Culturati

Culturati is an annual cultural festival held in Lagos, Nigeria, to commemorate African culture, heritage, and diversity.[1] The event brings together artists, performers, entrepreneurs, and audiences to celebrate African culture.[2][3]

History

Culturati started as the "Sisi Oge" beauty pageant in 2006, which ran for over a decade and empowered numerous models and cultural ambassadors.[4] The event was rebranded as Culturati to expand its focus beyond pageantry, into African arts, culture, and entrepreneurship.[5] The 18th edition held in December 2024.[6] Culturati is an initiative of Idris Aregbe.[7]

Culturati is organized in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture.[8]

Honorees

The festival has honored individuals who have made significant contributions to African culture, including Helen Prest-Ajayi, Bruce Onobrakpeya, Benson Idonije, Lola Shoneyin, Mudi Africa, Nike Okundaye, Pelu Awofeso, Toyin Lawani, and others. Posthumous recognition has also been given, such as to Levi Ajuonuma.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ "Culturati: Showcasing the Beauty, Diversity of Africa's Rich Culture – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  2. ^ "Culturati 2024: Lagos, US Consulate stress importance of Culture preservation". Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  3. ^ Ibrahim, Abubakar (2023-12-09). "Culturati: Celebrating Africa's rich and diverse cultural heritage". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  4. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2019-06-22). "'Culturati is a movement to instill fading cultures in the hearts of today's youths'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  5. ^ "Culturati is Leveraging on Africa's Culture to Create Jobs, Says Aregbe – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  6. ^ Abulude, Samuel (2024-12-10). "LASG, US Consulate Harp On Preservation Of African Culture". Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  7. ^ "Idris Aregbe: Celebrating Values, Promoting Culture – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  8. ^ Owolabi, Oyebola (2024-12-10). "Lagos, US Consulate celebrate 2024 Culturati festival". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  9. ^ Nwafor (2021-01-31). "Culturati: Providing economic emancipation, social cohesion for Africans-Aregbe". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  10. ^ Fasuan, Tolulope (2024-12-14). "Culturati Festival celebrates African excellence - Culturati Festival". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
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