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Naijafest 2023 was a huge success. Here’s a rundown of the event for those who missed out on it.
Enjoy!!!
NaijaFest 2023 , the first ever Nigerian themed festival was a resounding success, exceeding expectations. Here’s a recap of the event for us to revisit the memorable moments!
The festival took place on Sunday, October 1st, 2023, at the Alexander Hall, DE KONING events centre in Amsterdam. The atmosphere exuded the regal ambiance reminiscent of Balmoral right here in Amsterdam. The venue featured designated seating areas for the audience, a food court, a kids’ play area, a bar, and a stunning stage for spectacular performances.
From the moment guests grazed the green carpet, they knew they were in for something extraordinary. The atmosphere was charged with excitement as attendees posed for unforgettable photos, capturing memories that would last a lifetime.
The event commenced with a welcome speech from Ijeoma Ufomadu representing the organisers of the event. The event featured amazing musical and comedy performances from ID Oxygen, Mc Delefresh, D’Asani, DJ Sunny ,DJ Biba and 2Sec Twins.
There was some nice Amapiano beats bursting from the speakers at the event.
A true highlight of the event was the spectacular Nigerian fashion show. It wasn’t just a runway; it was a journey through African style, showcasing outfits for kids, adult males, and females. This took guests to a typical African Fashion show, leading to a nice home-away-from-home feeling.
The event saw food, beauty and clothing vendors display their products to a wide range of participants. The aroma of Nigerian delicacies prepared and sold by our very own Naija Chefs filled the air. We had dishes from Chef Zibah, NaijaKitchen NL, Vee’s Place, Madam Gold, The Jollof Place and Afrosnacks. These delicacies such as Fried and Jollof Rice, Egusi soup and Fufu, Efo Riro, Abacha, and Nkowobi amongst others. These meals took guests back home there in DE KONING.
The young ones were not left out of the excitement, with a dedicated kids’ corner that kept them entertained and engaged throughout the event. Top-notch minders made sure they had the time of their lives, allowing the adults to immerse themselves in the festivities.
NaijaFest 2023 was more than just a festival; it was a celebration of Nigerian culture in the heart of Europe. It brought together Nigerians from all corners of the world to unite, network, and have the time of their lives the Nigerian way.
The event hosted an impressive 403 guests, including children, singles, couples, friends, colleagues, and families, all coming together to celebrate the unique and diverse culture of Nigeria. The joy and enthusiasm were palpable, with guests taking to social media to share their delight.
We’re so excited about this next step in our journey—but this isn’t just about us! We want to make sure that everyone who comes for NaijaFEST out can feel a part of this growing community. That’s why we’re all looking forward to further instalment of NaijaFest and subsequent events from MyNigeria.NL.
Picture gallery for your viewing pleasure can be found on Instagram @Naijafest.nl and on the event website gallery www.naijafest.nl
Cheers🎉
