Asa Eko

Lagos ilu ti o tobi julo ni ile Naijiria, ati okan ninu awon ilu nla ti o gbajumo julo ni ile adulawo, pelu eniyan ti o le ni milionu merindinlogun , o si je ilu ti o n dagba sii ti o si ni orisirisi ibi asa, ise ona ati ise isuna. O je akojopo orisirisi asa ti o ni owo ise Yoruba ninu pelu ogun alawo funfun ati ti igbalode. Ilu yii ni a mo kaakiri gege bii ibi ti o maa n ni iwa ati ise igbalode loorekoore ti o si ma je aarin gungun asa ati ise tuntun ni ile adulawo. 

It is central to the continent's booming film industry; Nollywood, ranked second largest films industry globally in terms of output, and is Nigeria hotspot for Hip-hop, a genre that has produced famous stars who have gained international recognition. Lagos holds a special place in the history of Afrobeat, being home to legends such as Fela Kútì recognised as the innovator of Afrobeat, whose politically charged music revolutionised African soundscapes, and King Sunny Ade, the maestro of juju music whose musical career began in Lagos.

Lagos is home to a burgeon arts scene, with numerous galleries, theatres, and music venues. Public celebration and festival such as the Eyo festival; a centuries old cultural procession and modern celebrations like Lagos Music Festival, Lagos Book and Art Festival, Lagos Black Heritage Festival, contribute to it cultural reputation which draws both local and international audiences. With a rich history that traces back to its early settlers, colonial interactions, and subsequent transformation into a global megacity, Lagos showcases a unique blend of the old and the new. Its busy streets, competed markets, and iconic landmarks like the National Museum and Onikan cultural district are complemented by its growing cultural infrastructure.

 Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture 

Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Initially established as a department under the Ministry of Home Affairs has evolved significantly since its inception in 1995, becoming a crucial component of the state's economy and cultural identity. Following the rebranding as the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in 2015 the ministry has expanded its mandate to include the promotion of cultural heritage, tourism infrastructure, and arts. A bedrock of its strategy is the Lagos Cultural Mission Initiative, designed to showcase Lagos' rich cultural heritage on the global stage, attract international partnerships, and drive year-round tourism. with significant investments in developing local tourism sites, and  projects like Film Villages and Musical Concert Arenas, to enhance domestic tourism and reduce the outflow of Nigerians traveling abroad for recreation. Tourism now contributes to Lagos State’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), accounting for 10% of the state's economy as at 2024.

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