Lekan Yusuf, IbadanÂ
Preparations are underway for the inaugural Amala and Palm Wine Festival, a vibrant cultural event that promises to pay homage to iconic symbol of Yoruba culinary tradition, Amala and traditional alcohol known as Palm wine.
Black Boy Afrika, an experiential tourism and events agency is set to host the Amala and Palm Wine Festival, a first-of-its-kind cultural event to celebrate the rich tourism and hospitality potentials of the Yorubas in the South-West part of Nigeria.
The festival is scheduled to take place on 21 December 2025, at the Stable Event Centre, Surulere, Lagos.
Attendees will be treated to a rich selection of Amala, a staple food made from yam flour, cassava flour or plantain flour, served as a smooth, stretchy, dark-colored “swallow” food alongside palm wine, a traditional alcoholic beverage made from the fermented sap of palm trees.
Bringing together the flavors that have long defined Yoruba culinary culture.
The festival will feature live performances, local artists, traditional drumming with songs that connect with Yoruba heritage.
The event is supported by Loving Lagos and sponsored by Flyzone Tourism, one of Nigeria’s fast-rising travel agencies.
More than just food and drink, the festival promises to highlight Yoruba traditions, with cultural displays, storytelling, and fashion tied to indigenous heritage.
Visitors shall be stunned with local fabrics from Aso Oke to Ankara, Kampala, and Adire with other delicious dishes such as Ikokore, Pepper Soup, Zobo, and so much more.
By bringing together food lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and families, the event aims to foster community spirit and celebrate the social role of amala and palm-wine in everyday life.
The CEO, Black Boy Afrika, Babatunde Afolabi said “Amala and palm wine have deep roots in Yoruba history. This festival is a way to preserve and reintroduce these culinary traditions to younger generations and a wider audience”
Afolabi stated further “Our mission is not only to highlight the beauty and diversity of South-West Nigeria, but also to inspire increased inbound tourism, creating a festival that people across the world can look forward to attending annually, both in Nigeria and internationally”.
“We want this festival not just to be a food fair, but a cultural gathering where people can remember and celebrate what makes Yoruba heritage rich, enjoyable, and deeply social”, Afolabi concluded.
