Grammy-winning American singer Ciara Princess Wilson has made a return to Lagos, Nigeria, in what has been described as a cultural homecoming celebrating the city’s growing prominence in art, fashion, and tourism.
Her visit aligns with the 15th anniversary of Lagos Fashion Week, a milestone event supported by the Lagos State Government to promote creativity and cultural exchange.
Confirming her arrival, Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State, announced on X that Ciara was in the city alongside the Commissioner for Tourism, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka.
He wrote: “International Superstar, Grammy Award Winner, CIARA Princess Wilson is in Lagos, accompanied by the Commissioner for Tourism, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka. She will be joining us in Lagos to celebrate our Tourism, our Art, and our culture. It’s a homecoming for her and other creatives who see Lagos as home. She would visit different cultural sites in Lagos and also celebrate the successful hosting of the 15th anniversary of the Lagos Fashion Week in collaboration with Lagos State Government.”
Since her arrival, Ciara has been actively exploring Lagos’ vibrant cultural landscape. In a trending video shared by Gawat, the star was seen dancing joyfully as she was entertained by traditional performers at an art gallery. Wearing a stunning blue adire gown with a matching head wrap, she drew cheers from fans when she exclaimed, “Eko oni baje,” meaning “Lagos will not be ruined.”
Gawat also revealed that Ciara toured the famous Balogun Market, one of Lagos’ busiest commercial hubs, as part of her cultural itinerary.
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Speaking about her experience, Ciara commended the visible progress she noticed since her last visit almost ten years ago. “I’m happy to be here. I’m really excited,” she said. “I know about Lagos. Lagos, from what I see, I’ve seen an evolution of Lagos. When I used to land, I used to see all the dirt roads; now what I see is pavement.”
Prompt News reports this marks Ciara’s second visit to the city, following her first appearance in February 2016, when she performed at the “Love Like A Movie 3” concert held at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island.
Her latest trip reinforces Lagos’ image as a thriving center for African fashion, culture, and entertainment—cementing its growing influence on the global stage.
