Welcome to the Brass River Festival, 2024!
The Brass River Festival is a cultural event that celebrates the rich heritage, arts, and traditions of the people living around the Brass River region, which is located in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. The festival typically showcases the vibrant cultural practices of the Ijaw people, including their music, dances, masquerades, and traditional attires.
Date: 23rd - 29th Dec, 2024
About the 2024 Brass River Festival
Welcome to the 2024 edition of the Brass River Festival, an iconic celebration of the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Niger Delta! Set against the backdrop of the scenic Brass River, this year’s festival promises to be a captivating blend of tradition, art, and community spirit.
A Festival Rooted in Culture
The Brass River Festival celebrates the unique cultural identity of the Ijaw people, whose vibrant customs have been passed down through generations. From colorful vibrant boat races, masquerades and traditional dances to mesmerizing music and crafts, this festival offers a rare opportunity to witness the beauty of Niger Delta culture in its purest form.
Brass River Festival
2024
Festival Timeline
23
Dec
- December 23, 2024
- 10:00 Am
King Koko Marathon
King Koko Square, Nembe
23
Dec
- December 23, 2024
- All Day
Food/Beverage Fair
Service Station in Brass
23
Dec
- December 23, 2024
- 6PM
First Day of Miss Festival contest
TBD
24
Apr
- April 24, 2024
- 02:00PM
Erema Ogbo (Ladies Cultural) Dance
ST Barnabas Field Brass
24
Apr
- April 24, 2024
- 06:00PM
Second Day of Miss Festival Contest
TBD
25
Apr
- April 25, 2024
- 02:00PM
Traditional Wrestling
ST Barnabas Field, Brass
25
Apr
- April 25, 2024
- 07:00PM
Final Miss Festival contest
TBD
25
Apr
- April 25, 2024
- 05:00PM
Epela (Draft/Checkers game) competition
TBD
26
Apr
- April 26, 2024
- 02:00PM
Masquerade First Outing
Owu Segi Polo, Brass
26
Apr
- April 26, 2024
- 07:00PM
Face of Izon's Cultural Pageant
TBD
27
Apr
- April 27, 2024
- 12:00PM
Brass River Festival Carnival
St. Barnabas Field, Brass
27
Apr
- April 27, 2024
Igbiri Naga (Feet Rhythm Dance) Competition
TBD
27
Apr
- April 27, 2024
- 11:00PM
Iworoko (lndigenous) Dance
ST Barnabas Field Brass
28
Apr
- April 28, 2024
- 10:00AM
Omongu-Aru (Canoe Regatta)
Brass River Front, Brass
28
Apr
- April 28, 2024
- 1:00PM
Canoe Racing
Brass River Front, Brass
28
Apr
- April 28, 2024
- 4:00PM
Masquerade 2nd Outing
TBD
28
Apr
- April 28, 2024
- 10:00PM
Kaikai Band of Nigeria
ST Barnabas Field Brass
29
Apr
- April 29, 2024
- 10:00AM
OpenAir Cross Denominational Worship
ST Barnabas Field Brass
Preserving Our Heritage, Protecting Our Future
The Brass River Festival will focus on the theme of heritage preservation and environmental sustainability, highlighting the importance of protecting the fragile ecosystem of the Niger Delta while celebrating its culture. Through engaging dialogues, performances, and exhibitions, we aim to inspire collective action to safeguard our environment for future generations.
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Brass River Festival, 2024
An iconic celebration of the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Niger Delta! Set against the backdrop of the scenic Brass River, this year’s festival promises to be a captivating blend of tradition, art, and community spirit.
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Contact
Headquarters: Efebo's compound Shidi-Ama Town-Brass Bayelsa State Nigeria
Branch office Yenagua address: No. 102 Otiotio Road, Yenezue-Gene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Branch office USA: 16149 Jackson st Taylor Michigan 48180
info@brassriverfestival.com
Phone:+12489968711 Fax: +12489968716
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