Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, weekend, said hosting of carnivals and other entertainment shows had served as an avenue to create job for people of the state and also to boost government’s ...

IN fulfillment of his administration’s pledge to make Lagos the preferred tourism destination in Africa, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has lent his weight behind the hosting of this year’s Lagos Street ...

In the heart of Lagos Island, the Fanti Carnival rose like a phoenix—bold, rhythmic and unapologetically Afro-Brazilian. After years of silence, it returned not just as celebration, but as resistance.

Lagos Island burst into life on Sunday as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside his wife, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, led the city in celebrating the return of the Lagos Fanti Carnival, a vibrant showcase of ...

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The Fanti Carnival, also known as the Caretta Carnival, is one of Lagos’ most vibrant cultural festivals. It celebrates the city’s Afro-Brazilian heritage and has become a must-see event for locals ...

Lagos State Government has announced temporary road closures in parts of Lagos Island for the colourful Lagos Fanti Carnival scheduled for Monday, to avoid disruptions. A statement issued by the Lagos ...

Performers dance during Lagos Carnival in Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, April 1, 2013. Performers filled the streets of Lagos' islands Monday as part of the Lagos Carnival, a major festival in Nigeria's ...

Elaborate costumes, blaring music and vibrant processions took over Nigeria's Lagos Island on Monday as the annual Fanti Carnival hit the streets. The festivities have lit up Lagos' financial hub for ...