This Detty December, Lagos is set to witness a cultural landmark with the unveiling of Nigeria’s first 30-foot Christmas tree crafted entirely from indigenous fabrics. The groundbreaking installation, designed to celebrate sustainability, unity, fashion, and community, will be revealed on Christmas Eve, 24 December, at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Onikan, Lagos Island.
Spearheaded by Culture Influencer, Media Personality and Fashion Entrepreneur, Ebunoluwa “ebbiekikz” Dosumu, the founder of Trybe, the tree is made from hundreds of donated fabrics Aso-oke, Ankara, Adire, George, lace and more crowd sourced from families across the country each piece carrying its own memory, its own tribe, and making it a community project at its core.
Together, they form a towering masterpiece that reinforce a simple truth: fashion is one of the strongest threads that bind Nigerians together.
Attendees of A Shakara Christmas will be immersed in a day designed to spotlight the richness, beauty, and diversity of Nigerian culture. Highlights include an Interactive Stage Play, described as the first of its kind in Lagos, and a Cultural Fashion Runway by Shakara Trybe, a runway showcase featuring original Nigerian cultural pieces.
There will also be nostalgic experiences and festive characters, including throwbacks to the joys of growing up in Nigeria, traditional games, festive icons, and elements that evoke deep cultural nostalgia.
The event will further offer an Indigenous Food Tasting Experience, a curated tasting session of Nigerian dishes across tribes celebrating the nation’s culinary diversity and the flavours that connect communities.
Cultural spotlights and immersive installations will also be featured, with creative displays capturing the stories, traditions, and artistry that define Nigeria’s cultural landscape.
The night will close with a heartwarming moment led by Loud Urban choir in a communal carol session beneath the illuminated 30-foot fabric tree symbolizing togetherness, hope, and the spirit of a united Nigeria.
A Shakara Christmas marks the beginning of Ariya Village, a vibrant 13-day cultural festival dedicated to showcasing tradition, fashion, food, storytelling, community living, indigenous craftsmanship, and Nigerian creativity.
A Shakara Christmas is designed for Nigerians at home and abroad seeking meaningful, family-friendly, culturally rooted Detty December experiences.
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