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Lagos Games Festival
Lagos Games Festival
StatusActive
Date(s)Easter weekend
FrequencyAnnual
Location(s)Lagos, Nigeria
CountryNigeria
Years active2019–present
FounderShina Charles Memud
Websitewww.lagosgamesfestival.com

The Lagos Games Festival is an annual one-day games and arts festival that takes place in Lagos, Nigeria.[1] Founded by Shina Charles Memud, it was created with the aim of promoting gaming culture, as well as building business opportunities for the gaming industry.[2] The festival provides a venue where everyone can experience local and international games and for live tournaments, competitions and musical acts to perform. The festival (LGF) is kid-friendly and open to parent or group of people. There are outdoor activities, local vendors, and artisans to make the event very lively.

History

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The Lagos Games Festival is produced by DoingSoon.[3] The maiden edition (2019) of the Lagos Games Festival took place at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos State. April 20th 2019.

References

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  1. ^ "Lagos Games Festival debuts". Guardian Nigeria. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  2. ^ Where does the Nigerian gaming industry stand?
  3. ^ "Nigerian Startup DoingSoon launches". January 2, 2018. January 02, 2018. [1]