Organisers Announce Postponement Of South African Heritage Day In Nigeria

…To hold on October 11, 2025

The South African Consulate in Lagos, in partnership with Afroflavour, wishes to inform the public that the event originally scheduled for Saturday, 20 September 2025, has been postponed.

The new date is Saturday, 11 October 2025, and the celebration will now take place at Ibru Gardens, Louis Solomon Close, Victoria Island, Lagos.

This was gathered in a statement sent to NewsRain Nigeria.

Speaking on the reasons for the postponement, the organisers said: ‘This decision was made due to the forecast of heavy rain on the original date.

We believe it is important to ensure that our sponsors, partners, vendors, and attendees enjoy the event in comfort without disruption from the weather.

We remain committed to delivering a memorable South African Heritage Day experience, and we look forward to
welcoming everyone to a vibrant and well-prepared celebration on the new date’.

Event Details
– Date: 11th October, 2025
– Venue: Ibru Gardens, Louis Solomon Close, Victoria Island, Lagos.
– Time: 12- 8 pm
– Tickets: On sale now at www.naija.events
– General Admission: N10,000
– VIP: N50,000

Event Highlights
– 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 at 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.

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.

South Africa and Nigeria have a long history of collaboration and cooperation dating back to the days of the struggle.
There is more that binds us than divides us , and together we can make Africa 2063 a reality.
–Sebo Lenyai,

What began as a dream to spotlight African cuisine has grown into a global mission to position food as a catalyst for
trade, culture, and economic growth. We are proud to be part of that movement.”
— Lucky Idike Jr, Founder of AfroFlavour.

Contact Information
For more information about the event, please contact:
Onyeka Okafor Sebo Lenyai
onyeka@afroflavour.org lenyair@dirco.gov.za
0818-100-1833, 0808-314-4690