Easy tip so you don’t disgrace your ancestors while taking this quiz. Read this article for a little information on FESTAC ’77 first, okay?
The Festival of Arts and Culture was the maiden edition of the World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture.
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The festival had in total, 7,000 people from all walks of life in attendance.
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Preparations for the 1977 festival started as early as 1965.
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General Gowon was directly responsible for delaying the Festival in 1975.
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The opening ceremony of the festival took place at the National Stadium.
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Fela was a headlining act in the opening ceremony for the 1977 festival.
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The housing estate (now known as FESTAC Town) cost a whopping $80 million to construct.
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A probe was once opened into the spending on FESTAC.
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The Benin Queen Imasuen mask was the official emblem of FESTAC '77.
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The original Queen Idia mask was placed on display during the FESTAC opening ceremony for public viewing.
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About FESTAC '77?
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