According to Mr. Obi Asika, wey be Director-General of di National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), di National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) na Nigeria own version of di Olympics of culture.

Di event go start on November 22, 2024, and e go last for eight days, wey dem go host for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. For statement wey dem send give media over di weekend, Asika talk say NCAC don redesign di whole idea of di festival and dem dey plan to provide better top-class event for November, with di theme “Connected Culture.”

Di statement emphasize say for di eight days wey NAFEST go run, visitors and cultural ambassadors go get chance to see Nigeria rich culture in different ways.

Asika still talk say di event go feature things like stand-up comedians, performing troupes, big and upcoming Nigerian musicians, book fair, and states go compete for Dance-Off, Sing-Off, and Swag Show.

E still add say, “We go get Dambe exhibitions, masquerades and plenty other things as we dey bring both traditional and modern culture together for one place and one city. NAFEST go happen for di national stadium, arts village, many galleries and other venues as we go open Abuja as di center for culture and entertainment.

“We go also do Jollof Wars wey go crown di best dish, while eight galleries led by @rv_windsor go host exhibitions and panel discussions about our theme. We go celebrate our ambassadors for di NCAC Honors gala. Di NCAC colloquium go feature inter-generational conversations wey go reflect our shared heritage and culture. Make una ready to come celebrate, connect, enjoy and participate as we bring together di best of our country to showcase all our cultures.”