Category: Tourism

Kunle Adelabu Lagosians and others have been assured of another memorable event at the 2024 Eshinlokun Day which usually comes up every December 26, in commemoration of the late Oba Eshinlokun of Lagos whose two sons also became Obas after his reign. Family members and other guests that will be visiting will have the opportunity of seeing the over 600 correspondences of Oba Morohunfolu Kosoko, the legendary Oba and Oloja of Lagos, at an exhibition planned to be staged at the Eshinlokun Day Celebration by the King Kosoko Royal Family.…

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Kunle Adelabu The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has moved to integrate three of the Ikorodu Heritage Trail into a tentative list of 14 sites recognised by UNESCO, as key officials visited Ikorodu on Tuesday. The Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, disclosed this when she led a high-powered delegation of Ministry Officials that included the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Oloruntoyin Atekoja alongside the Heritage Consultant to the Ministry, Mr. Gbolahan Ajala and some French investors, including Regis Charpentier, President ofWinWinAfrique, to meet…

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The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, in partnership with Sterling Bank, is set to host the 2024 World Tourism Day celebration, themed “Tourism and Peace”. The annual event, according to the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka underscores the vital role of tourism in fostering peace, unity, and cultural understanding across the globe. The celebration scheduled to be held at Muri Okunola Park on September 27, 2024, promises an engaging lineup of activities, including panel discussions with industry experts, vendor exhibitions, and a vibrant…

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-Presents historic over 100 years letters Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye In commemoration of the 1862 return of King Kosoko to Lagos, after his exile in Epe, the King Kosoko Royal Family on Sunday, September 15, staged a procession round the major areas of Lagos Island. The celebration, which began last week’s Sunday with the King Kosoko Memorial Lecture, is themed, “The 1862 Return”. The procession, which was led by the Oloja – elect, Prince Abiola Kosoko, saw chieftains and members of the royal family taking off from the King…

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye-As FG, Lagos commend King Kosoko Memorial Lecture initiative The aim of the King Kosoko Royal Family and Oloja of Lagos Chieftaincy to preserve the legacies of the former legendary Oba of Lagos, Oba Morohunfolu Kosoko, has received a boost as scholars and eminent Lagosians gathered to examine his impacts. The event was the 2nd edition of the King Kosoko Memorial Lecture held at the Glover Memorial Hall, Custom Street, Lagos, on Sunday. It was themed, “Lagos Economy in the Era of King Kosoko: A Talent…

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Kunle Adelabu The Honorable Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade – John, has commended the Oloja of Lagos elect, Prince Abiola Kosoko and the entire King Kosoko Royal Family of Lagos, on the preservation of the cultural heritage and values of the late King of Lagos. Lola Ade – John, who was the a special guest of honour at the King Kosoko Memorial Lecture which was part of the activities marking the 163rd anniversary of the return of the late Oba to Lagos, also stated that the preservation of such legacies…

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Our Reporter Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, joined others across the globe to commemorate World Indigenous Day with an event held at Freedom Park, Lagos, Nigeria on Friday. The event, which includes a vibrant display of traditional music, cultural performances, and delicious local cuisine, was organised by the Ministry to promote and protect the rights of indigenous peoples in Lagos and Nigeria at large. According to the Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, “World Indigenous Day is a significant occasion…

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Kunle Adelabu-Celebration holds September 8 to 16 The King Kosoko Royal Family of Lagos, is set for another edition of the historic return of Oba Kosoko to Lagos after his sojourn in Epe, following the British bombardment of 1851. This year will make it 163 years after the return of the famous Lagos King with his lieutenants, and the third edition of the celebration. At the press briefing heralding this year’s edition of “The Return 1862”, held at the King Kosoko Memorial Museum, Ereo, Lagos, on Tuesday, the Oloja of…

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in furtherance of its commitment to promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of Lagos through various initiatives and events aimed at highlighting the city’s diverse traditions and enhancing its appeal as a cultural destination, is planning a food festival tagged: “A Taste of Lagos” in October 2024. The festival is designed to showcase the food culture and lifestyle of ethnic communities and foreign cultures in Lagos, including African countries, Chinese, Indian, Italian and Spanish cuisines to add colour to…

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