11/08/2026
PRESS RELEASE
14TH EDITION OF NOLLYWOOD CULTURAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL SET TO CELEBRATE AFRICAN CULTURE, FILM, TOURISM AND CREATIVE ENTERPRISE IN ABUJA
Festival to Feature African Film Showcase, Youth Cultural Festival, African Food Fest, Fashion Runway, Cultural Parade and Industry Engagements
Abuja, Nigeria — AUGUST 2026
The Nollywood Cultural Heritage Festival (NCHF) is pleased to announce the 14th Edition of the Nollywood Cultural Heritage Festival, scheduled to hold from 22nd to 24th October 2026 at the Exhibition Pavilion, opposite Radio House, Area 11, Abuja, with the prestigious Collaboration of the House Committee on Commerce, Federal House of Representatives.
The three-day festival is designed to provide a dynamic platform for the celebration, preservation and promotion of Nigeria's rich cultural heritage while showcasing the enormous potential of Nollywood, African film, tourism, fashion, food, music, arts and the wider creative economy.
CELEBRATING AFRICA'S HERITAGE THROUGH CREATIVITY
The 14th edition will bring together filmmakers, actors, producers, musicians, fashion designers, food entrepreneurs, cultural practitioners, traditional rulers, policymakers, government representatives, corporate organizations, development partners, diplomats, young creatives and members of the public.
The festival will spotlight the role of culture and the creative industries in promoting national identity, youth development, tourism, economic empowerment and international cultural exchange.
Key activities will include:
- Pan-African Youth Cultural Festival
- African Film Showcase and Film Screenings
- African Food Fest
- African Fashion Runway
- Cultural Parade and Traditional Performances
- Nollywood and African Film Industry Engagements
- Creative Industry Workshops and Masterclasses
- Youth Mentorship and Capacity-Building Sessions
- Cultural exhibitions and trade opportunities
- Awards and recognition of outstanding contributors to African culture and the creative industry
- Networking opportunities for government, private sector and creative-industry stakeholders
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE COLLABORATION
The collaboration with the House Committee on Commerce, Federal House of Representatives reinforces the festival's commitment to connecting culture and creativity with commerce, enterprise development and economic opportunity.
The festival recognizes the creative and cultural industries as important contributors to Nigeria's economic growth and seeks to create stronger links between cultural production, entrepreneurship, tourism, investment and market opportunities.
Through this collaboration, the festival will provide a platform for conversations around policies and initiatives capable of strengthening Nigeria's creative economy and supporting young entrepreneurs and cultural practitioners.
EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION
A major focus of the 14th edition is youth participation.
The Pan-African Youth Cultural Festival will provide young people with opportunities to showcase their talents, engage with industry professionals, learn new skills and celebrate their cultural identities.
The organizers believe that preserving African heritage requires active participation from the younger generation. The festival therefore seeks to make culture relevant to today's youth while creating pathways for them to turn their creativity into sustainable economic opportunities.
AFRICAN FOOD, FASHION AND TOURISM
The festival will also celebrate Africa's diversity through food and fashion.
The African Food Fest will showcase indigenous cuisines, culinary traditions and food businesses from different parts of Nigeria and Africa, while providing opportunities for food entrepreneurs and brands to connect with consumers.
The African Fashion Runway will spotlight designers, models, traditional fabrics, contemporary African fashion and the growing relationship between heritage and modern creative expression.
The festival's cultural exhibitions and tourism components will further showcase Nigeria's diverse traditions and destinations to visitors, investors and international participants.
CALL FOR PARTNERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION
The Nollywood Cultural Heritage Festival invites corporate organizations, government institutions, state governments, diplomatic missions, development agencies, financial institutions, media organizations, tourism stakeholders, cultural institutions and private-sector partners to join the 14th edition as sponsors, exhibitors, partners and participants.
The organizers believe that strategic partnerships will help expand the festival's impact and create sustainable opportunities for young Nigerians, creative entrepreneurs and cultural practitioners.
ABOUT THE NOLLYWOOD CULTURAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The Nollywood Cultural Heritage Festival (NCHF) is an annual cultural and creative-industry platform dedicated to preserving and promoting African heritage through film, culture, tourism, fashion, food, music, arts and creative enterprise.
Over the years, the festival has provided a platform for cultural exchange, industry engagement, youth participation and the recognition of individuals and organizations contributing to the preservation and promotion of African heritage.
The 14th edition represents another significant step toward positioning Nigerian culture and Nollywood as powerful tools for national development, international visibility and economic empowerment.
FESTIVAL DETAILS
Event: 14th Edition Nollywood Cultural Heritage Festival
Date: 22nd – 24th October 2026
Venue: Exhibition Pavilion, Opposite Radio House, Area 11, Abuja
Collaboration: House Committee on Commerce, Federal House of Representatives
Host Organization: Nollywood Cultural Heritage Festival
Founder/President: Chief Onwurah Ifeanyi (Agility)
MEDIA CONTACT
Nollywood Cultural Heritage Festival (NCHF)
Abuja, Nigeria
+2347038927847, +2348052346668
For sponsorship, partnership, media accreditation and participation enquiries, please contact the Festival Secretariat.
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