Africa but also aims to become a global hub for music, film, visual arts, culinary experiences, family-friendly events, beach activities, and nightlife. The state’s government is actively enhancing its tourism offerings to achieve this desired status.

He emphasised that Lagos is prepared to lead the way in setting new standards in family-friendly entertainment and tourism that will resonate for years to come.

The government is committed to balancing child-friendly attractions, family festivals, interactive workshops, and cultural showcases that cater to all ages.

Tourism and entertainment are pivotal to boosting the local economy, and Lagos is not in competition with its citizens but is complementing their efforts by providing necessary logistics and support to help them reach global standards.

Public-private collaborations are being strengthened to create a peaceful and safe environment for tourism to thrive.

Aregbe assured both Lagosians and visitors that the state government is dedicated to ensuring a seamless experience across all tourist hubs.

The exciting lineup of events is expected to stimulate the hospitality, retail, and entertainment sectors while attracting local and international investors.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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2 weeks ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”