Lagos Expects 21 Million People For Black Heritage Festival

Black Heritage Festival

Lagos is expecting 21 million people comprising of Lagos residents and visitors at this year’s edition of the Black Heritage Festival in Lagos.

Speaking at the Freedom Park, Lagos, Nobel Prize Winner, Prof. Wole Soyinka Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Festival, said all logistics had been put in place for a hitch free event.

Disclosing that the hosting of the event was part of government’s determination to preserve the cultural heritage of Lagos residents, Soyinka added that people from all parts of the world are expected in Lagos to experience the thrills and excitement of the festival.

Black Heritage Festival lagos

Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism and Inter-governmental Relations, Mr. Disun Holloway on his part said the Festival would be of immense economic benefit to residents, stressing that it would also provide a source of relaxation for all.

Events marking the Water Regatta will include: engine power boat racing, swimming, search and rescue demonstration and the traditional boat regatta tagged “The Black in the Mediterranean Blue and the African Colours of Brazil”. The Civic Centre on Ozumba Mbadiwe Street, Victoria Island and Oyinkan Abayomi Street will be the venues for the Water Regatta event.

Other events to be staged include drama, dance, exhibitions, symposium, music and street carnival.

The week-long festival will commence on Saturday, 23rd March and climax on Easter Monday, 1st of April, 2013.