The initiative of the Festival was borne out of the commitment of the Senator Ibikunle Amosun’s government to promote culture and tourism.
No fewer than 22 African countries, cultural troupes from different parts of the country and others would be participating in the three-day events, holding in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Traditional rulers from the state led by the chairman of the State Traditional Council, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo were in attendance.
Cultural troupes from Kwara and Kastina States opened this year’s festival with their performances.
The Festival Consultant, Professor Wole Soyinka was equally in attendance at the opening ceremony.
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