Grammy-winning American artist Ciara has arrived Lagos to participate in the 15th anniversary of Lagos Fashion Week and a cultural tour.
The Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Lagos Governor Jubril Gawat confirmed this in a statement.
According to the statement, she was received by Commissioner for Tourism, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka.
He wrote: “International Superstar, Grammy Award Winner, CIARA Princess Wilson @ciara is in Lagos, accompanied by the Commissioner for Tourism, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, She will be joining us in Lagos to celebrate our, Tourism, our Art, and our culture”.
Ciara plans to immerse herself in the city’s vibrant arts, culture, and fashion scenes, visiting key cultural sites and interacting with local designers and artists.
Her visit is seen as a “homecoming” for the global artist, highlighting Lagos as a hub for creativity and innovation.
Ciara’s itinerary includes appearances at Lagos Fashion Week, where she’ll celebrate African fashion and creativity.
He added: “It’s a homecoming for her and other Creatives who see Lagos as HOME, she would visit different cultural sites in Lagos and also celebrate the successful hosting of the 15th anniversary of the Lagos Fashion Week in collaboration with Lagos State Government”.
The event, organised in partnership with the Lagos State Government, has showcased African fashion on the international stage for 15 years.
Ciara’s visit aims to promote Lagos as Africa’s creative and cultural capital, emphasising the city’s influence on the continent’s fashion and entertainment industries.
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