Festac '77, also known as the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (the first was in Dakar, 1966), was a cultural jamboree held in Lagos, Nigeria, from 15 January 1977 to 12 February 1977. The month-long event celebrated African culture and showcased to the world African music, fine art, literature, drama, dance and religion. About 16,000 participants, representing 56 African nation and countries of the African Diaspora, performed at the event.Artists who performed at the festival included Stevie Wonder, Gilberto Gil from Brazil, Bembeya Jazz National from Guinea, Mighty Sparrow, Les Ballets Africains, and Franco Luambo Makiadi. At the time it was held, it was the largest pan-African gathering.
The emblem of the Festival was the royal ivory mask of Benin. The
hosting of the festival led to the establishment of the Nigerian
National Council of Arts and Culture, Festac Village and the National
Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.Most of the events where held in four main
venues: the National Theatre, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos City
Hall and Tafawa Balewa Square.
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