Shakara Trybe said it will achieve a cultural milestone this festive season by unveiling Nigeria’s first 30-foot Christmas tree crafted entirely from locally sourced fabrics.
Culture influencer and Shakara Trybe founder, Ebunoluwa Dosumu, announced this in a statement on Friday in Lagos.
She explained that the event aims to promote sustainability, fashion, unity, and community bonding, and is designed for Nigerians at home and in the diaspora seeking meaningful, family-friendly, and culturally rooted “Detty December” experiences.
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The Christmas tree, set to be unveiled on Christmas Eve at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, is the highlight of the organisation’s event titled ‘A Shakara Christmas’.
Dosumu added that the tree was created from hundreds of donated fabrics including Ankara, Aso-oke, Adire, George and lace contributed by families across the country, each carrying its own memory and cultural significance.
“Together, they form a towering masterpiece that reinforces a simple truth: fashion is one of the strongest threads that bond Nigerians together,” she said.
She said the programme included nostalgic zones built around childhood memories, traditional games and festive characters, designed to evoke deep cultural nostalgia.
“Attendees will experience a full-day cultural showcase featuring the city’s first interactive stage play and a cultural fashion runaway that will display original Nigerian cultural pieces.”
“Cultural spotlights and immersive installations capturing the stories, artistry and heritage of Nigeria’s communities will also be on display.
“An indigenous food tasting experience would offer curated dishes from different tribes to celebrate Nigeria’s culinary diversity.”
She said the night would close with a communal carol session led by the Loud Urban Choir beneath the illuminated 30-foot fabric tree, which is symbolic of togetherness, hope and national unity.
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