Lisabi Festival/Egbaliganza: History in the Making!

50 nations. One city. The first culture & fashion exchange of its kind.

Lisabi Festival/Egbaliganza is the next chapter in a living showcase of heritage, style, and connection. From its symbolic debut during the Walkway of Kings, where Egba regalia first took center stage, this edition expands boldly;- Hosting over 50 nations in the heart of Abeokuta for Nigeria’s first-ever global culture and fashion exchange.

What's Happening at Lisabi Festival/Egbaliganza

March 16 - 29, 2026
MONDAY 16 March, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
Press Conference
Ake Palace Auditorium
MONDAY 23 March, 2026
6:00am
Booming of Guns
Olumo Rock
8:00am
Public Mobilization
Carnival-like procession with floats by women and youths
10:00am
Traditional Ayo Game
Adire Hall, Ake Palace, Abeokuta
2:00pm
Community Football Competition (Semi Finals)
St Peters College, Olomoore, Abeokuta
4:00pm
Final Wrestling Competition
Centenary Hall, Ake, Abeokuta
TUESDAY 24 March, 2026
9:00am
Exhibition and Agric Show
Ake Palace, Abeokuta
10:30am
Chieftancy Installation
Adire Hall, Ake, Abeokuta
11:00am
Final Secondary School Quiz Competition
Centenary Hall, Ake, Abeokuta
1:30pm
Final Secondary School Debate
Centenary Hall, Ake, Abeokuta
WEDNESDAY 25 March, 2026
10:00am
Chieftancy Installation
Adire Hall, Ake Palace, Abeokuta
12:00pm
Seminar: Integrating Apprenticeship Training into Education
Adire Hall, Ake Palace, Abeokuta
2:30pm
Lisabi Community Football Competition (3rd Place & Finals)
Abeokuta Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta - Distribution of medals and trophies
THURSDAY 26 March, 2026
10:00am
Procession to Igbo Lisabi
By Obas, Chiefs, Baales, Eminent personalities, Youth and others
3:00pm
Visit to 2026 Hero of the Year
The Oyekan Family
Evening
Mr. & Miss Lisabi Pageant
Venue TBA
FRIDAY 27 March, 2026
9:00am
Procession to Olumo Rock
Stop over at Itoku Cenotaph by Alake and his entourage
10:00am
Traditional Prayers
Olumo Rock
11:00am
Cultural Entertainment
Different cultural troupes at Olumo Rock open ground in collaboration with Odua Peoples Congress led by Iba Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland
1:00pm
Juma'at Service
Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta
4:30pm
Dinner and Presentation of Award
Venue TBA
Evening
Musical Concert
Open field, behind Cultural Center, Kuto
SATURDAY 28 March, 2026 - GRAND FINALE
Amphitheatre, Ake Palace, Abeokuta
Special Guest of Honour: His Excellency, Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, CON, Executive Governor, Ogun State
9:00am - 10:30am
Woro Dance and Horse Riding
Beginning from the four Sections amid fun fare
10:30am - 10:45am
Egbaliganza Ambassadors Walk
Amphitheatre, Ake Palace
10:45am - 11:30am
Parade of Nations
Opening procession featuring participating nations
11:30am - 11:45am
Aro Merin Display
Cultural showcase of heritage and style
11:45am - 12:15pm
Irin Akinkanju
Signature cultural procession
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Egbaliganza Band Presentation
Live music performance
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homage by Egba Chiefs
Baales, Associations, Clubs/Societies, Youth and Lisabi Festival Committee members
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Presentation of Scholarship
By Egba National Association, USA/Canada
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Musical Interlude
By Evangelist Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi, MFR, The Chief Commander
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Congratulatory and Goodwill Messages
Amphitheatre, Ake Palace
6:00pm
Youth Musical Concert / Lafun Night
Amphitheatre, Ake Palace, Abeokuta
SUNDAY 29 March, 2026
10:00am
Thanksgiving Service
Cathedral of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta
12 Midnight
Display of Oro
Traditional ceremony

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