Afropolis Lagos 2024 Kicks Off with Grand Opening Ceremony

The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture successfully hosted the grand opening ceremony of Afropolis Lagos 2024 at the J.Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History on Lagos Island.

The event, held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 5 pm, was graced by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Kadiri Hamzat, representing the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

In his speech, Dr. Hamzat appreciated the organizers and guests, saying, “The Afropolis is the celebration of African culture, Art, and innovation.

This festival has become a big gathering for us, a melting ideas and modality converge where the past meets the future.”

He emphasized the significance of the theme, “Come, Let Us Write New Myth,” as a call for reimagination, renewal, and a fresh understanding of African heritage and aspirations.

“Storytelling has been a powerful tool for shaping societies, influencing mindsets, and inspiring changes,” he added.

Cross Section of Guests

Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Art, and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson Awoyinka, welcomed guests, saying, “Afropolis is about music, Art, technology, innovation.

There’s so much to see for the next ten days, and we are really excited to have all of you here.”

The Artistic Director and Curator of Afropolis Lagos 2024, Mr. Qudus Onikeku, expressed gratitude to the audience, emphasizing the importance of collaboration.

“Tonight is not really about me, but about the power of great collaboration using the present Lagos State administration’s theme: Igbega Ipinle Eko, Ajumose Gbogbo wa ni,” he said.

“We have to learn collaboration because Lagos will never be great without that.”