Celebration for the Festac77 at 40 will
commence from April 1. The
celebration would hold in over 10
states including the Federal Capital
Territory (Abuja) where the Mascot
would be unveiled on April 1.
It would also entail different cultural
displays that would hold in some
states including Katsina, Enugu, Ogun,
Kaduna, Akwa- Ibom and some
foreign countries.
During the celebration former
President Olusegun Obasanjo will be
crowed "Ruby King of Festac" and
Patron of African Culture by the Oni of
Ife Oba Enitan, due to his contributions
to the successful celebration of Festac
77 in 1977 when he was the military
Head of State.
The plan was revealed by the Director-
General of The Centre for Black and
African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC),
Dr Anikwe who on Tuesday in Lagos
said that it was part of activities to
commemorate four decades after the
event was hosted by Nigeria.

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