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Lagos is once again preparing to take the continental spotlight as the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) officially gets underway, promising a celebration of African music, culture, and global influence on an even bigger scale. At a press conference held on Wednesday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in the Secretariat of the Lagos State government, situated in Alausa, Ikeja, the State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, unveiled plans and updates for AFRIMA 2026, describing the awards as one of Africa’s most powerful platforms for celebrating musical excellence and creative expression. L-R :   Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila;   President, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mr. Mike Dada; Commissioner for Tourism, Arts & Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka; AFRIMA Jury-in-charge, Mr. Olisa Adibua; Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso ...

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday received the  Opambata of the Eyo as the ceremonial rites kicks off towards the festivity proper billed for Saturday, December 27th. Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (right) presented with the Opambata by the Akinsiku of Lagos, Chief Adebola Dosunmu  during the Ijade Eyo Procession, at Lagos House, Marina, on Sunday. Speaking at  the Ijade Opa Eyo procession at Lagos House, Marina,  Governor Sanwo-Olu  said the Eyo festival provides a platform to showcase Lagos not only as Nigeria’s economic and commercial hub but also as a beacon of culture and tourism, worthy of local and international attention. The Olori Eyo, White Cap chiefs, traditional leaders and participants paid homage to Governor Sanwo-Olu and representatives of important personalities to be honoured with this year's Eyo festival. Those to be honoured with this year's Eyo festival are the late Iy...