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.

First held in the late 19th century by Afro-Brazilian returnees of Yoruba descent, the Lagos Fanti Carnival remains one of the city's most cherished cultural traditions. Rooted in a blend of samba ...

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 ...

The Lagos State Government has announced the return of the Fanti Carnival, a historic cultural festival set to hold on Easter ...

Tucked in the northern state of Pará, Belem is a city where urban life meets the wild heart of the Amazon. Often bypassed by ...

The streets of Lagos Island are set to come alive this Easter Sunday, 20 April, as the historic Lagos Fanti Carnival returns, ...