About the Season
The UK–Nigeria Season of Culture 2028 brings together artists, institutions, and audiences across both countries. Delivered by the British Council with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, it runs from June to December 2028 with legacy activity through 2029.
The Season builds on the landmark 2015/16 UK–Nigeria Season returning a decade later to a creative sector that has grown into one of the most dynamic in the world.
What the Season is for
To celebrate and strengthen the creative partnership between the UK and Nigeria building lasting connections, opening markets, and showcasing the depth of both nations' creative talent to the world.
Five focus areas
The Season is shaped around five focus areas:
- Cultural heritage, identity and infrastructure
- Market access and mutual growth
- Creative collaboration and partnerships
- New artistic commissions
- Research, policy and knowledge exchange
Artforms
The Season is open to all artforms and creative disciplines including music, film, visual arts, fashion, literature, digital, performing arts, architecture, gaming, gastronomy, craft, and beyond
Get involved
We are supporting creative partnerships between the UK and Nigeria. An Invitation to share your project/partnership/collaboration ideas will open in August 2026. If you are an organisation, artist, institution, or creative business with an idea, we want to hear from you.
Register your interest: UK-Nigeria-Season@britishcouncil.org
The 2015/16 Season
The first UK–Nigeria Season ran from September 2015 to March 2017. It spanned nine artforms, 31 projects, and 79 partner organisations across twelve cities. Over 446,000 people attended live events and 7,135 artists were trained.
Read more about the 2015/16 Season - https://www.britishcouncil.org.ng/uknigeria-2015-16-impact-report
Contact
For questions about the Season: UK-Nigeria-Season@britishcouncil.org
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