By Olaitan Ibrahim
The Lagos Lagoon Water Carnival made its debut with a special unveiling last week.
The project is a brainchild of Olumutiwa Adesanya, the Chief Executive Officer of Mic-Idols Concert Ltd, in partnership with the Lagos State Government, and Lagos Waterways amongst others.
According to Adesanya, the event is billed to hold in December 2024, and is expected to enhance the socio-economic trade activities of Lagos State in an electrifying manner.
Speaking at the unveiling, Adesanya disclosed that the event which has received a boost from corporate bodies and other organisations, aims to boost trade and commerce within the water transport industry and beyond while it promises to be a turning point with lots of fun and value for money.
The lead organiser also added that, the Lagos Lagoon Water Carnival is an extraordinary event that celebrates love, creativity, and community spirit, featuring elemental displays of the Lagos water divisions with content performances that seek to bring unity that Lagos represents to life through the confluence of these great water bodies.
“The fun-filled party would be held on both water using barges and boats, and land.The carnival will also feature music performances and interactive activities designed to engage attendees of all ages.
The carnival aims not only to entertain but also to foster connections among participants, evoking the African spirit and avail a peep at the world through the lenses of Lagos.”
Olusola Obasa, CEO of Media Perspective, the event organizer of Lagos Lagoon Water Carnival, listed two main highlights of the grand event targeted to fully harness and celebrate the richness and diversity that Lagos offers.
They include Queen Lagos, a pageantry that parades feminine qualities and attributes that embody the uniqueness of Lagos and the Best Of All Time (BOAT) awards ceremony.