By Correspondent in Abuja.
Abuja is set to host a major music and arts exhibition, MADEFest 2025, aimed at promoting unity, creativity, and celebrating Africa’s rich cultural diversity.
Our correspondent gathered from the organizers that the four-day festival will take place from December 18 to 21 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
The Festival Director, Malcolm Oseahon, in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, said the event would transform the city into a vibrant hub of culture and creativity.
“MADEFest is more than an event; it’s a movement,” he said. “We’re creating a space where creativity thrives, communities connect, and culture is celebrated. This year’s edition will be big, bold, and deeply rooted in the Nigerian spirit of resilience and beauty, evoking a nostalgic feeling with the theme, ‘Fusion of Eras,” he said.
Oseahon revealed that the event has received endorsements from the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, as well as the Federal Ministry of Youth Development.
He added that the celebration promises an unforgettable showcase of Nigerian and African brilliance across art, music, food, fashion, and performance.
Hosted by Sealed Empire in collaboration with strategic partners, MADEFest 2025 aims to highlight Africa’s cultural wealth while fostering unity, creativity, and sustainable development through the arts.
The organizers added that the festival highlights will include a music competition to discover Africa’s next rising star, live performances from top Nigerian and emerging artists, exhibitions of indigenous art and crafts, as well as food and fashion fairs.
Other features include workshops and panel sessions for young innovators, family-friendly zones, creative hubs for children, and MADEFest Afterhours (Detty December) — an exclusive nighttime experience with electrifying performances, DJ sets, and cultural fusion parties.
Oseahon said the festival is expected to attract thousands of visitors from across Nigeria and beyond.
According to him,tickets and vendor applications are now open at www.madefest.com.ng.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
