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Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Onikan, Lagos Island.<br \/><br \/>The festival will bring together artists and visitors from several countries, including Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Brazil, the Netherlands, and the US, as part of an international celebration of arts, creativity, and innovation. Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, described Afropolis as a groundbreaking event aimed at showcasing Lagos&#8217;s rich cultural heritage and creative spirit.<br \/><br \/>Scheduled activities include a VIP preview and cocktail on October 26, a carnival procession through Lagos Island on October 27, and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\u2019s tour of the J. Randle Centre on October 28. 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