Events

Solution FunCity Opening Draws Flavour, Stars to Awka

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1 year ago

June 26, 2025

Flavour and top Nigerian artistes set to thrill fans at the Solution FunCity official launch in Awka on June 28, hosted by the Anambra State Government

The Solution FunCity opening in Awka is set to attract top Nigerian entertainers including highlife sensation Flavour, as Anambra State prepares to unveil its newest entertainment hub on Friday, June 28, 2025.

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The venue, located in the state capital, is a project of the Anambra State Government and aims to boost leisure, tourism and the creative industry.

Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Comrade Don Onyenji, announced that the official launch will feature performances by Umuobiligbo, Ojadili, Onye Obodo, and other top musicians and comedians.

He noted that the facility was commissioned earlier by President Bola Tinubu, but this public launch marks the full opening for leisure and entertainment activities.

“The event will not only mark the grand opening but will also position Anambra as a rising destination for creative investment. Solution FunCity is a private-sector-led initiative and would operate independently of government bureaucracy,” Onyenji explained.

Mr Mohamed Farrag, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Solution FunCity Limited, confirmed the recruitment of 85 staff in preparation for the launch.

He revealed that the park would offer affordable entertainment compared to other facilities across the country. Plans are already underway for daily events, promotional packages and family-focused activities designed to attract local and international investors.

The facility includes a cinema, a waterpark with six swimming pools, dedicated areas for children, games and other features that promise wholesome entertainment.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo is expected to grace the occasion, alongside other dignitaries and creatives from across Nigeria.

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“We’re inviting the world to Anambra. This is not just an event, but the beginning of a new cultural and economic chapter,” Onyenji said.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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1 week ago

August 27, 2026

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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.”