The Sidama people in southern Ethiopia celebrated their traditional New Year with the vibrant Fichee‑Chambalaalla, a cultural festival recognized by UNESCO as …
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Tourism
Africa: Tour Operators Laid the Foundation for Detty December Success in Nigeria — NATOP President Bolaji Mustapha
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe President of the National Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) and Chief Executive Officer of Grand Express Tour Centre (GET), Alhaja Bolaji …
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Tourism: Lagos Fanti Carnival Set for April 6 Showdown at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS)
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Lagos Fanti Carnival, a celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture is set to make a high-energy return on Monday, 6 April 2026, at …
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Tourism
Africa: Foreign Tourists Praise Ethiopia’s Timket Festival for Preserving Heritage and Inspiring Unity
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsForeign visitors have celebrated Timket, the Ethiopian Epiphany, for beautifully preserving the country’s rich cultural heritage while bringing people together in a …
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Tourism: Southern Africa’s Festivals Emerge as Economic Engines Beyond Entertainment
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsArts and cultural festivals across Southern Africa are playing a critical role in job creation, economic growth and social cohesion, according to …
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Carnival Calabar
Africa: Carnival Calabar at 20: Ekpenyong Says Festival Has Reached a New Benchmark
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Cross River State Government has described the 20th edition of Carnival Calabar as a defining moment in the history of Nigeria’s …
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Carnival Calabar
Africa: Carnival Calabar Comes of Age as 20th Edition Sets New Records, Says Festival Chairman, Effiong Ekpenyong
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe 20th edition of Carnival Calabar has been widely hailed as a landmark moment in the festival’s history, marking two decades of …
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Tourism: Historic Eyo Festival Returns to Lagos After Eight Years; As President Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s Cultural Wealth
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe iconic Eyo Festival made a grand comeback to the streets of Lagos after an eight-year hiatus, with President Bola Tinubu in …
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Tourism
Africa: Oyo State Rolls Out ‘Vibing December’ with 20 Tourism Events Across the State
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Oyo State Government has unveiled an expansive lineup of holiday activities under its “Vibing December in Oyo State” initiative, aimed at …
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Africa: Nigerian Tourism Development Authority, NTDA Pledges Full Backing for 2025 Eyo Festival After Visit to Oba of Lagos
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has reinforced its commitment to promoting Nigeria’s cultural heritage with a renewed pledge of support for …