Christmas in Badagry 4.0 announced – A Celebration of Faith, Culture, and  Coastal Creativity

 

The Planning Committee of the Christmas in Badagry Festival (CIB) has officially 

announced the 4th Edition of the Festival, scheduled to hold from December 5th 

to 7th, 2025 in Badagry, Lagos State. 

The announcement was made at a press briefing in Abuja by Aihawu Victor, 

Director/Chairman of the CIB Planning Committee, alongside Hon. Solomon Saanu 

Bonu , Olufemi Iroko, and David Assogba—the brains behind the idea from 

inception in 2022. 

Launched to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the first Christmas in 

Nigeria, Christmas in Badagry has grown into a heritage event of national 

significance. The 4th edition will mark the 183rd anniversary of Christmas in 

Nigeria, celebrated first in Badagry in 1842 when Rev. Henry Townsend and Rev. 

Birch Freeman delivered the historic sermon titled “The Incarnation of the Redeemer 

of Mankind.” 

Festival Highlights for 2025 include: 

 Christmas Carol & Parade – re-enactment of the first gospel sermon and 

community-wide festivities. 

 Coastal Fashion & Art Exhibition – featuring coastal-inspired fashion 

designs, art installations, and storytelling through culture and style. 

 Coastal Show & Stage Drama – cultural performances and a dramatic 

retelling of Badagry’s role in the spread of faith. 

 Celebrity Sip & Paint by the Coast – a glamorous evening where creativity 

meets entertainment. 

 Manger by the Coast & Christmas Tree Lighting – symbolic reflections of 

faith, heritage, and festive cheer. 

 White Party at the Beach – the grand finale with music, fashion, dance, and 

fireworks. 

Speaking at the event, Aihawu Victor emphasized the significance of this year’s 

edition: 

“Christmas in Badagry is more than a festival — it is a bridge between faith, culture, 

and creativity. As we mark 183 years of Christmas in Nigeria, we are creating a 

platform that unites communities, empowers young creatives, and reinforces 

Badagry’s place as the cradle of Christmas in Nigeria.” 

Hon. Solomon Saanu Bonu, Olufemi Iroko, and David Assogba echoed this 

sentiment, stressing that the vision of CIB has always been to honor Badagry’s 

heritage, showcase its tourism potential, and position it as a hub for cultural 

and creative enterprise. 

The Christmas in Badagry Festival 4.0 is proudly powered by Africa Multicultural 

& Heritage Promotion Ltd (AMHP) in collaboration with local and international 

partners. 

About Christmas in Badagry 

The Christmas in Badagry Festival was first celebrated in 2022 to mark the 180th 

anniversary of Christmas in Nigeria. Since then, it has become an annual event 

celebrating faith, history, and culture while promoting tourism, creativity, and unity in 

Lagos State and beyond. 

Media Contact 

Planning Committee Secretariat 

Christmas in Badagry 4.0 

0915 980 7776 | 0814 705 0878