FG to Launch African Global Festival Nigeria in October

The Federal Government is set to launch the African Global Festival Nigeria, AGLOFEST, in October 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s cultural diplomacy, economic cooperation and international engagement.

 

The Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr Ibrahim Kana, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

 

Kana said President Bola Tinubu had approved the initiative, which would provide an international platform for cultural exchange, investment and economic cooperation.

 

The festival is expected to bring together government leaders, investors, businesses, cultural institutions, creative industry professionals, entrepreneurs and development partners.

 

According to Kana, “AGLOFEST will feature three major components”: the Black Diaspora Economic Forum, the Black Diaspora Cultural Presentation and the Renewed Global Hope and Peace Concert.

 

He said the economic forum would focus on “trade, investment and business partnerships”, while the cultural presentation would showcase Africa’s heritage and creative expressions.

 

Kana added that the Renewed Global Hope and Peace Concert would promote “peace, unity and positive global engagement through music and entertainment.”

 

He said AGLOFEST was being developed as a public-private partnership between the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders, in collaboration with ministries, departments and agencies including the Ministries of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy; Trade, Investment and Industry; and Foreign Affairs.

 

The initiative is also designed to showcase Nigeria’s cultural heritage, tourism potential, creative industries and investment opportunities to an international audience, while strengthening the country’s ties with Africa and people of African descent worldwide.

 

The October launch is expected to form part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to use culture and the creative economy to promote international partnerships and deepen Nigeria’s global engagement.