“Made in the North Festival”, Returns with Bigger Stage for Culture, Creativity, and Commerce

Maryam Aminu

Northern Nigeria is gearing up for the much-anticipated second edition of the Made in the North Festival and Trade Fair, an electrifying showcase of culture, creativity, and commerce.

First launched in Abuja, the festival has become a convergence of creativity, culture, and commerce, celebrating the region’s rich heritage while unlocking fresh opportunities for trade and innovation.

This year’s edition promises to outshine the debut, with more performances, exhibitions, and high-impact networking sessions.

Organizers say lessons learned from the maiden outing have inspired stronger logistics, deeper partnerships, and wider community participation.

From cultural parades, traditional events, and food fairs to fashion shows, concerts, poetry, photography exhibitions, and talent competitions, the festival is blending heritage with modern innovation to give participants an unforgettable experience.

Already attracting government endorsements, corporate sponsorships, NGO partnerships, and international collaborations, the festival is gaining traction as both a cultural highlight and an economic catalyst.

Looking ahead, the organizers are not just thinking locally. By 2030, the Made in the North Festival aims to become a global cultural and creative economy brand, touring major cities across Nigeria and the world to showcase Northern talent and woo international investors.

With its powerful mix of culture and commerce, the Made in the North Festival is more than just an event it’s a movement to put Northern Nigeria on the global creative map.