The tradition & historical record
1 min read · 1 sourceThe Lagos Carnival also known as the Fanti or Caretta Carnival of Lagos, is the most prominent in West Africa. The origins of the carnival dates back to the Lagos colonial period when the Yoruba Brazilian (Aguda or Amaro) former slave returnees came back to reside in Lagos in the 19th century. The carnival is usually held during the Lagos Black Heritage Festival, a colourful folk festival which holds annually in Lagos. The carnival was re-instated in 2010. The event is usually centered on Lagos Island, filled with troop displays of costumes and various forms of entertainment including music and dancing. The carnival portrays an eclectic mixture of Nigerian, Brazilian and Cuban heritage of the city. The Lagos Carnival is filled with amazing and memorable activities. This festival is one of the most colourful and celebrated cultural festivals in Nigeria and quite notable in Africa generally.
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Lagos Carnival is carnival Festival in Lagos, according to the structured record cited below. This entry was generated automatically from that record and has not yet been reviewed by a person familiar with the tradition. 1
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