Motherland Festival 2026

Motherland Festival 19-20 December 2026

More than a festival. A pathway back home.

Motherland is a year-round platform connecting the global African community to culture, tourism, investment, identity, and shared belonging.

Motherland Festival 2026 Is coming.

Be first to receive ticket updates, lineup announcements, travel information, and exclusive access opportunities.

Date
19th-20th December 2026
Venue
Motherland Grounds, Victoria Island, Lagos
Status
Waitlist Open
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Motherland x First Bank Roadshows

Upcoming Diaspora AccessUnited States RoadshowOct 2026

The roadshows bring essential Nigerian services closer to diaspora communities, including NIN, BVN, FirstBank account opening, documentation guidance, and partner-supported advisory sessions.

  1. Oct 1–4 New York
  2. Oct 7–10 Chicago
  3. Oct 14–17 Los Angeles
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Culture in motion

Last year we built a movement for diaspora visitors, cultural leaders, families, brands, creators, investors, vendors, public-sector partners, and institutions. If you check you'll see the number doesn't lie

  • 20K+Attendees
  • 2Major cities
  • 50+Nations represented
  • 3Days of programs

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Grant application is ongoing

Motherland University

We offer grants, financial relief, cultural education, mentorship programs, and comprehensive support to Nigerians who are studying or living abroad, helping them thrive in new environments while staying connected to their heritage.

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Choose your Motherland path

  • Attend the Festival

    Join the waitlist for ticket and lineup updates.

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  • Motherland University

    Learn about motherland university and how to get student grant

    Visit Motherland University

  • Explore Diaspora Programs

    Discover services, access pathways, and community support.

    Check out diaspora programs

  • Partner With Motherland

    Connect your brand or institution with a global African audience.

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  • Open a FirstBank Diaspora Account

    Stay connected to Nigeria financially. Open a FirstBank diaspora account and access essential banking services from anywhere in the world.

    Open an account

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Questions people asked

Motherland is a cultural and diaspora platform reconnecting Africans globally through festivals, programs, storytelling, and opportunities across culture, tourism, and commerce.

No. Motherland is a year-round platform connecting the global African community to culture, tourism, investment, identity, and shared belonging.

Motherland Festival 2026 takes place in Nigeria in December 2026. Diaspora programs and roadshows also run in cities across North America.

Join the waitlist for ticket and lineup updates. You will be among the first to hear when tickets are available.

Music, food, fashion, panels, nightlife, and cultural celebration.

Services, support, consultations, roadshows, and pathways for reconnecting with home.

Motherland University offers grants, financial relief, cultural education, mentorship programs, and comprehensive support to Nigerians who are studying or living abroad.

Motherland connects brands and institutions with a global African audience. Use the Partner menu at the top of the page and choose Partnership to get started.

Motherland is a platform for brands, creators, vendors, and African businesses. Use the Partner menu at the top of the page and choose Vendors to get started.