By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor

Technology, culture and entertainment will fuse together to produce a colourful 30-foot Chrismas tree at the heart of Lagos metropolis on Christmas eve.

This promises to be one of it’s kind since Lagos started leading other states in beautifying choice spots in the state with ornamental lightings and trees during the yuletide.

This time around, a culture influencer and curator of Shakara Trybe Fashion enterprise, Miss Ebunoluwa Dosumu is adding a touch of culture to the Christmas tree fever, by unveiling plans to erect a 30 feet christmas tree made entirely of local fabrics.

According to Dosumu, “This Detty December, Lagos will witness a cultural milestone. Our plan to build a Christmas tree made of local fabrics is to celebrate culture, fashion sustainability and indivisible unity and community spirit Nigeria is known for”.

She said the installation of the tree will happen on Christmas Eve, the 24th December at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Onikan, Lagos Island.

The tree is made from hundreds of donated fabrics Aso-oke, Ankara, Adire, George, lace and more, crowd sourced from families across the country.

Dosumu said that each piece carries its own story, memory, and tribe, making it a community project at its core.

“Together, these fabrics form a towering masterpiece that reinforce a simple truth: fashion is one of the strongest threads that bind Nigerians together” she added.

She promised that those who will attend the installation of the Shakara Christmas will be immersed in a day designed to spotlight the richness, beauty, and diversity of Nigerian culture.

Highlights include an Interactive Stage Play, described as the first of its kind in Lagos, and a Cultural Fashion Runway by Shakara Trybe, a runway showcase featuring original Nigerian cultural pieces.

There will also be nostalgic experiences and festive characters, including throwbacks to the joys of growing up in Nigeria, traditional games, festive icons, and elements that evoke deep cultural nostalgia.

The event will further offer an Indigenous Food Tasting Experience, a curated tasting session of Nigerian dishes across tribes celebrating the nation’s culinary diversity and the flavours that connect communities.

Cultural spotlights and immersive installations will also be featured, with creative displays capturing the stories, traditions, and artistry that define Nigeria’s cultural landscape.

The night will close with a heartwarming moment led by Loud Urban choir in a communal carol session beneath the illuminated 30-foot fabric tree symbolizing togetherness, hope, and the spirit of a united Nigeria.

A Shakara Christmas marks the beginning of Ariya Village, a vibrant 13-day cultural festival dedicated to showcasing tradition, fashion, food, storytelling, community living, indigenous craftsmanship, and Nigerian creativity.