Omu Resort, the organisers of the Enugu Christmas Festival has assured both residents and visitors of an unforgettable experience.
Announcing its readiness to host the festival, which is expected to attract over a million attendees, Hari Ebelechukwu Ebinum, Project Coordinator for Enugu Christmas Festival, said the 25-day event packed with entertainment and culture will run between December 7th to December 31st, 2024.
Ebinum said, “We are ready to deliver a unique blend of world-class entertainment and culture. We are bringing the Brazilian Carnival to Enugu State.
“Enugu State used to be the first in many things. Several good things associated with the people of Enugu State have almost been forgotten and we are returning the treasures. We will bring back the legendary Atilogu dancers, highlife music, and many more. We have put all of these things in place, we are still doing more in readiness for the event.
“Our artists are already confirming their attendance at the event. Some of the big names we are expecting are already excited, so we are almost good to go. We are expecting nothing less than a mega show, a one-of-a-kind event.”
Also speaking on the forthcoming event, Emmanuella Osakwe, another member of the Enugu Christmas Festival planning committee noted that all venues for the event had been confirmed, adding that the musical artists who will perform at the festival have also been booked.
“We have confirmed some of the artists including Prof. Festus Dokubo who is leading a 300-man orchestra. For the Afrobeat Night, we have already confirmed some artists. A masterpiece, a 500,000 Christmas lights glowing ball is already being built at the Naira Triangle. So, we are making serious progress and we are ahead of schedule,” Osakwe noted.
The Enugu Christmas Festival will feature events such as “African Praise Night”, “Afrobeat Concerts”, “Highlife Performances”, a “Food Bazaar”, “Street Carnivals”, “Cultural Parades”, a “Festival of Dances”, “Art Exhibitions”, a “Phone Exhibition”, and a stunning “Fireworks Show”.
Others include “Enugu Christmas Yadah”, a “Beer and Spirit Festival”, and the vibrant “Santa Street Storm”, where 100 Santas will distribute gifts to orphanages and less-privileged communities. The prestigious “Governor’s Red Ball” will cap off the festivities, bringing together investors, business leaders, and political figures for a night of celebration and awards.
Omu Resort, the organisation responsible for putting the festival together is a distinguished corporate entity renowned in Africa for its prowess in creating spellbinding theme parks and delivering exceptional entertainment services.
