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Sanwo-Olu Pledges Lagos-Mexico Tourism and Trade Partnership

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6 months ago

March 12, 2026

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu pledges Lagos-Mexico partnership to boost tourism, trade, and cultural exchange between the two regions

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to collaborating with the Mexican government to enhance cultural exchange and unlock tourism opportunities.

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The governor made the remarks on Monday during a courtesy visit by Mexican Ambassador to Nigeria, Alfredo Ortiz, who was accompanied by the Honorary Consul of Mexico in Lagos, Abiodun Otunola, at Lagos House, Ikeja.

Sanwo-Olu praised the Mexican government for establishing an honorary consulate in Lagos, describing it as a significant step toward expanding bilateral relations and cooperation.

He also noted Mexico’s readiness to collaborate with Nigeria on common challenges, including insecurity, while promoting economic and diplomatic partnerships.

“We appreciate the decision of the Mexican government to open an honorary consulate in Lagos, which will further strengthen our bilateral relationship and deepen cooperation between our two countries. This engagement presents an opportunity for us to share ideas, collaborate, and explore areas that will benefit our people and strengthen our economic and cultural ties,” he said.

The governor highlighted Lagos State’s readiness to support Mexico in promoting business partnerships, sporting collaboration, and tourism development, noting that such initiatives would further enhance Lagos’ attractiveness to investors and tourists and deepen its economic influence across West Africa.

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Ambassador Ortiz reaffirmed Mexico’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with Lagos and Nigeria, expressing eagerness to work together on trade, tourism, and cultural exchange initiatives that will benefit both countries.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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1 week 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.”