FESTAC '77 - Lagos Festival

Title

FESTAC '77 - Lagos Festival

Language(s)

English

Description

Held in Lagos in 1977 and co-organized by the Government of Nigeria and UNESCO, the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (Festac 77) brought together 15,000 participants from over 70 countries. The film documents this landmark event celebrating the cultural identity, artistic expressions, and shared heritage of African and diasporic communities. Featuring performances, exhibitions, regattas, and the traditional Durbar, the film highlights the diversity and vitality of Black and African cultures worldwide.

Country

Nigeria

Place

Lagos

Duration (minutes)

00:26:21

Theme(s)

Culture

Subtheme(s)

Traditional dance

Musical performances

African cultures

Rights

UNESCO/Tiers

Rights Information

Coproduction: UNESCO/Nigerian TV, Lagos

Original Format

16mm

Colour or B/W

Colour

Subtitles

No

Genre

Documentary

Material Type

Edited Production

Year

1977