The South African Consulate, in partnership with AfroFlavour, an ambitious pan-African organisation dedicated to promoting African gastronomy worldwide, is set to host the 2025 South African Heritage Day in Lagos.

Speaking at the briefing to herald the event, the organisers disclosed that the cuisine-culture day, which will be held on Saturday, September 20, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, aims to promote cultural exchange, understanding, and cooperation between South Africa, Nigeria and other four participating countries — Kenya, Ghana, Morocco, and Zimbabwe.

Co-founder/CEO of AfroFlavour, Lucky Idike Jr, while speaking about the partnership with South African Consulate General, said this year’s event, being the first edition, promises to be an exciting one as it will feature the celebration of South African and Nigerian culture, traditions, and values.

“What began as a dream to spotlight African cuisine has grown into a global mission to position African food as a catalyst for trade, culture, and economic growth. We are proud to be part of that movement,” he said

According to the Chargé d’Affaires, Ms.Sebo Lenyai, at the Consulate General Lagos, “South Africa and Nigeria have a long history of collaboration and cooperation dating back to the days of the struggle.

“There is more that binds us than divides us, and together we can make the African Union’s Agenda 2063 a reality. This event will showcase South African and Nigerian culture, building collaboration and cooperation between Africa’s two largest economies,” she said.

Also speaking at the press briefing, the Director of Content and Strategy, AfroFlavour, Tope Sadiq, highlighted some of the event of the day to include; Trip to Cape Town, where guest will experience the beauty of Cape Town, a cosmopolitan Mecca of culture, history and food with either the ‘Red or Blue Afroflavour Passport and Visa on arrival.’

“There is going to be a ⁠Culture Market, where guests will explore the vibrant Pan African market in Long Street, showcasing African food, fashion, jewelry, craftsmanship, and art.”

South African traditional dishes like bobotie, bunny chow, and Cape Malay curry, alongside Nigerian delicacies. Also, the ⁠Shaka Zulu’s throne, a symbol of Zulu heritage and strength, where guests will take memorable photos, and live music—rhythms of South African jazz and traditional music.

The Afroliganza Fashion procession curated by the Lai Labode Heritage Foundation, to showcase South African Fashion alongside Nigerian fashion from the Yoruba, Urhobo, Hausa, and Igbo tribes. ⁠Creators Lab to engage innovative minds as they lead sideline discussions on culture, food, and Africa 2063.