It read, “Lagos State Government has expressed displeasure with the promoters of the “Gangs of Lagos” film/series over cultural misrepresentation and for portraying the culture of Lagos ...

In a manner reminiscent of the furore generated by the 2023 movieGangs of Lagos, ... The traditional ruler described the movie as defamatory and sacrilegious for depicting the 'Eyo' as criminal ...

A Lagos High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) has ordered the producers of a film titled “Gang of Lagos” to apologise to Isale Eko Descendants Union.

It added, “For the avoidance of doubt, the Eyo masquerade has been part of the unique cultural heritage of the Isale Eko community of Lagos since 1854 (169 years) and the Eyo is known as a ...

The Isale Eko Descendants Union has expressed satisfaction with the court ruling ordering producers of the movie ‘Gangs of Lagos’ to apologise to the union for how Eyo masquerade was portrayed ...

Eyo festival is a traditional masquerade display that serves as a tourist attraction for people all over the world. The Eyo festival is a tourist event and it is performed on Lagos Island (Isale Eko).

The King Kosoko Royal Family and Oloja Chieftaincy Family of Lagos have condemned the misrepresentation of the Adamu Orisa and Eyo cultural heritage in a film titled, ‘Gangs of Lagos’.

4. The first procession in Lagos was on the 20th of February, 1854, to commemorate the life of the Oba Akintoye. 5. There are 5 prominent groups, totaling about 70, each with 100 or more elements.

Festivals in Nigeria are beyond celebration; they are a beautiful blend of history, tradition, and entertainment. Contents1. Calabar Carnival (Cross River State)2. Osun-Osogbo Festival (Osun State)3.