The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy is arranging with Yankee Entertainment to hold the Abuja International Carnival in November, the ministry said at the weekend.
Both parties met in Abuja to finalise collaboration details and discuss plans for the carnival.
The minister, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, said during the meeting that the Abuja International Carnival is top on the ministry’s events. She expressed optimism on the project, saying it aligned with the ministry’s goals of promoting cultural diversity and supporting the creative economy.
“The Abuja International Carnival aims to boost cultural tourism and enhance Nigeria’s international profile. The carnival will also foster national unity, boost international culture promotion and create economic opportunities for local artists and entrepreneurs.
“It is one of the events we really need to showcase to put the country on the forefront of cultural promotion. We knew that we needed to create something sustainable which would be able to attract not only investments but tourism into our country,” she said.
Managing director and chief executive officer of Yankee Entertainment, Kehinde Adegbite, presented the vision and objectives of the carnival, highlighting its potential to showcase Nigerian culture and creativity to a global audience.
