Lagos State government, in partnership with QDance Centre, will on October 26, begin the maiden International Cultural Festival tagged: “Afropolis 2024” with the theme ‘We Need New Myth” at the J.Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Onikan Lagos Island.
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Afropolis is an international festival of arts, creativity and innovation with visitors and artistes expected from Nigeria and different parts of the world such as Kaduna, Kano, Jos,  Ghana, Senegal, Lome, Addis Ababa, São Paulo, Amsterdam, Bologna, US, among other European and South American countries.

Speaking on activities for the nine days festival, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, said: “Afropolis is not just an event; it is a celebration of our identity, a showcase of our talents, and a testament to the power of creativity to unite and inspire. From October 26 to November 3, Lagos will become the epicentre of African creativity, welcoming artists, innovators, and enthusiasts from across the continent and beyond.”

According to her, activities scheduled for the festival include a VIP preview and cocktail on October 26, followed by a grand opening ceremony at The Vibez Stage.Also, there will be a fireside chat with the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, on the same day.

On October 27, a carnival procession will be held in many streets on Lagos Island during the official opening ceremony of the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History. On October 28, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu will lead a tour of the centre.

The Artistic Director of Afropolis 2024, Qudus Onikeku, said the festival is a dream come true, adding that Lagos, being the biggest black capital of the world, deserves to have a world-class cultural festival.

Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said that with Afropolis 2024, the state government will be able to replicate other international festivals.
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