

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lagos Fanti Carnival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 06 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: FANTI CARNIVAL 2026: LAGOS BECKONS AS CULTURAL HUB, UNVEILS ROBUST SECURITY MEASURES
           BY RAE AKINS 

The Lagos State Government is gearing up to host a spectacular celebration of culture and heritage as the 2026 Lagos Fanti Carnival approaches. Scheduled to take place on April 6, 2026, at the iconic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), the event is expected to attract over 40,000 tourists and participants from around the world.

Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, described the carnival as a vital cultural landmark, emphasizing its significance as a living narrative of the Afro-Brazilian returnees and their influence on Lagosian identity. "Lagos is a vibrant melting pot. Through flamboyant costumes and rhythmic samba, we are connecting generations and showcasing our resilience to the world," she stated.

Addressing concerns about the large crowd, Benson-Awoyinka assured attendees of the state's robust security measures, ensuring a seamless and safe experience. The event is expected to drive economic growth, promote local creative industries, and boost Lagos' global profile.

The 2026 edition will feature seven ancestral communities representing descendants of returnees from Brazil, showcasing music, dance, and theatrical displays. Tolani Animashaun, Project Director of the Lagos Fanti Carnival, noted that these communities will lead the one-day celebration.

Tola Akerele, General Manager of the National Theatre, highlighted the carnival's role in promoting national tourism, while Remi Dacosta of the Brazil Descendant Association praised the government's support in preserving Afro-Brazilian heritage. The Lagos State Government invites all to experience the 'Homecoming of Heritage' on April 6.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lagos/lagos-fanti-carnival-2026/200029863885749
- **Event Categories**: carnivals, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029863885749?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=lagos-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Lagos
- **state**: LA
- **country**: Nigeria
- **location**: TBS , Onikan , Lagos  State
- **lat**: 6.44349
- **long**: 3.40402
- **full address**: TBS , Onikan , Lagos  State, Lagos, Nigeria

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Center for Indigenous Knowledge,Development And Sustainability-CIKDAS (https://allevents.in/org/center-for-indigenous-knowledgedevelopment-and-sustainability-cikdas/27623494)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 06 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** TBS , Onikan , Lagos  State, Lagos, Nigeria
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Center for Indigenous Knowledge,Development And Sustainability-CIKDAS
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** carnivals, art, theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Lagos Fanti Carnival 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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