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Nigerian Center The Nigerian Center Inc. (501c3), is the first immigrant and cultural center for the Nigerian diaspora in the nation’s capital.
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This year, we’re welcoming the.ini.gallery to the Nigerian American Festival for What We Carry, We Pour; a special exhib...
10/12/2026

This year, we’re welcoming the.ini.gallery to the Nigerian American Festival for What We Carry, We Pour; a special exhibition celebrating Nigeria at 66.

Across generations and oceans, Nigerians have carried culture, memory, traditions, music, faith, stories, and community with us, creating new expressions of home wherever we go.

Curated by Ini Gallery, What We Carry, We Pour brings together Nigerian, Nigerian American, African American, and Baltimore-area artists, along with selected works from private collections, to explore identity, belonging, heritage, and the ongoing connection between Nigeria and the United States.

Come experience the art, meet the artists, and explore the stories we carry forward.

📅 October 16–18, 2026
📍 Location: Guinness Open Gate Brewery
🎨 Curated by Ini Gallery
🇳🇬 Presented as part of the Nigerian American Festival

🔗 RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nigerian-american-festival-tickets-1993026085673?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Three days of art, music, culture, food, community, and celebration.

10/12/2026

Meet the vendors bringing the flavor, style, and creativity to the Nigerian American Festival! ✨

From unique finds to creative businesses, there’s plenty to discover. Swipe through to meet our vendors, show them some love, and come ready to explore! 🇳🇬🇺🇸

📅 October 16–18
📍 Location: Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227
⏰ Fri 4–9 PM | Sat 12–10 PM | Sun 12–5 PM
🎟️ Free and open to all!

🔗 RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nigerian-american-festival-tickets-1993026085673?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

See you this weekend! 🎉

10/12/2026

Update on the Nigerian American Festival 🇳🇬🇺🇸

Some news to share: we’ve decided to pull the stage play A Husband’s Wife, starring Richard Mofe-Damijo (Richard Mofe-Damijo RMD) and Joke Silva (Ajoke Silva), from this year’s festival. A production like this deserves its own stage and its own night, so we’re taking the time to curate a better event built around it. More details on that soon.

The festival is still on, and we’re bringing everything else we promised: live music, cultural performances, Nigerian food, craft b**r tastings, and a weekend with the community. Come through with your family and friends.

📅 October 16–18, 2026
📍 Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227
⏰ Fri 4–9 PM | Sat 12–10 PM | Sun 12–5 PM

Free and open to everyone.
🔗 RSVP at the link in our bio.

See you there!

10/10/2026

The countdown is ON! 🇳🇬🇺🇸🔥

Our partnership strategist, Olayinka Sarayi and board member, Ayomide Ibrahim, are ready for the Nigerian American Festival, and you should be too!

Join us for a weekend of great music, cultural performances, craft b**r tastings, and community vibes as we celebrate Nigerian American Heritage Month. 🎶🍻

📅 October 16–18
⏰ Times:
Fri: 4pm -9pm
Sat: 12pm - 10pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm
📍 Guinness Open Gate Brewery ((5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227)

🔗 RSVP – link in our bio!

It’s FREE to attend! RSVP today and bring your people! 🎉

10/10/2026

Take a walkthrough of the Nigerian American Festival! 🇳🇬🇺🇸

Meet Olayinka, our Partnership Strategist who has been leading the planning and coordination of this historic event! She’s taking us behind the scenes, from parking and the main entrance to our tents also known as the “Nigerian Village”, where vendor booths will showcase culture, creativity, and community. Plus, get a look at the main stage, where the music and performances will bring the festival to life! 🔥

📢 IMPORTANT: Guinness Open Gate Brewery is a cashless facility, so bring your debit or credit card for purchases. You will be scanning the barcode on the event flyers for details!

📅 October 16–18
⏰ Times:
Fri: 4pm -9pm
Sat: 12pm - 10pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm
📍 Guinness Open Gate Brewery (5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227)
🔗 RSVP – link in our bio!

Three days of culture, music, food, and unforgettable vibes.

See you there!

10/10/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO! Are you ready?!! 🔥

The Nigerian American Festival is just ONE WEEK AWAY! Get ready for good food, great music, cultural performances, and chill vibes as we celebrate Nigerian American Heritage Month in style! 🇳🇬🇺🇸

Meet our official host, Isaac Geralds, the only singing MC in North America! 🎶 With over a decade of experience bringing music and entertainment together, Isaac is ready to keep the energy high and you all on your feet!

And that’s not all! Guinness will be bringing the flavor with TWO craft b**rs for you to taste, alongside a weekend packed with Nigerian culture, music, food, and community.

📍 Guinness Open Gate Brewery (5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227)
📅 October 16–18, 2026
🔗 RSVP – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nigerian-american-festival-tickets-1993026085673?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Grab your friends, bring your energy, and come celebrate Nigerian heritage with us!

10/08/2026

🎶 Meet the artists, performers & partners bringing the Nigerian American Festival to life! 🇳🇬🇺🇸

From music and live performances to community partners helping make this celebration possible, we’re bringing together an incredible lineup for a weekend rooted in culture, connection, and celebration.

Join us October 16–18 at Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore for the inaugural Nigerian American Festival — a celebration of Nigerian culture and the many people and organizations helping to make this moment possible.

📅 October 16–18
📍 Guinness Open Gate Brewery (5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227)
🎟️ Free & open to all!
🔗 Tickets: https://www.nigeriancenter.org/nigerian-american-festival

Come celebrate with us and experience the music, culture, community, and energy of the Nigerian American Festival!

WASHINGTON, D.C. — October 7, 2026 — The Nigerian Center today announced the 13 inaugural members of its Policy Advisory...
10/07/2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — October 7, 2026 — The Nigerian Center today announced the 13 inaugural members of its Policy Advisory Council, a nonpartisan national body established to strengthen the voice and representation of Nigerian Americans, Black immigrants, and the broader African diaspora in public policy.

The inaugural Council brings together leaders with experience spanning government affairs, immigration, international policy, technology, economic opportunity, education, health, community advocacy, and U.S.–Africa relations. Members represent six states and jurisdictions across the United States.

🔗 Full Announcement: https://www.nigeriancenter.org/media/nigerian-center-announces-national-pac

To kick off Nigerian Heritage Month, we gathered with community leaders, elected officials, and members of the Nigerian ...
10/06/2026

To kick off Nigerian Heritage Month, we gathered with community leaders, elected officials, and members of the Nigerian American community to recognize a historic moment for Nigerian heritage in America.

We were honored to hear from:

• Ambassador Terence P. McCulley — Former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria
• Dr. Oye Owolewa — U.S. Representative for the District of Columbia
• Tomi Aregbesola — President, Organization for the Advancement of Nigerians
• Chike Ogbuehi — President, Nigerian American Lawyers Association
• Nkechi Ilechie — Policy Director, Nigerian Center
• Dr. Malcolm Fabiyi — Board Chair, Nigerian Center
• Dr. Lillian Agbeyegbe — Chairperson, NAPAC DMVPD
• ⁠Dr. Toyin Opesanmi — Chief Health Officer, Prince George’s County
• Kemi Adetola — Policy Advisory Council Member, Nigerian Center
• Gbenga Ogunjimi — Founder & Executive Director, Nigerian Center

From the stories and contributions that connect generations, to the leaders working to strengthen our communities, Nigerian Americans continue to shape the cultural, civic, and social fabric of this country.

Nigerian heritage is American heritage. 🇳🇬🇺🇸

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for this important moment and helped us celebrate the people, culture, and contributions that make our community so vibrant.

10/02/2026

To kick off the historic Nigerian Heritage Month, we gathered to celebrate House Resolution 1546, introduced by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (Sanford Bishop), recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans across the United States. 🇳🇬🇺🇸

From community leaders and advocates to elected officials, the celebration brought together voices from across our community to honor our shared heritage and the lasting contributions of Nigerian Americans.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in marking this historic moment. 💚

Nigerian heritage is American heritage. 🇳🇬🇺🇸

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