Thousands of young and old descendants of formerly enslaved people donned elaborate costumes Sunday to bring the rhythm, ...

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 ...

Lagos State government has revived the Afro-Brazilian Heritage with the Fanti Carnival, which has long been a cornerstone of ...

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 ...

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hailed the return of the Lagos Fanti Carnival, calling it a radiant celebration of culture, colour, and community that rekindles the soul of Lagos. Taking to the ...

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Consulate of Brazil in Lagos, has officially announced the return of the Lagos Fanti ...

The Lagos Fanti Carnival 2025 is organised by Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in collaboration with the Brazilian Consulate.

First held in the late 19th century by Afro-Brazilian returnees of Yoruba descent, the Lagos Fanti Carnival remains one of the city’s most cherished cultural traditions. Rooted in a blend of ...

Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Brazilian Descendants Association (BDA), has announced the return of the Lagos Fanti Carnival. A celebration of Afro-Brazilian heritage, also ...

Lagos: Thousands of young and old descendants of formerly enslaved people donned elaborate costumes on Sunday to bring the rhythm, vibrancy and colours of Brazil's Rio Carnival to the streets of ...