Mr. Macaroni, Segun Arinze, Rez Afolabi, Others For Civic Fest Africa 2024
Seasoned content actor and creator, Mr. Macaroni and renowned actor and singer, Segun Arinze are amongst personalities to headline the 2024 edition of Civic Fest Africa along with Rez Afolabi and Andres Laguna.
The event, curated by AdvoKC Foundation led by Abiola Durodola, in partnership with organizations such as the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) (Lagos State Axis), Miss Teen Nigeria, Learn Politics, Amonite Kitchen and PoliZ, is scheduled to hold on October 1, 2024 at the Lagos Theatre, Igando.
Civic Fest Africa, curated by AdvoKC Foundation, is a youth-led civic tech organization focused on promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in Nigeria through the arts and technology.
“Through initiatives like Civic Fest Africa, we empower citizens and advocate for an active and informed democracy,” Project Lead, Civic Fest Africa and Project Director, AdvoKC Foundation, Habib Sheidu said.
Themed “Sustainable Citizenship,” the event aims to inspire civic consciousness among young people through various forms of art including spoken word performances, music, drama, short films, panel discussions, games, and more.
Keynote speakers, Segun Arinze and Andres Laguna, will deliver talks on “The Role of Creatives in Building Sustainable Citizenship,” exploring how the creative industry can influence civic engagement.
Other notable panelists include Mr. Macaroni, Enwai Ekpenyong, Ololade Ajayi, Simbiat Bakare, and Dayo Ibitoye.
Featured appearances for the event include Rez Afolabi, Oludasa, and Ruth Mahogany with Apostwo and Jemimah Amonahini as comperes.
