Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State Confirmed as Special Guest of Honour at the African Cultural Festival, Pennsylvania 2025

The African Cultural Festival confirms Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Nigeria, as Special Guest of Honour and African Voice for the 2025 Festival in Pennsylvania, USA.

Lagos is Africa’s largest economy and its undisputed creative capital. Under Governor Sanwo-Olu’s visionary leadership, the state has witnessed unprecedented growth in the creative and cultural industries. His administration has prioritised innovation, talent development, and global partnerships—cementing Lagos as the launchpad for Africa’s creative renaissance.

Through various initiatives, Governor Sanwo-Olu has strengthened the creative economy as a driver of sustainable development, creating jobs, expanding opportunities for youth, and amplifying Africa’s global cultural footprint.

At the African Cultural Festival, Governor Sanwo-Olu will share how Lagos’s achievements are shaping a new narrative for Africa. He will highlight ways these developments foster opportunities, cultural pride, and economic growth specifically for the African diaspora—particularly within communities in Pennsylvania and across the United States. His presence aims to bridge Africa and its diaspora, promoting collaborations that increase cultural visibility, expand networks, and create avenues for joint prosperity between both continents.

The African Cultural Festival welcomes Governor Sanwo-Olu as a true champion of African creativity and progress, whose leadership inspires a global movement of innovation, identity, and heritage.

About the African Cultural Festival

The African Cultural Festival is a premier global platform showcasing Africa’s richness in art, music, fashion, literature, and cultural exchange. By bringing together creators, innovators, policymakers, and thought leaders from across the world, the festival celebrates Africa’s legacy while shaping its future.