Kogi State will between December 1 and 7 2024 play host to Nigerians and the global community at the Kogi International Carnival, to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the ethnic groups in the state.
The much awaited carnival tagged: ‘Kogi International Carnival‘ is created to display the culture of kogi people and woo local and international investors to explore the vast investment opportunities in the confluence state.
The carnival, which will hold simultaneously in four centres across the state – Lokoja, Kabba, Okene and Ayingba, will also present the cultural diversity of the state on global stage, showcasing music, dance, dress, food and more in the North Central state.
With the theme: ‘Come, Experience, Explore and Invest in the Confluence State Celebrating Unity, Promoting Tourism, and Empowering Local Communities’, the carnival is meant to key into the season of celebration that Christmas period presents across the globe, not only for entertainment but also investment while focusing on tourism.
Designed to be citizen-driven, the event has continued to receive the endorsement of prominent indigenes of Kogi State, including traditional rulers. A foremost Marketing Communication practitioner, who doubles as President of the Nigeria chapter of International Advertising Association (IAA), Mr. Steve Babaeko, described Kogi State as a unique state that adds a lot of historical relevance to Nigeria, calling on all Kogites, home and abroad to rally round the team behind the one week carnival.
“With a state like Kogi State, the Federal Government needs not to look far for willing partners at a time when Nigeria is facing significant food security challenges, with nearly 25 million people at risk of hunger due to climate change, inflation, and rising food prices,” Babaeko who is also CEO/Chief Creative Officer of the nation’s leading advertising firm, X3M Ideas, stated.
Speaking about the chain of carnival activities, Prince Philip Orebiyi, leader of the Kogi International Carnival (KIC) 2024 project team, described the carnival as “more than just a celebration.” “KIC will feature spectacular performances by local and international artists; cultural exhibitions and traditional dance displays; food festivals featuring local and international cuisine; fashion shows showcasing Nigerian and African designs; workshops and master-classes on art, music, and entrepreneurship,” Orebiyi said.
