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3 Spectacular Festivals In Nigeria To Experience During Eid (Sallah) 2026

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Across the country, cities and towns erupt into colourful celebrations filled with hypnotic music, royal horse riding, high-fashion statements, and rich culinary displays.

For travellers and locals alike, the Sallah season offers the ultimate window to experience Nigerian culture at its peak.

From the majestic, centuries-old Durbars of the North to the colourful, equestrian display of Ojude Oba, here are the absolute best events to attend during Eid in Nigeria.

The Durbar Festival is arguably the grandest cultural attraction during Eid in Nigeria. This centuries-old tradition takes place across major ancient emirates following both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

The Famous Kano Durbar (Day 2 of Eid)

The Kano Durbar is the undisputed heavyweight of Northern Nigerian tourism. Thousands of royal horsemen parade through the ancient city clad in magnificent regalia.

Led by the Emir of Kano, the procession features traditional musicians, acrobats, and praise singers. The horses themselves are an art piece, decorated with expensive, colourful textiles and silver ornament.

Katsina, Zaria, and Bauchi Durbars (Day 1, 2 & 3 of Eid)

If you want to avoid the massive crowds of Kano but still experience pure royal prestige, the Durbars in Katsina, Zaria (Zazzau Emirate), and Bauchi offer equally breathtaking horse-riding displays and deep historical insight.

2. The Ilorin Grand Durbar (Kwara State)

Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, hosts a rapidly growing Sallah Durbar that beautifully combines Yoruba and Fulani cultures.

3. The Ojude Oba Festival (Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State)

If the North is known for the Durbar, the Southwest is defined by Ojude Oba. Taking place exactly three days after Eid al-Kabir (Big Sallah), this is one of the most covered cultural festivals on African social media.

This year, the Ojude Oba festival is set to take place on Friday, the 30th of May.

While Ojude Oba originated as a small gathering of Muslim converts paying homage to the Awujale (King) of Ijebuland for allowing them to practise Islam, it has evolved into a completely non-religious, massive celebration of Ijebu heritage, uniting Muslims, Christians, and traditionalists alike.

What to expect:

The Regberegbe (Age Grades): Different age groups compete in a dazzling display of wealth, elite fashion, and custom-tailored Aso-Ebi (matching luxury fabrics).

The Baloguns: The descendants of the city’s wartime commanders ride into the venue on horseback, firing traditional muskets into the air in salute to the King.

Pro-travel tips for Sallah 2026

Book accommodation early: Cities like Kano and Ijebu-Ode sell out their best hotels months before the festivals.

Hire a local guide: For events like the Northern Durbars, a local guide is crucial to securing prime viewing spots safely.

Dress respectfully: While Lagos and Ojude Oba embrace high fashion and modern styles, conservative, modest clothing is highly recommended when attending Northern Durbar.

 

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Details Of How Singer Toluwanisings Died Revealed

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Daily Voice reports that the Convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA), Pelumi Olajengbesi, announced the singer’s death in a post via his Instagram page on Wednesday.

While praying for God’s mercy upon Toluwanisings, Olajengbesi expressed concern over the death of young Nigerians.

The family of the deceased also confirmed the demise in a statement via the singer’s Instagram page after confusion trailed the death.

In a post shared on his Instagram handle, Oloketuyi said Toluwanisings slumped on the stairs and was rushed from one hospital to another.

According to him, Toluwanisings was rejected in two hospitals before the third medical facility, which accepted him, confirmed the singer dead.

While describing the death as too painful, Oloketuyi wrote, “How Toluwasings died. DEATH SHAME ON YOU: You slumped on the stairs, and they began rushing you from one hospital to another. The first hospital rejected you, the second hospital rejected you, and by the time you got to the third hospital, they said you were gone.

“This is too painful to believe. A gospel musician whose voice once blessed souls, gone just like that?

“Death, why are you so cruel?

“Rest in peace, Toluwanisings. Your voice may be silent here on earth, but the songs you left behind will continue to speak.”

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Ayra Starr Announces World Tour For 2027

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Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, has announced a 20-city world tour to support her third studio album, Starrgirl.

The Starrgirl World Tour is scheduled to begin in Europe in January 2027, with stops across Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America.

Ayra announced that the tour will open on January 20 at Live Music Hall in Cologne, Germany. It will then move through Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, Zurich and Brussels before closing the European leg in London on February 2 at Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

The North American leg will commence on March 18 at House of Blues in Houston, Texas, with additional performances in Dallas, Atlanta, Silver Spring, Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, Minneapolis and Denver.

The tour will round off on April 14 at The Fillmore in San Francisco, California.

Before the international dates, she is expected to perform in Africa in December 2026, though dates and venues for that leg are yet to be disclosed.

The announcement comes a day after her appearance at the National Football League International Game in London on Sunday, October 11, where she headlined the halftime show during the Philadelphia Eagles versus Jacksonville Jaguars match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The performance added to her growing list of international milestones, following the global success of her music and outings at major global events.

Starrgirl, released on August 14, 2026, through Mavin Records and Republic Records, features collaborations with British singer ZAYN, American singer Leon Thomas and Nigerian singer Wizkid. NigerianCulture Magazine

The album includes Heaven Baby with ZAYN, which reached number two on the Official Afrobeats Chart, according to the Official Charts Company.

Starr, known for breakout hits like Rush, Bloody Samaritan and Commas, has continued to expand her reach beyond Africa through streaming, international shows and cross-border collaborations.

According to her Instagram Story post, tickets for the European and UK dates will be available through artist and Mastercard presales starting October 14, with general sales opening October 16 at 10 am local time via Live Nation.

 

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I Don’t Believe In Buying Expensive Clothes – Davido’s Sister

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Sharon Ademefun (née Adeleke), the sister of popular Nigerian singer Davido, has said she no longer spends excessively on expensive clothes.
She said some things are worth the cost, but others are hard to justify.

Daily Voice reports that Ademefun shared her reservations during an interview on The Fashion Round Table podcast.

“I don’t really believe in buying expensive clothes, me personally. I believe that there are some things that are worth it. When I’m hearing that a wedding guest dress is $10,000, a wedding guest dress, they’re all the same price now,” she said.

Sharon also opened up about her wedding expenses, revealing that her husband paid $2,000 for her wedding dress, while she covered the cost of dresses for her 13 bridesmaids and an additional four or five hostesses.

“I remember for my wedding, my husband paid $2,000 for my dress, and I paid for all my bridesmaids’ dresses. I had 13 bridesmaids, and I paid for the hostesses’ dresses too. That was an additional four or five people. Altogether, I spent less than $10,000 on everything. But that comes back to where I went. I just feel like there are certain things that I’m not willing to pay for anymore. So I don’t believe in overly expensive clothes. I’m turning 40 next year, and I’ve made an executive decision- unfortunately, I’m sorry to say this- that I will not be participating with any Nigerian designer directly,” she said.

 

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