What to Expect:
- Cultural & textile exchange from over 50 nations
- ‘View-Only’ heritage installations
- Curated exhibitions & shopping experiences
- Indigenous food, art, music & souvenirs
- Immersive cultural tourism activations
- Signing of the Confederation of African Fashion
- Inauguration of the African Fashion Olympics planning
This edition brings together creators, communities, tourists and culture lovers from across the world to witness and take part in a homegrown yet globally resonant experience. We invite you to feel, see, and live the movement.
Ẹ̀gbáliganza 2026; A cultural shift in motion, and you’re invited.
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Ẹ̀gbáliganza 2026 is the next chapter in a living showcase of heritage, style, and connection. From its symbolic debut during the Walkway of Kings, where Egba regalia first took center stage, this edition expands boldly;- Hosting over 50 nations in the heart of Abeokuta for Nigeria’s first-ever global culture and fashion exchange.
This landmark edition transforms Abeokuta into a dynamic arena of commerce, couture, and cultural sharing. On the walkway, fabrics, materials, and stories will be exchanged in real time. Where creatives from across Africa and the diaspora will trade fabrics, tell stories through garments, and spotlight centuries-old craft with global flair.
At the core of the event is a dual exhibition model: ‘View-Only’ installations featuring priceless heirlooms and rare heritage pieces that can be admired but not sold, and ‘Curated Market’ experiences where guests can collect art, garments, souvenirs, and taste regional cuisine