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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

solo exhibition by Moses Oyeleye

Sep 5, 2026 Lagos

The Alliance Française de Lagos presents a solo art exhibition by Moses Oyeleye, opening on September 5, 2026, for local art enthusiasts.

Art exhibition Solo Exhibition +3

Don Crucifixto The Rebirth listening party

Sep 4, 2026 Victoria Island

The Don Crucifixto The Rebirth listening party took place on Friday, September 4, at Terra Kulture in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event featured electrifying performances by Sean Dampte, Magnito, and other artists....

Listening Party Music +4

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

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

Aheregbe and Amole Festivals

Aug 17 - Sep 1, 2026 Akure

The Aheregbe and Amole festivals are annual cultural observances in Akure, Nigeria, marked by the traditional closure of major markets and shops. Mandated by the Paramount Ruler of the Akure Kingdom, these...

Traditional Festival Cultural events +4

Iyin Re Ree Gospel Concert

Aug 31, 2026 Ibadan

The 11th edition of the annual 'Iyin Re Ree' Gospel Concert takes place on Monday, August 31, at Jesus Discipleship Ministry Church in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. This year's concert is part...

Gospel Concert Music festival +4

August Meeting (Ogbako Ndi Inyom)

Aug 1-31, 2026 Anambra

The August Meeting, also known as Ogbako Ndi Inyom, is an annual traditional festival and significant homecoming for married Igbo women. Held throughout the month of August, it takes place across various...

Traditional Festival Community Development +5

Lagos Trivia night

Aug 30, 2026 Lagos

The Lagos Trivia night is a competitive social gathering featuring friendly trivia, games, and good food, scheduled for August 30, 2026, in Lagos. It offers a perfect way to close out the...

Trivia Games +3

An Evening of Kwagh-Hir

Aug 30, 2026 Lagos

An Evening of Kwagh-Hir is an event in Lagos, Nigeria, showcasing traditional Kwagh-Hir performance with art, theatre, and immersive storytelling on stage. It is scheduled for August 30, 2026.

Art Theatre +3

Dye Lab Shopping Experience

Aug 29-30, 2026 Lagos

The Dye Lab Shopping Experience is a curated shopping event held in Lagos, Nigeria, from August 29 to 30, 2026. Hosted by Homecoming concept space and curated by Dye Lab, it caters...

Shopping Fair +2

Last Days of Summer

Aug 29, 2026 Lagos

Last Days of Summer is an RnB singalong party held in Lagos, Nigeria, on August 29, 2026. It is designed for lovers of RnB music to mark the end of the summer...

Music Rnb +2

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