AGLOFEST to celebrate Africa’s cultural heritage in style – Organisers

The T-BYK, led by Tunde MacAlabi, and the Center for Black Arts and African Civilization (CBAAC), have unveiled the African Global Festival Nigeria (AGLOFEST), a new homegrown festival that is aimed at celebrating Africa’s rich cultural heritage.

The highly anticipated festival is set to take center stage in the last quarter of 2025, bringing together cultural enthusiasts, artists, and thought leaders from across the globe to celebrate the vibrancy of African heritage.

This year’s maiden edition promises to be an unforgettable experience, showcasing the richness of African creative industry products alongside music, dance, and fashion.

The programme is projected to generate over $USD20 billion into the Nigerian economy, across sectors within the next five years, with sustainable hosting of the programme.

According to the organisers, AGLOFEST is more than just a festival, as they insisted that it is a movement dedicated to uniting Africans and the Black diaspora through culture, creativity, and collaboration.

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Set against the backdrop of Nigeria’s rich history and diverse traditions, the festival, according to them, will feature an exciting line-up of live performances, cultural exhibitions, fashion showcases, business networking sessions, and panel discussions with some of the most influential voices in Black and African culture and entertainment.

Other highlights of AGLOFEST include: Business & Innovation Summit, a platform for networking and discussions on Africa’s creative economy, entrepreneurship, and investment opportunities; live music and dance performances, featuring a star-studded line-up of African artists and traditional performers bringing electrifying rhythms and moves to the stage; cultural exhibitions showcasing Africa’s finest artifacts, crafts, and historical treasures from various regions of the continent and fashion & art pavilion, which will feature a stunning display of African-inspired designs, textiles, and contemporary art from top designers and emerging talents.

The festival will also include gastronomy experience, with a food village offering an array of authentic African delicacies, celebrating the continent’s diverse culinary heritage.

Speaking about the festival, Tunde MacAlabi, founder and convener of the festival, said: “AGLOFEST will be a celebration of Black and Africa’s unity, strength, and cultural diversity. Scheduled to take place in Abuja, Lagos and Uyo, our goal is to create a space where Blacks and Africans at home and abroad can reconnect with their roots, share their stories, and forge partnerships that will drive the continent forward. This is more than just entertainment. It is about identity, legacy, and the future of African creativity.”

The African Global Festival Nigeria is expected to attract thousands of attendees, including artists, cultural ambassadors, entrepreneurs, and government officials, making it one of the most significant cultural events in Africa. The programme enjoys the support of the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Creative Economy and Tourism, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Air Peace Airline and President Bola Tinubu, who is the grand patron and chief global ambassador of AGLOFEST.