Discover the Yoruba New Yam Festival (Odún Ìjẹ̀ṣú): what it means, how the first yam is offered, the food and the communities that celebrate it....
A dated calendar of Yoruba and Lagos cultural events for October to December 2026, from Felabration and Black History Month in London to Lagos Fashion Week and Africa Fashion Week Nigeria....
Everything to know about the 2026 Aké Arts and Book Festival: the 14th edition dates, its Yoruba literary roots and tips for attending....
Lagos Fashion Week runs 28 October to 1 November 2026, and Africa Fashion Week Nigeria takes over the John Randle Centre on 12 to 13 December. See dates, venues and Yoruba fabrics to watch....
ART X Lagos 2026 runs 5 to 8 November. See confirmed dates, venue and ticket status, what the fair offers and other Lagos art events this season....
Compare the great Yoruba cities of Lagos, Ibadan, Abeokuta, Osogbo and Ile-Ife: their history, character and the best reasons to visit each one....
Yorùbá Black History Month 2026 takes place on Saturday 24 October at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre in London. See the date, venue, tickets and what to expect....
Plan a heritage walk through Lagos Island: Isale Eko, the Oba's palace, Tinubu Square, the Brazilian Quarter, Freedom Park and the museums of Onikan, with history and visitor tips....
Design Week Lagos 2026 runs from 18 to 25 October, with the theme Making A New Africa: From Material to Market. See the dates, venues, what to expect and how it fits Lagos's creative calendar....
Planning a trip? Here are 10 of the best places to visit in Yorubaland, from Osun-Osogbo and Ile-Ife to Olumo Rock, Erin-Ijesha Waterfall, Idanre Hills and Ikogosi Warm Springs....









