A single glance at the revived Lagos Fanti Carnival reveals two things: brilliantly inventive costumes and the genuine pride ...

On Easter Sunday, the soul of Lagos Island stirred to life. The Fanti Carnival surged through its storied streets like a river of memory and music—drums pounding like ancestral heartbeats, dancers ...

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hailed the return of the Lagos Fanti Carnival, calling it a radiant celebration of culture, ...

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

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Lagos pulsed with history and vibrant hues as the 2025 Fanti Carnival painted the streets with a joyous Afro-Brazilian celebration.

She made a stunning debut on Monday, dressed in a spectacular rhinestone costume, as the guest of honor for the samba school Beija-Flor de Nilópolis, one of the most awarded schools in town.

The Carnival creates over 50,000 direct and indirect jobs annually, ranging from roles in samba schools (costume designers, dancers, musicians) to positions in hospitality, security ...

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