By Aduragbemi Omiyale
Residents of Enugu State and fun-seekers across the globe have been assured a memorable Enugu Christmas Festival slated for December 7 to 31, 2024.
“We are ready to deliver a unique blend of world-class entertainment and culture. We are bringing the Brazilian Carnival to Enugu State,” the Project Coordinator for the Enugu Christmas Festival, Hari Ebelechukwu Ebinum, stated.
Business Post gathered that the Enugu Christmas Festival is being packaged by Omu Resort, a foremost relaxation centre in Lagos.
Over a million persons are expected to partake in the forthcoming event designed to revolutionise the tourism industry of the southeastern region of Nigeria.
“Enugu State used to be the first in many things. Several good things associated with the people of Enugu State have almost been forgotten and we are returning the treasures.
“We will bring back the legendary Atilogu dancers, highlife music, and many more. We have put all of these things in place, we are still doing more in readiness for the event,” Ebinum assured.
“Our artists are already confirming their attendance at the event. Some of the big names we are expecting are already excited, so we are almost good to go. We are expecting nothing less than a mega show, a one-of-a-kind event,” the Project Coordinator added.
Also speaking, another member of the Enugu Christmas Festival planning committee, Emmanuella Osakwe, noted that all venues for the event had been confirmed, adding that the musical artists who will perform at the festival have also been booked.
“We have confirmed some of the artists including Prof. Festus Dokubo who is leading a 300-man orchestra.
“For the Afrobeat Night, we have already confirmed some artists. A masterpiece, a 500,000 Christmas lights glowing ball is already being built at the Naira Triangle. So, we are making serious progress and we are ahead of schedule,” Osakwe noted.
The Enugu Christmas Festival will feature events such as African Praise Night, Afrobeat Concerts, Highlife Performances, Food Bazaar, Street Carnivals, Cultural Parades, Festival of Dances, Art Exhibitions, Phone Exhibition, and stunning Fireworks Show.
Others include Enugu Christmas Yadah, Beer and Spirit Festival, and the vibrant Santa Street Storm, where 100 Santas will distribute gifts to orphanages and less-privileged communities.
The prestigious Governor’s Red Ball will cap off the festivities, bringing together investors, business leaders, and political figures for a night of celebration and awards.