Lagos State government and Afrobeats musician Innocent Idibia, known as Tuface 2 Baba, and other notable Nigerian musicians have been invited to promote African art and culture at the forthcoming African Cultural Festival (ACF2025) in Pennsylvania, United States of America.
The organisers said Lagos State will be represented by a delegation of creatives, entrepreneurs and innovators passionate about culture and its global relevance. At the same time, Tuface and other musicians will electrify the event with their musical skills.
The concert, titled “Rhythms of Africa” and themed “Africa to the World: Culture, Creativity and Collaboration,” will be held in the US from September 19 to 21, 2025.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Mr. Idris Aregbe, who disclosed this to journalists in Lagos, explained that the state government’s participation is aimed at reinforcing the state’s global cultural presence, in line with the administration’s THEMES+ agenda.
He added that it will allow the state to ‘tell our stories and secure a seat among global cultural hubs.’
The chief executive officer of the African Cultural Festival (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 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 Afrobeats Song of All Time, topping its Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs list.
“The song has been celebrated for its cultural significance, commercial success, and global impact,” he added.
According to the Festival Director, Foluke Michael, 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 musicians on the Billboard top 10 list include Wizkid, Flavour, Rema, Tems, CKay, D’banj, Davido, Burna Boy, and P-Square.
