The Nigerian activation of AfroVision X 2026, a month-long global festival celebrating African and Caribbean creativity, set to take place across Toronto, Brampton, and Mississauga, Canada, from June 1 to June 30, 2026, has officially kicked off.
The Lagos press conference brought together leaders from business, policy, culture, and the arts, signalling a coordinated national push to convert Nigeria’s cultural influence into structured economic advantage.
David Bebiem, Convener of AfroVision X and CEO of Grandieu, who travelled from Canada for the launch, described Nigeria as the central hub of the festival’s global architecture.
“Nigeria is the heartbeat of modern African creativity,” Bebiem said. “From music and film to fashion and digital arts, this nation shapes global culture. AfroVision X 2026 is intentionally designed as a structured marketplace — a convergence point for creatives, investors, brands, and diaspora networks to generate measurable economic impact.”
The festival will feature fashion showcases, film screenings, music concerts, theatre productions, exhibitions, and high-level industry roundtables, culminating in a global awards platform.
Leading Nigeria’s coordination is Inspiro Productions, with Founder and CEO Ayoola Sadare highlighting the need to move from informal cultural export to intentional trade.
