– Celebrating African Dance, Dialogue, and Cultural Collaboration
Different Aesthetics Arts & Culture Management Group, in collaboration with the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, Guild of Nigerian Dance Practitioners, Guild of Theatre Arts Drummers of Nigeria, and Topdew Arts Marketing, proudly announces the 8th Edition of Danse Afrikana – The Lagos Festival of African Dances, scheduled for Saturday, 20th December 2025, at the Lagos Zonal Directorate, National Council for Arts and Culture, National Theatre Precinct, Iganmu, Lagos, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Over the years, Danse Afrikana has evolved into one of Nigeria’s leading cultural showcases, celebrating and promoting African dance traditions while fostering dialogue among artists, cultural administrators, and policymakers. The festival brings together an inspiring community of performers, choreographers, scholars, and institutions committed to preserving and advancing African performance heritage.
This year’s edition will present a dynamic convergence of performances and policy-driven conversations, bringing together policymakers, sponsors, practitioners, and stakeholders to explore the management, promotion, and sustainability of the creative sector. Beyond the stage, the program underscores the arts as a vital instrument of cultural diplomacy, a driver of economic development, and a catalyst for social cohesion.
Speaking on the forthcoming edition, Tope Babayemi of Different Aesthetics Arts & Culture Management stated that “Danse Afrikana continues to serve as a meeting point for culture bearers, innovators, and policymakers who share a vision for a thriving African creative ecosystem. This year’s edition reaffirms our commitment to bridging performance with policy and practice.”
In his remarks, the Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Chief Obi Asika, commended the initiative, noting that “Danse Afrikana represents the kind of cultural synergy and partnership that drives the creative sector forward. The NCAC is pleased to support a festival that not only celebrates artistic expression but also fosters conversations on cultural management and sustainability.”
Also speaking, a representative of the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture described Danse Afrikana as “a laudable platform that aligns with Lagos State’s vision of using culture and creativity to drive tourism, youth engagement, and economic empowerment. We are proud to support this initiative that continues to place Lagos at the heart of Africa’s creative excellence.”
Members of the public, the media, cultural enthusiasts, and stakeholders in the creative industry are invited to attend and participate in this year’s celebration.
Event Details
Venue: Lagos Zonal Directorate, National Council for Arts and Culture, National Theatre Precinct, Iganmu, Lagos
Date: Saturday, 20th December 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
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