- The Epe Kayokayo Festival Planning Committee has officially announced that the 2026 edition of the historic cultural celebration will take place from Friday, July 3, 2026, to Saturday, July 11, 2026.
- Festival Coordinator Barr. Bayo Saliu-Okulu highlighted the annual event as a vital platform for showcasing the rich heritage, traditions, and enduring legacy of the Eko-Epe people.
- The planning committee is appealing to corporate organizations, community leaders, and public-spirited individuals to support the week-long celebration through financial contributions and strategic partnerships.
Preparations are officially underway for the highly anticipated 2026 Epe Kayokayo Festival, with the event planning committee extending warm invitations to indigenes, friends, and well-wishers of the ancient Epe Kingdom.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a formal announcement issued on behalf of the committee, the Festival Coordinator, Barr. Bayo Saliu-Okulu, confirmed that this year’s week-long grand celebration will commence on Friday, July 3, 2026, and run through Saturday, July 11, 2026.
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The annual festival is widely recognized as one of the most cherished and prominent cultural milestones in Lagos State, acting as a vibrant showcase of the customs, historical values, and collective spirit that define the region.
According to Barr. Bayo, the Kayokayo Festival transcends basic entertainment, functioning as a profound celebration of the Eko-Epe identity and a reliable vehicle for strengthening peace, unity, and communal progress across generations.
The annual gathering serves as a critical bridge connecting indigenes living locally with those in the diaspora, alongside residents, visitors, and regional stakeholders.
Committee leadership expressed immense optimism that the upcoming 2026 edition will usher in sustainable development, mutual respect, and heightened prosperity for families and businesses throughout the Epe territory.
To ensure a seamless and highly successful staging of the week-long cultural showcase, the coordinator is actively inviting financial sponsorships from interested donors, private allies, and corporate entities.
The planning committee has designated a verified channel for all partnership funding and community donations through the official festival repository: Account Name: EPE KAYOKAYO FESTIVAL COMMITTEE; Account Number: 0777126479; Bank: ACCESS BANK PLC.
Leadership concluded by thanking all traditional custodians and modern stakeholders for their unwavering commitment to protecting and elevating the cultural pride of the Epe Kingdom.
