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Lagos Ministry Backs Eko Fiesta Cultural Showcase

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11 months ago

October 23, 2025

Lagos State Ministry of Tourism backs Eko Fiesta, describing it as a creative, commerce-driven celebration that reflects the city’s vibrant cultural spirit

Lagos State Ministry of Tourism Eko Fiesta has received the official endorsement of the Lagos State Government, which hailed the project as a dynamic and creative initiative that truly captures the city’s cultural heartbeat.

Also read: Eko Fiesta 2025: Lagos prepares for immersive cultural, economic showcase

The event, scheduled to run from December 22 to 24, 2025, is organised by Dosh and Wales Company, led by Damilare Osho and Dr. Wale Oyebanji, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.

During a meeting with the organisers, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Idris Aregbe, praised Eko Fiesta for its originality, inclusiveness, and strong alignment with the state’s mission to grow tourism and the creative economy.

Aregbe described the initiative as a powerful expression of Lagos’ creative synergy, noting how “music, art, culture, and commerce blend seamlessly to tell a compelling Lagos story.”

He emphasised that the Ministry’s role is not only to support entertainment but to back projects that empower local creatives and entrepreneurs.

“An event shouldn’t just entertain; it should also empower,” he said. “Eko Fiesta achieves this by connecting small businesses with wider audiences and promoting sustainable economic inclusion.”

Aregbe added that such initiatives advance the state’s broader economic goals by fostering creativity, generating employment, and boosting Lagos’ reputation as a global cultural destination.

Highlighting the city’s famed ‘Detty December’ season, he said the festival aligns perfectly with Lagos’ cultural identity — vibrant, innovative, and full of energy. “When creativity thrives, the economy follows,” he remarked.

The organisers, Dosh and Wales Company, explained that Eko Fiesta was conceived as more than a party. It is designed as a fusion of celebration, culture, and commerce, showcasing local music, art, and craftsmanship while giving small businesses greater visibility.

Also read: Eko Fiesta 2025: Lagos gears up for major entertainment, economic boost

“Our vision is to make Eko Fiesta a space where celebration meets purpose,” they stated. “It will stand as a platform that reinforces Lagos’ image as Africa’s creative and tourism powerhouse.”

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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.”