Shakara Trybe unveils 30-foot Christmas tree from local fabrics
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By Joan Odafe
Lagos, Dec. 12, 2025 (NAN) Shakara Trybe says it will mark a cultural milestone this festive season with the unveiling of Nigeria’s first 30-foot Christmas tree made from locally sourced fabrics.
Culture influencer and Founder of Shakara Trybe, Ebunoluwa Dosumu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos.
Dosumu said the event was designed to promote sustainability, fashion, unity and community bonding.
Dosumu said the event was targeted at Nigerians at home and abroad seeking meaningful, family-friendly and culturally-rooted ‘Detty December’ experiences.
She said the tree, which would be unveiled on Christmas Eve at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, was part of the organisation’s event tagged, ‘A Shakara Christmas’.
Dosumu said the tree was created from hundreds of donated fabrics including Ankara, Aso-oke, Adire, George, and lace among others, from families across the country, with each contribution carrying its own memory and cultural story.
“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.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ‘A Shakara Christmas’ will usher in ‘Ariya Village’, a 13-day cultural festival dedicated to celebrating food, fashion, tradition, storytelling, craftsmanship and Nigerian creativity. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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