FG Set To Launch African Global Festival In October

Precious Nwonu, Enugu

The Federal Government is set to launch the African Global Festival Nigeria, popularly known as AGLOFEST, in October 2026 as part of efforts to promote Nigeria’s cultural diplomacy and expand economic and international partnerships.

The Permanent Secretary, General Services Office in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr Ibrahim Kana, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday.

Kana said President Bola Tinubu had approved the initiative, with the approval formally conveyed to the project’s partners.

According to him, AGLOFEST will create an international platform for cultural exchange, investment and economic cooperation by bringing together government officials, investors, businesses, cultural organisations, creative industry practitioners, entrepreneurs and development partners.

He said the festival would comprise three major events: the Black Diaspora Economic Forum, Black Diaspora Cultural Presentation, and the Renewed Global Hope and Peace Concert.

Kana explained that the economic forum would provide opportunities for discussions and partnerships in trade, investment and business, while the cultural presentation would highlight Africa’s heritage and creative expressions.

The peace concert, he added, would use music and entertainment to promote peace, unity and positive engagement among people across different parts of the world.

The permanent secretary said AGLOFEST was being developed through a public-private partnership involving the Federal Government and other stakeholders.

He noted that the Ministries of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy; Trade, Investment and Industry; and Foreign Affairs would be among the government institutions involved in the initiative.

Kana said the festival would also be used to showcase Nigeria’s cultural heritage, tourism attractions, creative industries and investment opportunities to an international audience.

He added that the initiative would strengthen Nigeria’s links with other African countries and people of African descent across the world.

The October launch is expected to form part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to use culture and the creative economy to deepen international relations, attract investment and expand economic cooperation.