Case study 01SMADE Group production
Culture Fest 2026 | Nigerian Independence Celebration
229 London · 2026 · 1 October 2026
Context
Culture Fest brought the spirit of a Nigerian Owambe celebration into an indoor festival setting, combining live music, food, fashion, dance and community across multiple rooms at 229 London.
My role
Project Manager & Stage Manager
- As Project Manager and Stage Manager, I managed the event’s delivery and coordinated the stage programme, bringing together the planning and live execution of a celebration attended by 620 people.
- Central to Culture Fest was a focus on local, young and emerging talent, creating a platform for artists to connect with audiences alongside headline performer Llona, who made his first-ever UK appearance. The programme featured Keys the Prince, Harcher, King Serafu, Jam & Bread’s live band and a wider line-up of performers and DJs.
Want this outcome?
Event Growth Audit.
For festivals, promoters and event owners with attention that is not converting.
The work
Impact
- 620
- Attendees
- First
- UK appearance for Llona
From traditional attire to live Nigerian sounds, the experience celebrated the warmth, energy and communal spirit of Owambe culture. It gave the diaspora a space to feel connected to home while putting the next generation of talent on stage.
