Events

Soludo Unveils Solution Fun City as Premier Leisure Hub in Awka

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1 year ago

June 29, 2025

Governor Soludo opens Solution Fun City in Awka, calling it a family fun house with amusement park, cinema and club, set to host regular public events

Solution Fun City Awka was officially declared open to the public on Saturday by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, marking a new era for family entertainment and tourism in Anambra State.

Also read: Solution FunCity Opening Draws Flavour, Stars to Awka

The grand opening ceremony took place in Awka and featured electrifying performances from top entertainers, including Afrobeat sensation Chinedu Okoli, widely known as Flavour N’abania.

Also performing were renowned comedian Ogbuefi I Go Tuk and MC Ezegetive, who added their flair to the vibrant atmosphere.

Describing the facility as a “Family Fun House,” Governor Soludo said Solution Fun City comprises an amusement park, a state-of-the-art cinema, and a country club, all designed to provide luxury and comfort for visitors of all ages.

“This is more than just a park. It is a premium leisure space where families, children and tourists can come together to relax and bond. It reflects our vision for a thriving, modern Anambra that supports local tourism and quality of life,” Soludo said.

The governor added that the park will host public events every two to three months, aiming to attract consistent community engagement and boost local enterprise.

Solution Fun City stands as one of Soludo’s flagship infrastructure projects and was officially inaugurated on 8 May by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The facility is already being recognised as a major step towards diversifying the state’s economy through entertainment and recreation.

Thousands of guests turned out for the opening, with many lauding the state government’s efforts to create a modern leisure destination within Awka.

The facility is expected to generate jobs, support the hospitality sector, and offer safe recreational alternatives for residents and visitors alike.

Also read: Solution FunCity: Architect Ezenwa hails Governor Soludo’s vision for Anambra

With its strategic design and entertainment offerings, Solution Fun City is poised to become a central attraction not only for Anambra State but for the South East region, embodying the governor’s vision of a more vibrant and livable state.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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2 weeks ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”