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Lagos launches monthly landmark tours to promote tourism

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2 years ago

January 8, 2025

Lagos State unveils monthly landmark tours, connecting visitors to its rich cultural heritage and vibrant tourism experiences.

The Lagos State Government has launched a new initiative to highlight the city’s cultural heritage and enhance its reputation as a prime tourist destination.

The monthly landmark tours aim to showcase Lagos’s unique blend of history, culture, and modernity while boosting its growing transportation and tourism sectors.

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Unveiled during a special event for Nigerians in the diaspora, the tours promise an immersive experience for both locals and international visitors.

Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, introduced the initiative with the theme, “Lagos Tourism is Rising.”

“Through this initiative, we aim to promote our cultural heritage and strengthen ties with the diaspora community,” Aregbe stated. “It’s an opportunity to explore Lagos’s scenic views, cultural history, and vibrant atmosphere.”

The inaugural tour offered a dynamic experience, including stops at key cultural landmarks such as the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History and the renowned Nike Art Gallery.

Guests concluded the day with a dinner event celebrating Lagos’s artistic and culinary excellence.

Participants explored iconic areas like Ikoyi, Lekki, and Lagos Island through a mix of transportation modes, including double-decker buses, motorbike convoys, and Lagos Ride vehicles.

Entertainment on board included live music, dance, and interactive discussions, ensuring a lively atmosphere throughout the journey.

The event brought together notable dignitaries, including Khadijat Omotayo, Presidential Aide on Constituency Affairs; Oluwatoyin Atekoja, Permanent Secretary for Lagos Tourism; and cultural icons such as artist Nike Davies-Okundaye, actor Femi Adebayo, and DJ DSF.

The Lagos State Government hopes this initiative will foster stronger cultural ties, deepen appreciation for the city’s heritage, and position Lagos as a leading tourism destination on the global stage.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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4 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.”