On Easter Sunday, the soul of Lagos Island stirred to life. The Fanti Carnival surged through its storied streets like a ...

Neuma Goncalves, Brazil's "First Lady of Samba," has died at age 78 after helping turn the Rio de Janeiro slum Mangueira into one of the best-loved samba schools at the world-famous Carnival parade.

Lagos State government has revived the Afro-Brazilian Heritage with the Fanti Carnival, which has long been a cornerstone of ...

Lagos pulsed with history and vibrant hues as the 2025 Fanti Carnival painted the streets with a joyous Afro-Brazilian celebration.

On April 20, 2025 (Easter Sunday), the Lagos Fanti Carnival will return to the streets of Lagos with vibrant celebrations ...

“Rooted in the 19th-century customs of Afro-Brazilian returnees-freed slaves who brought back samba rhythms, flamboyant costumes, and carnival traditions from Brazil, the Lagos Fanti Carnival ...

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hailed the return of the Lagos Fanti Carnival, calling it a radiant celebration of culture, ...

A Brazilian guitar concert with accents of samba and bossa nova awaits you on Friday May 16, 2025 at the Médiathèque ...

The Lagos Fanti Carnival 2025 is organised by Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in collaboration with the Brazilian Consulate.

Founded in 1948, Beija-Flor is one of the most awarded samba schools in Rio ... with humility to be part of the parade tonight.... Nervous and excited, Brazil, I love you! Thank you for the ...