Motherland Festival 2026

Motherland Festival 19-20 December 2026

More than a festival. A pathway back home.

Motherland is a year-round platform connecting the global African community to culture, tourism, investment, identity, and shared belonging.

Motherland Festival 2026 Is coming.

Sound, flavour, style and the people you've missed. 19–20 December · Motherland Grounds, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Date
19th-20th December 2026
Venue
Motherland Grounds, Victoria Island, Lagos
Status
Waitlist Open
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Guests filming and cheering at Motherland Festival

Motherland Festival

2026 Lineup

The next chapter is taking shape. Artist announcements are coming soon.

Motherland x FirstBank Roadshows

Essential Nigerian services, closer to you. Get guidance on NIN, BVN, FirstBank account opening and documentation through our diaspora roadshows.

Completed roadshows

United States Roadshow

Oct 2026 Completed

New York

Oct 1–4

Chicago

Oct 7–10

Los Angeles

Oct 14–17

Completed

United States Roadshow

July – Aug 2026 Completed

Maryland

July 23–26

Atlanta

July 30 – Aug 2

Houston

Aug 6–9

Completed

Canada Roadshow

July 2026 Completed

Toronto

July 9–12

Calgary

July 16–19

Completed

United Kingdom Roadshow

Mar – Apr 2026 Completed

Birmingham

Mar 23–25

Glasgow

Mar 26–28

Manchester

Mar 30 – Apr 1

Completed
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Culture in motion

8,000+ guests. One homecoming. The numbers behind Motherland 2025.

  • 20K+Attendees
  • 2Major cities
  • 50+Nations represented
  • 3Days of programs

Relive Motherland 2025

The performances, the crowd, the reunions, all in one place

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Grant application is ongoing

Motherland University

Knowledge that travels. Lessons, guides and mentorship on Nigerian history, culture and building a life across borders, open to all.

Motherland University

Find your place in the Motherland

Whether you want to attend the festival, explore programmes or work with us, there's a way to get involved

  • Attend the Festival

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  • Motherland University

    Learn about motherland university and how to get student grant

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  • Explore Diaspora Programs

    Discover services, access pathways, and community support.

    Check out diaspora programs

  • Partner With Motherland

    Connect your brand or institution with a global African audience.

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  • Bank in Nigeria from anywhere.

    Explore FirstBank's diaspora accounts and choose the one that fits your life abroad.

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Questions people asked

Motherland is a cultural and diaspora platform reconnecting Africans globally through festivals, programs, storytelling, and opportunities across culture, tourism, and commerce.

No. Motherland is a year-round platform connecting the global African community to culture, tourism, investment, identity, and shared belonging.

Motherland Festival 2026 takes place in Nigeria in December 2026. Diaspora programs and roadshows also run in cities across North America.

Join the waitlist for ticket and lineup updates. You will be among the first to hear when tickets are available.

Music, food, fashion, panels, nightlife, and cultural celebration.

Services, support, consultations, roadshows, and pathways for reconnecting with home.

Motherland University offers grants, financial relief, cultural education, mentorship programs, and comprehensive support to Nigerians who are studying or living abroad.

Motherland connects brands and institutions with a global African audience. Use the Partner menu at the top of the page and choose Partnership to get started.

Motherland is a platform for brands, creators, vendors, and African businesses. Use the Partner menu at the top of the page and choose Vendors to get started.