LAGOS TO PARTICIPATE AT AFRICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL TO BOOST TOURISM

…Billboard’s Afrobeat greatest, 2Baba tops event A-list

The Lagos State government is set to take part in the upcoming African Cultural Festival (ACF), starting from September 19 to 21, 2025 in Pennsylvania, United States of America, to showcase its tourism potentials as well as boost its growth.

While Lagos State will be represented  by a delegation of creatives, entrepreneurs, and innovators passionate about culture and its global relevance, Afrobeat musician, Innocent Idibia, a.k.a 2baba will be leading performances to electrify the event with his musical skills, significantly at a time Billboard has named his hit song ‘African Queen‘ Best Afrobeat Song of All Time.

According to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Mr. Idris Aregbe, the Lagos State government’s participation is aimed at reinforcing the state’s global cultural presence, in line with the THEMES+ agenda of the administration.

He added that it will afford the state the opportunity to ‘tell our stories and secure a seat among global cultural hubs.’

The concert, labelled as “Rhythms of Africa” with the theme “Africa to the World: Culture, Creativity and Collaboration,” will be held at the Forum Auditorium, 500 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA.

CEO of the ACF, Wole Adeniyi, described the timing and collaboration as perfect for African growth and reconnection with its diaspora, promoting economic development.

He said, “The Festival could not have come at a better time. Africa and the world need unity, collaboration, and creativity to forge a better future. ACF is a movement to reconnect Africa with its diaspora and reignite cultural and economic transformation.

Adeniyi, in his statement, added that for Tuface, the event will serve as a way to celebrate his legendary status as one of Africa’s foremost musicians, as Billboard has crowned his hit song “African Queen” the Greatest Afrobeat Song of All Time, topping its Best 50 Afrobeat songs.

“The song has been celebrated for its cultural significance, commercial success, and global impact,” he added.

The Festival Director, Foluke Michael, added that the festival will position Pennsylvania as ‘the new frontier for Africa’s global expansion through youth empowerment, heritage storytelling, and cross-continental business networking. ACF is a call to action, an investment, and a legacy for Africa and its diaspora.’

Other performers on the Billboard top 10 list include: Wizkid, Flavour, Rema, Tems, CKay, D’banj, Davido, Burna Boy and P-Square.

Renowned music executive producer and ACF Concert Director, Femi Ojetunde, emphasised that the ‘Rhythms of Africa’ will unleash a powerful new energy unlike anything the world has ever experienced.