A family-friendly pre-festival filled with laughter and joy.
Fun fair rides
Games and contests
Clowns & mascots
Face painting & balloon art
Kids’ cultural dress parade
Mini-talent show for children
Traditional drumming, eulogies by praise-singers (Oriki)
Ijala and Ewi renditions
Contemporary Yoruba fusion dance
Welcome address by the festival organizers
Top finalists from the talent hunt segment battle it out in a high-energy set.
Crowd voting with LED applause meters
Celebrity judges
Winner receives cash prize & music gear
A FUMAN-supported showcase of the next generation of Fuji stars.
Live band battle format
Mentorship announcement by a veteran Fuji artist
Award ceremony for “Most Promising Act”
Curated choreography from cultural dance troupes
Guest acts from Nollywood celebrities
Fashion fusion runway (modern meets traditional Yoruba wear)
LED screen presentation of the state’s development achievements
Documentary clips on Yoruba culture, language, and heroes
Tribute to local icons and culture ambassadors
Performances by three A-list Nigerian music stars
Surprise guest acts and stage collaborations
Massive stage visuals & crowd interaction games
Led by Christian and Muslim clerics
Messages of unity, peace, and hope for the New Year
Traditional incantation of blessings by royal custodians
Reflections on the past year
Vision and goals for the year ahead
Salute to citizens and cultural pride
Massive digital countdown on the stadium screen
Synchronized fireworks & laser light show
Nationwide anthem and drumming salute
More music from A-list artists
Surprise DJ spin sessions
Crowd dance challenges
1:00 AM – Sponsor Brand Engagement Activities
Product giveaways
VR booths
Dance-offs hosted by influencers
Interactive games with branded prizes
1:30 AM – Music & Traditional Showcase
Juju and Apala music segments
Masquerade performance (Egungun)
Spoken word & midnight poetry
2:30 AM – Late Night Dance & Drum Circle
Open dance floor with Afro-fusion DJs
Traditional drum call and response
Flash mob performances with audience participation
3:15 AM – Midnight Food Fest & Cultural Bites Corner
Local delicacies (amala, suya, puff-puff, asun)
Cooking demos of Yoruba classics
Tasting booths for visitors
4:00 AM – Firelight Chill Zone & Storytelling
Midnight tales and folktales by griots and elders
Acoustic music with talking drum
5:00 AM – Closing Circle & Dawn Blessings
Quiet moment for collective gratitude
Yoruba-style early morning praise songs (Owuro l’ayo)
Final blessings by royal representatives
Closing remarks and farewell drumbeat
The Oyo State Countdown Festival is a bold celebration of unity, heritage, and the limitless spirit of our people.
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