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South Africa, AfroFlavour Partner To Host South African Heritage Day 2025 In Lagos

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…As Organisers set to showcase South African and Nigerian culture, building collaboration and cooperation between Africa’s 2 largest economies. 
The South African Consulate General, in partnership with Afro Flavour, is set to host the 2025 South African Heritage Day in Lagos.
This was gathered during a media briefing held on Monday,8th September 2025, at the South African Consulate at Heritage Place, Ikoyi.
Speaking at the briefing, the organisers disclosed that the event will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Federal Palace Hotel, 6-8 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, and aims to promote cultural exchange, understanding, and cooperation between South Africa and Nigeria.
They added that this year’s event, being the first edition, promises to be an exciting one as it will feature the celebration of South African and Nigerian culture, traditions, and values.
Founder of AfroFlavour, Lucky Idike Jr, while speaking about their partnership with the South African Consulate General, said: ‘‘What began as a dream to spotlight African cuisine has grown into a global mission to position African food as a catalyst for trade, culture, and economic growth. We are proud to be part of that movement.”
Also, Ms.Sebo Lenyai, the Chargé d’Affaires at the Consulate General in Lagos, said: ”South Africa and Nigeria have a long history of collaboration and cooperation dating back to the days of the struggle.
Adding that: ”There is more that binds us than divides us, and together we can make African Union’s Agenda 2063 a reality“.
The highlights of the event include;
•⁠ ⁠Trip to Cape Town: Experience the beauty of Cape Town, a cosmopolitan mecca of culture, history, and food, complete with the Afroflavour Passport and your own boarding pass.
•⁠ ⁠Culture Market: Explore the vibrant Pan African Market in Long Street, showcasing African food, fashion, jewelry, craftsmanship, and art.
•⁠ ⁠South African and Nigerian Cuisine: Savor traditional dishes like bobotie, bunny chow, and Cape Malay curry, alongside Nigerian delicacies
•⁠ ⁠Shaka Zulu’s Throne: Take memorable photos on Shaka Zulu’s throne, a symbol of Zulu heritage and strength
•⁠ ⁠Live Music: Enjoy the rhythms of South African jazz and traditional music
•⁠ ⁠Afroliganza Fashion Procession: Curated by the Lai Labode Heritage Foundation, this will showcase South African Fashion alongside Nigerian fashion from the Yoruba, Urhobo, Hausa, and Igbo tribes.
•⁠ ⁠Creators Lab: Engage with innovative minds as they lead sideline discussions on Culture, Food, and Africa 2063.
•⁠ ⁠Tripe Love: 6 Nation Tripe Cookoff: Witness the first-ever tripe cookoff featuring six nations, celebrating the rich culinary heritage of Africa. South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Morocco, and Zimbabwe.
Tickets are on sale at www.naija.events 
About Afroflavour
Afroflavour is a pan-African organization dedicated to promoting African gastronomy worldwide. Founded by Lucky Idike and Osa Omoruyi.
Afroflavour aims to increase the visibility, consumption, and economic impact of African cuisine globally.
The organization hosts events like Afro Food Festivals and Afro Food Business Conferences, connecting African
food businesses with global buyers and investors.
Afroflavour’s vision is to make African cuisine a $10 billion market in North America, Europe, and the UK by 2035.
Partnerships
•⁠ ⁠South African Airways: Africa’s leading airline, offering flights to various destinations worldwide
•⁠ ⁠Lai Labode Heritage Foundation: A Nigerian-based cultural foundation dedicated to preserving and promoting African Fashion globally.
Coca-Cola Nigeria: Leading manufacturer of beverages for all the family.
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