Lagos' Lavish Cultural Festival Bonanza: 143 Events Unleashed with N8.4 Billion

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its dedication to establishing the state as the foremost center for culture and entertainment in Africa, having invested over ₦8.4 billion in more than 140 cultural festivals, creative initiatives, and tourist events from May 2024 through May 2025.

The disclosure came from the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, at the 2025 Annual Ministerial Press Conference in Lagos. This event took place to celebrate Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office reaching its second year.

Benson-Awoyinka states that the money was directed through the Ministry’s Creative Arts Division to support an array of initiatives including music performances, movie and style gatherings, visual arts displays, culinary and cultural celebrations, along with business development forums.

Her aim, she stated, is to boost economic development, generate employment opportunities, and enhance Lagos’s cultural impact on the international scene.

"This significant investment underscores our steadfast dedication to solidifying Lagos's role as the epicenter of creativity and culture in Africa," stated the commissioner.

"Whether it’s neighborhood festivals or globally recognized events, each supported project significantly aids in safeguarding heritage, fostering youth development, boosting tourism, and enhancing international recognition for Lagos," she said additionally.

The commissioner mentioned that besides financial sponsorships, the Ministry provided 124 endorsement letters to creative individuals and organizations to help them obtain corporate sponsorships and collaborations for their ventures. They emphasized that these endorsements have turned into essential tools for attracting private sector backing for cultural endeavors.

Several prominent occasions backed by the Ministry encompass Felabration , Lagos Fashion Week, Global Tourism Day, Africa Fashion Week in London, Queen Moremi the Musical, Eyo Mini Parade, Nigerian Cultural Fest, African Food and Drink Festival, and the World Travel Market , among others.

The commissioner emphasized that these events functioned not just as cultural exhibitions but also acted as stages for generating employment opportunities, empowering young people, and engaging with global tourism.

"Our investments are strategic, focused, and equitable, ranging from kids' arts programs to fashion events for people with physical disabilities and concerts featuring Indigenous music," she pointed out.

Benson-Awoyinka stressed that the Sanwo-Olu government was committed to bolstering the cultural economy via cooperative alliances with local artists, innovative business owners, and international tourism entities.

"The Ministry remains committed to leveraging the transformative potential of art and culture to foster innovation, strengthen economic resilience, and promote social cohesion," she affirmed.

COMPLETE RANGE OF ENDORSED EVENTS, INITIATIVES & CELEBRATIONS

  1. Brazilian Heritage Arts & Culture Association (BHACA)
  2. Lagos Shopping Festival
  3. Twin Fest Africana
  4. Groove and Food Festival
  5. Nigeria Soup Festival
  6. TM Perfume Launch
  7. Sango World Festival
  8. Kenny Saint Ogungbe Concert
  9. Go Culture
  10. When Is The Ede Mi Festival?
  11. Africa Fashion Designers Award
  12. NCCH Arie & Food Festival
  13. Wear Nigeria Fashion Exhibition
  14. Evening of Remembrance for the Late Dejumo Lewis
  15. Kurunmi: The Stage Play
  16. Inter-Schools Cultural Quiz
  17. Twin Fest Africana Festival
  18. Efe/Gélédé Festival
  19. An Evening with the Creators
  20. Lagos Fashion Week
  21. Coconut Festival
  22. Milliners Association Hat Exhibition
  23. Alimosho Kulture Fest
  24. Hunderton Festival at Lise Shrine
  25. Creative Industry Summit
  26. Shamadeen Imole Foundation
  27. Ayankemi Fasure Johnson African Heritage Concert
  28. Support for the Funeral of Adejumo Lewis
  29. Crafting Art with Pencil
  30. African Youth Tourism Festival
  31. Eko-Fest: Everybody Loves Jennifer
  32. Lagos Cultural Heritage: Style and Language
  33. Zangbeto Ajido Festival
  34. Ayan Day Celebration
  35. Eko Campus Fest
  36. DJ Ferari Live Concert
  37. Awelewa Cultural Pageant
  38. Lagos Love Carnival
  39. Traditional Attire Fashion Show
  40. Islander Faji Evening
  41. Hairy Audacious Goal
  42. Selewu Community Day Festival
  43. Digi Cultural Festival
  44. Art and Sketching Festival
  45. Awuse Onigbongbo Festival
  46. Global Creativity and Innovation Day
  47. Oju L’Oge Fashion Parade
  48. Ibile Beauty Pageant
  49. Africaribbean Carnival at UNILAG
  50. Elegba Festival
  51. KSB Glorious Symphony Concert
  52. Tragedy of Euphoria: Lagos Biennial
  53. Ela Festival
  54. Lagos International Theatre Festival
  55. Kurunmi: Stage Play
  56. Lagos' Most Attractive Woman Beauty Contest
  57. Asa Day
  58. VVS Lagos Creative Convention
  59. Felabration
  60. Alakada Bad and Bougee
  61. World Tourism Day
  62. Door of Return
  63. World Travel Market
  64. Afropolis 2024
  65. African Fashion Week London
  66. Rema Live Concert
  67. Naija Native Fest
  68. Entertainment of the Creatives
  69. Culture and Festivity: Engaging Key Community Members
  70. Eko Akete Art Exhibition
  71. Afenifere Renewal Group
  72. QIB Production
  73. Operation Pure Eyes
  74. Kikida Empowerment Concert
  75. Gentle Breeze Concept
  76. Ifako-Ijaiye International Festival
  77. City Sport
  78. Ikorodu Oga Festival
  79. COSON
  80. The Unique Excel
  81. Art Exhibition of Eko's Reflections
  82. Vergem Production
  83. Move Africa Lagos Concert
  84. Headies Award
  85. Fanti Carnival
  86. Lagos Canvas
  87. International Slave Day Abolition
  88. Ariya Eko Musical Festival
  89. Lagos Kreative Festival
  90. Creamytolly Traditional Hairstyle
  91. Two and a Half Decades National Film
  92. Idance Festival
  93. Lagos Cultural Festival and Art Bazaar
  94. Lagos Fashion Heritage
  95. Abbey (Solo Art Wear)
  96. Live Theatre Lagos
  97. Okan Pa Aso Oke Festival
  98. Spotlight Concert (first edition)
  99. Wear Nigeria
  100. Adubiifa Network Company
  101. The Most Gorgeous Woman in Lagos (extra edition)
  102. The Ọkan Ọba Project
  103. The Water Theft Edition (LAGFERRY)
  104. Lagos Women Dance
  105. Eebi Festival
  106. Lagos Canvas in London
  107. World Creativity and Innovation Day (repeated initiative)
  108. Global Citizen
  109. The Nigeria Art Festival
  110. Drug Abuse Conference
  111. Next Generation 2025 and the Explosion
  112. Fashion Showcase Featuring Traditional Attire for People with Physical Disabilities
  113. Agasapo Ehepo Vothun Eseto Festival
  114. Savor and Soak in African Flavors
  115. Yoruba Films and Music Festival Honors (YFMH)
  116. Itana - Fashion Reality Television Program
  117. Lagos at 58 and the Children's Day Celebration
  118. Creamytolly Cultural Initiative
  119. JAFEXTRA
  120. Intergenerational Cultural Exchange Program
  121. Kayo Kayo Festival
  122. Spotlight Concert (second edition)
  123. Jollof Rice War Festival
  124. Epe Kayakoyo Cultural Boat Festival
  125. Lagos Seafood Festival
  126. African Drums Festival
  127. Indigenous Language Music Concert
  128. Afrofood & Drinks Festival
  129. Queen Moremi Stage Play
  130. “Itesiwaju Eko” Cultural Parade
  131. Ikoyi Oba’s Day Celebration
  132. Oko Baba Showcases Eyọ Masquerade
  133. Okosi Ajegunle Cultural Day
  134. Lagos Art and Photographic Showcase
  135. Arewa Cultural Fest
  136. Oba’s Palace Adolescent Cultural Workshop
  137. Ikate Festival
  138. Yoruba Cultural Dance Competition
  139. Back2Base Traditional Festival
  140. AfroLagos Beats Street Party
  141. Campus Talent Discovery Fair
  142. Children's Eyo Mini Parade
  143. Independence Day Arts and Music Exhibition
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