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The Lagos carnival also known as the Fanti or Caretta Carnival of Lagos, [1] is the most prominent in West Africa. The carnival is usually held during the Lagos Black Heritage Festival, [2] a colorful folk festival which holds annually in Lagos. The origins of the carnival dates back to the Lagos colonial period when the Brazilian former slave returnees came back to reside in Lagos in the 19th century. [3] The carnival was re-instated in 2010. [4] 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. [5] [6] [7] The Lagos Carnival is filled with amazing and memorable activities.This festival is one of the most colorful and celebrated cultural festivals in Nigeria and quite notable in Africa generally. [8] [9]

References

  1. ^ K. K. Prah (2009). Back to Africa: Afro-Brazilian returnees and their communities. Vol. 1. Centre for Advanced Studies of African Society Cape Town (CASAS). ISBN  978-1-920-4474-58.
  2. ^ "Lagos Black Heritage Festival, Festivals And Carnivals In Lagos State :: Nigeria Information & Guide". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  3. ^ Nigeria, Media (3 April 2018). "About Lagos Carnival". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  4. ^ Kerstin Pinther; Larissa Förster; Christian Hanussek; Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum; IWALEWA-Haus (Bayreuth, Germany); Goethe-Institut (Nairobi, Kenya) (2012). Afropolis: City. Jacana Media, 2012. p. 142. ISBN  9781431403257.
  5. ^ "The Lagos Carnival – a grand street party". I Love Lagos. Archived from the original on 29 June 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  6. ^ Monica Mark (8 May 2015). "Lagos locals fear annual carnival's links to Brazilian past are being lost". The Guardian. United Kingdom. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  7. ^ Omolara Omosanya. "Lagos Carnival adds colour to Easter celebrations". Radio Lagos. Archived from the original on 27 January 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  8. ^ "LAGOS READY FOR STREET CARNIVAL". Lagos State Government. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  9. ^ Limited, Alamy. "Lagos carnival hi-res stock photography and images". Alamy. Retrieved 21 December 2022.


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