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2026
THE OWAMBEEXPERIENCE
Reimagining Tradition: From Heritage to Enterprise
8 Dec 2026
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9 Dec 2026
About this edition
Beyond the Wrap Is a Larger Story.
The Owambe Experience 2026 is the next evolution of Gele Expo.
More than a festival, it is a movement dedicated to preserving African cultural heritage while unlocking new opportunities for business, tourism, creativity, and enterprise.
For two unforgettable days, Lagos becomes the meeting point of culture, commerce, fashion, innovation, and celebration.
From Gele artistry and fashion showcases to business conferences, exhibitions, masterclasses, cultural performances, and networking opportunities, The Owambe Experience is where heritage meets the future.
Edition
2026
Status
upcoming
Date
8 Dec 2026
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9 Dec 2026
Programme
Culture. Knowledge. Enterprise. Opportunity.
Follow the conversations, demonstrations and experiences across each day.
DAY 1 ● TUE, DEC. 8
DAY 2 ● WED, DEC 9
Who It's For
Built for the People Moving Culture Forward.
GeleExpo brings together people across culture, craft, fashion, business and community.
Fashion and beauty entrepreneurs
Makeup and gele professionals
Cultural investors
Youths and students
Global African communities
OUR OBJECTIVES
What This Edition Set Out to Achieve.
The goals guiding this edition of GeleExpo.
Reach 1,000+ physical attendees and 100,000+ digital participants globally.
Empower 100 participants through hands-on skills training in gele artistry and complementary trades.
Showcase both emerging and established creatives, with a focus on art, culture and innovation within the gele fashion industry.
Registration is free
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