Creative Industry
FG’s Art and Culture Ministry Launches Nigerian Foods and Culture Festival for Detty December
Joel Ajayi
The Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has announced that the inaugural Nigerian Foods and Culture Festival will take place from December 16-17, 2025, at the Cricket Pitch of the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.
The Minister, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., made this known while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday. Musawa said that the festival, jointly organized with Irabor Creative Minds, aims to showcase Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and boundless creativity.
The Nigerian Foods and Culture Festival is a testament to Nigeria’s commitment to harnessing the power of art, culture, and tourism to drive economic growth, job creation, and national unity.
“Detty December is a popular cultural event originating from Lagos, and the federal government will provide all necessary support to ensure a safe, beautiful, and culturally enriching experience for the international community and lovers of culture and creativity,” Musawa said.
The Minister said that Lagos was chosen as the host city due to its reputation as a hub of cultural and creative excellence.
“This will be a bigger Detty December, and we envision a future where the Nigerian Foods and Culture Festival becomes a premier cultural event, attracting visitors from around the world to experience the richness of Nigerian culture,” the Minister added.
Musawa expressed her gratitude to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his visionary leadership and unwavering support for the arts and culture sector. She also thanked the Ministry’s partners and sponsors, urging Nigerians to attend the festival.
The Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Irabor Creative Minds, Jude Irabor Uwagbai, assured participants of their security, stating that the organization is working with Lagos State’s Lion Building Police to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
“We are working with Lagos State’s Lion Building Police to ensure the safety of all participants. We are inviting the world to Lagos, Nigeria to come and experience our culture,” Irabor Uwagbai concluded.
Creative Industry
NTDA Moves to Transform Gelede Festival into a National Cultural Event with Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom
Cyril Ogar
The Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Ola Awakan paid a courtesy visit to the Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom, Yaba as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration for cultural tourism development.
The delegation was received by His Royal Majesty, Oba Owolabi Adeyemi Adeshina Adeniyi (Maforunyomi I), the Onisabe of Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom, Yaba; Olori Mosunmola Anike Adeniyi; the Bales of the kingdom; and members of the White Cap Chiefs. The visit commenced with a vibrant cultural procession by the revered Gelede Masquerades, showcasing the rich heritage of the community.
Addressing the Director-General, the monarch applauded him for honouring the invitation and commended his efforts in leveraging his office to drive innovation within Nigeria’s tourism sector.
The monarch applauds the NTDA Boss for his initiatives towards repositioning the country’s cultural heritage on a global stage.
Oba Adeniyi further expressed his interest in fostering a strategic partnership between the Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom and the NTDA, emphasizing the community’s readiness to actively participate in ongoing efforts to develop and promote tourism across the country.
He highlighted key cultural assets within the kingdom, including the Gelede Masquerades; an important cultural symbol associated with fertility and childbirth; and two ancient iroko trees within the community, each over 250 years old.
In response, the DG appreciated the traditional ruler for the invitation, honour, and warm reception, stating that the visit was not only culturally enriching but also strategically important to the Authority’s mandate.
He continued by emphasizing the role traditional institutions play in advancing Nigeria’s tourism sector.
He stated that effective storytelling is essential to unlocking the value of cultural heritage, explaining that documenting and sharing the stories behind cultural elements such as the Gelede Masquerades and the ancient iroko trees would enhance their appeal to both local and international tourists.
The NTDA DG further proposed featuring Igbobi-Sabe’s tourism assets in the ongoing NITOUREY Project, the first-ever tourism dedicated streaming platform in Africa aimed towards showcasing Nigeria’s rich and vibrant tourism assets to the world.
The meeting proceeded with a guided tour of one of the iroko tree sites located in Abule Ijesa, Yaba, where the Director-General observed that the site holds significant potential for recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
He encouraged the traditional ruler to work closely with the NTDA in developing initiatives that would revitalize the historic landmarks, positioning them as prominent symbols of Nigeria’s cultural tourism.
The Director-General received royal blessings from the Monatch who wished him wisdom and success in his tenure, while expressing confidence in his leadership and vision.
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