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  • Happy Birthday The Lijadu Sisters!

    Today especially, we celebrate the lives and artistry of The Lijadu Sisters on Taiwo Lijadu’s 72nd Birthday, and Kehinde Lijadu’s, posthumously. Original photo by Siji Awoyinka The iconic musicians shaped Nigeria’s and indeed Nigerians soundtrack of the 70s and beyond, with their genre-bending styles and innovative futuristic music. They cemented themselves in Africa’s music history…

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  • Thank you for 2024!

    Agogo Arts & Nature 2024 has come and gone, and our most profound gratitude goes to the well-meaning individuals and institutions that enabled our collective success. Thank you. Latoya Ekemode + Ifokanbale Band Ireplays Percussion + The Wildings Kafayat Quadri Tunji Allen + Allenco Ascension Band AlexTheGemini Ras Ofi The 2 Day event which held…

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  • 5 Questions for Tunji Allen

    Tunji Allen hails from music royalty. His grandfather Tony Allen is revered as a music pioneer and drum master. Tunji’s eclectic styles which demonstrate his originality and creative fluidity have made him one of the creatives from Nigeria to enjoy. For his interview, we nearly renamed this column 5 short answers, because Tunji’s responses were…

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  • 5 Questions: Bolton Percussion

    Inspired by his Musicologist Dad, Pa Mathew Olaniran, Samuel Bolton, AKA Bolton Percussion remains one of the most sought-after percussionists from Nigeria. His talent has seen him collaborate with some of Nigeria’s best, and his percussive skills have found their way into the soundtrack of a major Hollywood film that you most likely have seen.…

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  • Okwei Odili : 5 Questions

    The artist formerly known as Sistasoul has constantly evolved and reinvents. The innovative musician loves tech and small-scale farming. She has also become a cultural producer, inspired by her time in Brazil as Band leader of Aweto Band, which became an important fixture in Salvador’s music scene and Nightlife. Ahead of her performance at Agogo…

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  • 5 QUESTIONS WITH IREPLAYS PERCUSSION

    IREPLAYS PERCUSSION is a solo percussion performer and a student of the Muson School of Music where he is currently studying percussion. His styles include African and contemporary music fusion. Ahead of his performance on the 27th of September at Agogo Arts and Nature Festival with his fabulous band- The Wildings, we ambushed him with…

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  • 5 QUESTIONS FOR LATOYA EKEMODE

    Did I hear you say Legendary? This enigma doesn’t need much introduction. With decades long vibrant musical and dance career, the USA native has played some of the best venues in the world. A titled cultural leader in Egboroland, Nigeria (Yeye Asa), she is recognized for her contributions to preserving and promoting cultural heritage in…

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  • 3 Days 2 Nights in Badagry

    Do you need to Getaway for a well deserved rest? We’re thrilled to partner with Afrikajump, a foremost Tour company in Badagry to present this getaway trip! Take advantage of the long weekend of Agogo Arts and Nature Festival, leading to the Independence Holiday! Rest your body in the nature and serenity of Badagry. Enjoy…

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  • Our 2024 Festival Artists Announced!

    Hey! Happy Weekend! How was your week? We are thrilled and satisfied to present this year’s Line-Up for the Second edition of Agogo Arts and Nature Festival! Thank you for your support! It’s going to be really fun with these exceptional artists and musicians from Nigeria, Togo, and the USA presenting original works to people…

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  • 2024 Festival dates announced!

    Hello! How are you? We are really excited to announce that this year’s festival holds on September 27 and 28, 2024 in Marina, Badagry! Yeah!!! The theme of our 2nd Edition is Nature Culture. Please save the dates on your calendar because pretty soon we shall begin to unveil the artists for this year! We…

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