Lagos State will host the inaugural Food and Culture Festival on December 16 and 17, 2025, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa-Musawa, announced on Tuesday.
She said the festival reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting Nigeria’s cultural heritage and using art, culture, and tourism as tools for economic growth, job creation, and national unity.
The event is being organised in partnership with Irabor Creative Minds and the ministry.
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Speaking at a briefing ahead of Lagos’ Detty December activities, Musawa described the festival as a major addition to the city’s festive calendar. Scheduled to take place at the Cricket Pitch, Tafawa Balewa Square, the two-day celebration will showcase Nigeria’s culinary diversity, music, art, and traditions.
She commended President Bola Tinubu for his support of the creative sector, saying the festival highlights the “boundless creativity and talent” found across Nigeria.
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Musawa added that Lagos was the natural choice for the maiden edition, given its reputation as the nation’s creativity hub. “When you talk about Detty December, you’re talking about Lagos,” she said. “Something has to start somewhere, and since Detty December began here, it’s fitting that this cultural promotion also starts in Lagos.”
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