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Celebrate Nigeria's vibrant calendar—from the Eyo masquerade and Osun-Osogbo festival to Calabar Carnival, Argungu Fishing Festival, New Yam celebrations, and Felabration—alive with music, dance, pageantry, and sacred traditions.

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Argungu International Fishing Festival

Argungu, Kebbi State

Nigeria’s iconic river festival featuring mass fishing on the Matan Fada River, canoe races, wrestling, and cultural performances.

3–4 days
Best time:Late Feb–Mar (dates vary); midday for fishing contest

Key Highlights:

Mass fishing contest
Canoe regatta
Traditional wrestling
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Osun-Osogbo Festival

Osogbo, Osun State

Annual veneration of the Osun deity culminating in a sacred procession to the UNESCO-listed Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove.

Main procession day within 2-week festivities
Best time:August; morning–afternoon grove procession

Key Highlights:

UNESCO sacred grove
Priestess-led rites
Traditional music & dance
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Eyo Festival (Adamu Orisha Play)

Lagos Island, Lagos State

White-clad Eyo masquerades parade through Lagos Island in a storied rite celebrating notable occasions and Lagos heritage.

1 day (date announced)
Best time:Varies; processions start morning till afternoon

Key Highlights:

Eyo masquerades
Processional routes
Traditional music
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Calabar Carnival

Calabar, Cross River State

Africa’s biggest street party with flamboyant bands, elaborate costumes, dance competitions, and nightly concerts.

Citywide season (main parades ~2–4 days)
Best time:December; main band parades late Dec

Key Highlights:

Costume bands
Street parades
Concerts & nightlife
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Kano Durbar (Eid Durbar)

Kano, Kano State

Spectacular equestrian parade as the Emir and cavalry process to mark Eid, featuring colorful robes, drumming, and horsemanship.

1–2 days
Best time:Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Adha mornings

Key Highlights:

Horse parades
Emir’s procession
Drums & trumpets
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Ojude Oba Festival

Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State

Colorful homage to the Awujale with regimental age-grade parades, horse displays, aso-oke couture, and drumming.

1 day
Best time:Third day after Eid al-Adha; midday parades

Key Highlights:

Age-grade parades
Equestrian displays
Aso-oke fashion
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Ofala Festival (Onitsha)

Onitsha, Anambra State

Royal festival where the Obi of Onitsha emerges in regal attire, with cultural troupes, cannon fire, and community homage.

2 days (core rites)
Best time:Sept–Oct; mornings for royal outings

Key Highlights:

Royal procession
Masquerades
Cultural troupes
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Iri Ji Ohuru (New Yam Festival) — Enugu

Enugu, Enugu State

Thanksgiving harvest marking the start of yam consumption with blessings, masquerades, and communal feasts.

1 day (community variations)
Best time:Aug–Sept; late afternoon ceremonies

Key Highlights:

Yam blessings
Masquerade dances
Community feasts
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Leboku New Yam Festival (Ugep)

Ugep, Cross River State

Yakurr people’s elaborate harvest celebration with processions, vibrant costumes, and competitive dances.

3 days
Best time:August; mornings for rites, afternoons for parades

Key Highlights:

Harvest rites
Costume parades
Competitive dances
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