Abuja to host MADEFest 2025 music, arts, dev’t expo
Abuja, the nation’s capital is set to come alive with music, culture, and creativity as MADEFest 2025 – Music, Arts and Development Expo takes place from December 18 to 21, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. Festival Director and Visionary, Malcolm Oseahon, described the event as a celebration of African creativity and resilience. “MADEFest […]
Abuja, the nation’s capital is set to come alive with music, culture, and creativity as MADEFest 2025 – Music, Arts and Development Expo takes place from December 18 to 21, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.
Festival Director and Visionary, Malcolm Oseahon, described the event as a celebration of African creativity and resilience.
“MADEFest is more than an event; it’s a movement,” Oseahon said. “We’re creating a space where creativity thrives, communities connect, and culture is celebrated. This year’s edition will be big, bold, and deeply rooted in the Nigerian spirit of resilience and beauty, evoking nostalgia with the theme ‘Fusion of Eras.’”
Endorsed by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, the four-day festival promises an immersive experience showcasing Nigerian and African excellence across music, art, fashion, food, and performance.
Hosted by Sealed Empire in collaboration with strategic partners, MADEFest 2025 aims to highlight Africa’s cultural diversity while promoting unity, creativity, and sustainable development through the arts.
Festival highlights will include a music competition to discover emerging African talent, live performances from top and rising artists, cultural exhibitions of indigenous arts and crafts, food and fashion fairs spotlighting local entrepreneurs, as well as workshops and panel sessions designed to inspire young innovators.
Also on the lineup is MADEFest Afterhours (Detty December) — an exclusive nighttime experience featuring electrifying performances, DJ sets, and cultural fusion parties.