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About Motherland

Motherland is a year-round African cultural and diaspora platform.
Born from the need for reconnection, Motherland brings Africans across the world closer to culture, identity, and home through storytelling, physical gatherings, and real-world diaspora programs.
What began as a festival has evolved into a platform that supports cultural expression, community building, and access for Africans globally.

Each December, we gather.

All year, we build.

What Motherland Does

Motherland Festival & Gatherings

Motherland hosts large-scale cultural gatherings that bring the global African diaspora home.
Through music, art, food, fashion, and shared experiences, our festivals celebrate African culture while creating space for connection, commerce, and community.

Diaspora Pathways & Investments

Motherland supports structured pathways for diaspora engagement across real estate, business, and long-term connection to Africa. Through trusted partnerships, we help Africans abroad explore sustainable ways to invest, return, and reconnect meaningfully.

Diaspora Identity & Access Programs

Motherland delivers structured diaspora programs that bring essential identity and access services closer to Africans living abroad.
From passport renewal to identity services and community-led roadshows, we work with institutional and community partners to reduce distance between Africans and home.

Motherland
Awards

The Motherland Awards honour Africans across the diaspora who are shaping culture, driving innovation, and carrying African excellence into the world.
These stories reflect what Motherland stands for: impact, identity, and global African presence.
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How Motherland Works

Motherland operates as a connected ecosystem.
We tell African stories year-round.

We deliver diaspora programs that bring identity and access closer to Africans abroad.
And once a year, we gather physically through our flagship festival.

Each part strengthens the other.

Stories build community.
Community drives programs.
Programs deepen the meaning of our gatherings.

This is how Motherland moves culture into action.

Why Be Part of Motherland ?

Culture & Connection

Join a global community rooted in African culture, shared history, and collective memory.
Motherland creates spaces where Africans across borders connect authentically.

Innovation & Opportunity

Motherland brings together creatives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and institutions shaping
Africa’s future across culture, business, and infrastructure.

Identity & Belonging

Through diaspora programs and cultural storytelling, Motherland supports Africans navigating
distance, migration, and reconnection to home.

Where We Gather

Experience Abuja

Abuja Events | Dec 15-17, 2025
Abuja, the nation’s capital, opens Motherland 2025 with heritage, diplomacy, and celebration. The Opening Ceremony sets the tone with a showcase of culture and pride that welcomes the world home.

The highlight is the Motherland Ambassador Awards, a prestigious evening at the Presidential Villa where government leaders, private sector innovators, and global Nigerians gather to celebrate excellence and homegrown achievement.

For two days, Abuja stands as the capital of culture and influence, where powerful connections are made and Nigeria’s story takes center stage.

Experience Lagos

Where We Gather
Lagos remains the heart of Motherland’s flagship gatherings. It is where culture, energy, and
global African communities converge.
Our December gatherings are one expression of Motherland’s work. The platform operates far
beyond a single city or season.
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Community Give-Back

At the core of Motherland is responsibility.
Through education, food support, and
community-led initiatives, Motherland reinvests in the communities that host and shape our work.
Giving back is not an add-on. It is part of how we operate.
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Ticketing

We offer flexible ticketing so you can choose the experience that fits your plans best.
From free festival grounds access to exclusive A La Carte and VIP packages.
here’s what’s available:
General Access Pass
$137
Enjoy daytime events, explore cultural pavilions, and sit in on select panels.
Perfect if you’re a local or just want a taste of the festival.
Full Experience Pass
$137
Get it all — major conference tracks, concerts, parties, and activations in both Lagos and Abuja. Best for those ready to immerse themselves in the full week.
VIP / Executive Pass
$137
Skip the lines and sit in style. All main events included, plus VIP seating and private entry.
Get your VIP & Executive Pass and Enjoy the best of Motherland
General Access Pass
$137
Special discount for students and young professionals under 25. Dive into culture, tech, and creative sessions designed for the next generation.
General Access Pass
$137
Can’t commit to the full week? Pick a day instead. Choose access by city and schedule (e.g., Day 3 – Lagos Mainstage + Panels).

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2025 Motherland Festival Tracks

Entertainment, Culture & Creators
Fashion, Beauty & Commerce
Innovation, Tech & Entrepreneurship
Food, Hospitality & Agriculture
Sports, Gaming & Youth Culture
Health, Wellness & Access
Governance, Policy & Progress
Real Estate & Investment
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Join The Conversation

From fireside chats to panel sessions, get inspired by the voices shaping culture, business and innovation. Our lineup brings together thought leaders and changemakers ready to share that matter.

Speakers

Joyful Loveth

CEO & Founder Tech Company

John Lawrence

Manager
Oil Company

Blessing Ike

Global Marketer
Fintech

Simon Peter

Content Creator
Maduh
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Speakers

Joyful Loveth

CEO & Founder Tech Company

John Lawrence

Manager
Oil Company

Blessing Ike

Global Marketer
Fintech

Simon Peter

Content Creator
Maduh
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Speakers

Our speaker lineup will be announced soon
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Diaspora Roadshows & Programs

Motherland delivers international diaspora programs across key global cities, bringing culture,
community, and essential access closer to Africans abroad.
These roadshows support identity access, community engagement, and preparation for
Motherland’s flagship gatherings.

Atlanta

September 2025
Status:
Completed
Atlanta, the cradle of Black excellence, launches the Roadshow engaging Nigerians in the diaspora and reconnection back to the Motherland.

New York

September 2025
Status:
Completed
In New York, the world’s diplomatic capital, the Roadshow brings Nigerians in the diaspora into global conversations, amplifying African voices during a historic UNGA milestone.

London

October 2025
Status:
Completed
London, home to Nigeria’s largest diaspora community, hosts a celebration that raises awareness, strengthens cultural identity, and connects heritage with global influence.

Birmingham

October 2025
Status:
Completed
In Birmingham, the Roadshow meets a vibrant Nigerian community, strengthening cultural bonds, expanding networks, and amplifying diaspora voices across the UK.

Washington DC

Status:
2026
Bringing the Motherland experience to the Cosmopolitan City Nigerian-American community in Washington DC.

Houston

Status:
2026
Bringing the Motherland experience to the Cosmopolitan City Nigerian-American community in Washington DC.

São Paulo

Status:
2026
In 2026, the Roadshow heads to Brazil uniting two continents through culture, history, and shared identity. See you next year for a powerful celebration of Afro-Brazilian ties.

Toronto

Status:
2026
Toronto, a hub of African and Caribbean diaspora will host the Roadshow in 2026. See you next year as we expand connections and spotlight Nigerian innovation in Canada.
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