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Film In The Park

Film In The Park

Sep 19, 2026 Lagos
Recently ended

Film In The Park is an outdoor cinema gathering held at Freedom Park in Lagos. The event features a night of open-air film screenings designed for residents and visitors who enjoy movies...

Film Cinema +4
Olojo Festival

Olojo Festival

Sep 19, 2026 Ile-Ife
Recently ended

The Olojo Festival is an annual cultural celebration held in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The corporate aspect of the 2026 festival is scheduled to commence on Saturday, September 19, featuring traditional rites by the...

Traditional Festival Cultural events +5
14th Korean Film Festival

14th Korean Film Festival

Sep 17-19, 2026 Abuja
Recently ended

The 14th Korean Film Festival is a three-day cultural event held in Abuja, Nigeria, from September 17 to 19, 2026. Organized by the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN), the festival aims to...

Film Festival Korean Culture +3
China-Nigeria Fashion Show

China-Nigeria Fashion Show

Sep 18, 2026 Abuja
Recently ended

The China-Nigeria Fashion Show is a cultural exchange event held in Abuja that highlights the traditional and modern attire of both nations. Co-hosted by the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, the show...

Fashion Cultural Exchange +4
22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market

22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market

Sep 13-15, 2026 Lagos
Recently ended

The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market is a three-day expo held in Lagos, Nigeria. It brings together tourism stakeholders, hospitality brands, and exhibitors from across Africa to foster tourism and economic growth.

Travel Tourism +5
Bolé Festival

Bolé Festival

Sep 4-6, 2026 Port Harcourt

The 10th edition of Bolé Festival, themed “A Decade of Fire,” is a three-day event held from September 4 to 6 at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt. It celebrates the...

Food Festival Traditional Festival +4
Monumental Concert Series of Global Peace

Monumental Concert Series of Global Peace

Sep 2, 2026 Lagos

The Monumental Concert Series of Global Peace is a cultural celebration in Lagos marking the 70th birthday of veteran musician Duro Ikujenyo. Scheduled for September 2, 2026, the event features a multi-genre...

Concert Album Launch +7
Takutaha celebration

Takutaha celebration

Sep 1, 2026 Kano

The Takutaha celebration is a cultural event observed throughout Kano State, Nigeria. The 2026 festivities took place on September 1, involving community participation under the supervision of local security forces. While the...

Cultural events Traditional Celebration +3