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Esan Akugbe Worldwide e.V in collaborate with Nigeria Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany, organised the first ever Nigeria – German Carnival in Europe on the 10th of September 2022 in Frankfurt, Germany. The carnival celebrated the rich culture and diversity of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, and showcased various aspects of Nigeria heritage and traditions.
The main purpose of this carnival was to promote peaceful coexistence among people from diverse cultural backgrounds and to encourage integration into German’s rich multicultural society. The event featured a street procession through the city of Frankfurt am Main, with participation from German associations.
During the Carnival, Esan Akugbe Worldwide showcased traditional acrobatic dances, including Igbabornelimin, Ijeleghe. Other Nigerian cultural groups were also represented, including Arewa cultural dance, Igbo with their Masquerade performers and Yoruba cultural groups.
During the Carnival, Esan Akugbe Worldwide showcased traditional acrobatic dances, including Igbabornelimin, Ijeleghe. Other Nigerian cultural groups were also represented, including Arewa cultural dance, Igbo with their Masquerade performers and Yoruba cultural groups.
The Nigeria – German carnival was initiated by the Nigerian Consulate in Frankfurt am Main under the leadership of General Ambassador Wahab A. Akande. The event was organised and executed in collaboration with Esan Akugbe Worldwide e.V, a registered association in Germany, under the leadership of Sir Balogun Abhulimen Momodu the president of Esan Akugbe worldwide e. V GERMANY.