The Lagos State Government, through the Council for Arts and Culture, joined dignitaries, cultural troupes and visitors from across the globe to celebrate the 2026 World Sango Festival, held on 15th August, 2026, at the historic Aafin Oyo, Oyo State.
The World Sango Festival honours Sango, the revered Yoruba deity of thunder and lightning and stands as one of the most profound expressions of Yoruba spirituality and identity, particularly for the people of Oyo.
This year’s edition featured a vibrant showcase of traditions, music, dance, and spiritual heritage. Guests experienced colourful royal processions, thunderous Bata and Dundun drumming, captivating masquerade performances, and ancestral storytelling that embody centuries of Yoruba history.
Speaking at the event, the Director/CEO, Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, Mr. Olulowo Idowu Johnson, emphasised that the festival underscores the enduring legacy of Sango as a symbol of strength, justice, and cultural pride.
Beyond its spiritual significance, the festival fosters unity, promotes tourism, and enhances global appreciation of African heritage.
As part of the celebration, the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture Troupe delivered a special performance, presenting a spectacular display of Lagos artistry.
The performance highlighted the cultural bond between Lagos and Oyo while showcasing the diversity and vibrancy of Yoruba traditions to an international audience.
The Council reaffirmed its commitment to preserving, promoting, and projecting Yoruba culture both locally and globally through strategic partnerships and cultural exchange.
The 2026 World Sango Festival at Aafin Oyo once again reaffirmed Oyo as the spiritual home of Sango worship and a premier destination for cultural tourism in Nigeria.
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The Lagos State Government, through the Council for Arts and Culture, joined dignitaries, cultural troupes and visitors from across the globe to celebrate the 2026 World Sango Festival, held on 15th August, 2026, at the historic Aafin Oyo, Oyo State.
The World Sango Festival honours Sango, the revered Yoruba deity of thunder and lightning and stands as one of the most profound expressions of Yoruba spirituality and identity, particularly for the people of Oyo.
This year’s edition featured a vibrant showcase of traditions, music, dance, and spiritual heritage. Guests experienced colourful royal processions, thunderous Bata and Dundun drumming, captivating masquerade performances, and ancestral storytelling that embody centuries of Yoruba history.
Speaking at the event, the Director/CEO, Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, Mr. Olulowo Idowu Johnson, emphasised that the festival underscores the enduring legacy of Sango as a symbol of strength, justice, and cultural pride.
Beyond its spiritual significance, the festival fosters unity, promotes tourism, and enhances global appreciation of African heritage.
As part of the celebration, the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture Troupe delivered a special performance, presenting a spectacular display of Lagos artistry.
The performance highlighted the cultural bond between Lagos and Oyo while showcasing the diversity and vibrancy of Yoruba traditions to an international audience.
The Council reaffirmed its commitment to preserving, promoting, and projecting Yoruba culture both locally and globally through strategic partnerships and cultural exchange.
The 2026 World Sango Festival at Aafin Oyo once again reaffirmed Oyo as the spiritual home of Sango worship and a premier destination for cultural tourism in Nigeria.
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