{
  "id": 17838713,
  "title": "Lagos art festival returns, promotes public creativity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/lagos-art-festival-returns-promotes-public-creativity",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T19:02:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lagos-art-festival-returns-promotes-public-creativity/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Lagos Street Art Festival (LSAF) is set to return for its second edition, aiming to expand the role of public art and creative expression in Lagos. Organized by Inscribe Art and the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency, the festival will take place on November 7, 2026, at Muri Okunola Park in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event will showcase a variety of creative activities, including mural painting, workshops, talks, performances, and live art battles. Prominent Nigerian hip-hop artists like Vector, Eva Alordiah, and Illbliss will also participate. The festival aims to make art more accessible to the public, transform public spaces into creative landmarks, and establish a broader public art movement in Africa.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}