On Easter Sunday, the soul of Lagos Island stirred to life. The Fanti Carnival surged through its storied streets like a river of memory and music—drums pounding like ancestral heartbeats, dancers ...

Neuma Goncalves, Brazil's "First Lady of Samba," has died at age 78 after helping turn the Rio de Janeiro slum Mangueira into one of the best-loved samba schools at the world-famous Carnival parade.

A single glance at the revived Lagos Fanti Carnival reveals two things: brilliantly inventive costumes and the genuine pride ...

Port Adelaide will come alive this Saturday with The Encontro samba celebration featuring bands from across Australia and New Zealand.

Lagos pulsed with history and vibrant hues as the 2025 Fanti Carnival painted the streets with a joyous Afro-Brazilian celebration.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hailed the return of the Lagos Fanti Carnival, calling it a radiant celebration of culture, ...

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