Many formerly enslaved Africans who migrated back to Nigeria settled in Lagos, bringing new traditions to the city.

Lagos celebrated its annual Fanti carnival, inspired by Afro-Brazilian freed slaves who returned in the 19th century.

Lagos was filled with color for the Fanti Carnival that celebrates the Afro-Brazilian heritage of formerly enslaved people ...

Thousands of revelers have gathered in Lagos, Nigeria, for the annual Lagos Fanti Carnival. The event celebrates the ...

Elaborate costumes, blaring music and vibrant processions took over Nigeria's Lagos Island on Monday as the annual Fanti ...

Spring brings momentum to the Community Concert Hall, inviting discovery and connection. This April, that spirit is front and ...

Thousands of revellers don elaborate costumes to bring the rhythm, vibrancy and colours of Brazil's Rio Carnival to the streets of Lagos in Nigeria. For generations, the Fanti Carnival has been a ...

Colourful costumes and street processions filled the heart of Lagos Island as the Fanti Carnival returned, showcasing a ...

By Lukman OlabiyiThe vibrant pulse of culture, history, and celebration took over Lagos Island as thousands of residents, tourists, and culture enthusiasts gathered for the 2026 Lagos Fanti Carnival, ...

Lagos bursts into color as the vibrant Lagos Fanti Carnival celebrates the Afro-Brazilian heritage of the "Aguda," formerly enslaved people who returned from Brazil in the 19th century.

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