The National Festival of Arts and Culture is our cultural Olympics and has been running since 1970 with all 36 states and the FCT competing in various segments throughout the 8-day festival.
This year from Nov 22-Nov 30, 2024 NAFEST wil be live in Abuja, We have reimagined the format and are seeking to deliver a world class festival come November, the Festival theme is Connected Culture as we come together to celebrate and connect and compete in friendly competition. Nigeria has incredible culture and it will be on full display.
Highlights will include performances by superstar Nigerian artists and rising stars, stand up comedians and performing troupes, a book fair as well as states competing in the Swag Show, the Dance-Off, and the Sing-Off. we will have Dambe exhibitions and masquerades and more as we bring the traditional and modern culture to one place and one city.
Nafest will be at the national stadium, at the arts village, at multiple galleries and other venues as we open up Abuja as a cultural and entertainment destination.
The Jollof Wars will crown the best dish, while 8 galleries led by @rv_windsor will host exhibitions and panel discussions around our theme and we will celebrate our ambassadors at the NCAC Honors gala.
The NCAC colloquium will feature inter generational conversations and reflect shared heritage and culture:
Get ready and come out to celebrate, connect, enjoy and participate as we bring together the best of our country to showcase the best of all our cultures.
