Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, came alive as the 2025 Students Cultural Carnival lit up the campus with colour, music and tradition.
Zig Diaries Culture
Date: Sunday, 24 August 2025
Time: 22:15 WAT
Location: 📍 Zaria, Nigeria
The carnival reaffirmed ABU’s reputation as home to Africa’s largest campus
cultural festival.
Ahmadu Bello
University (ABU), Zaria, lit up in colour and rhythm as students staged the
2025 edition of their annual Students Cultural Carnival, reaffirming the
school’s reputation as host of Africa’s largest campus carnival.
The event drew thousands of staff, students and visitors into the heart of the university, where pageantry, music and traditional displays electrified the atmosphere.
Participants
donned vibrant attire representing diverse Nigerian cultures, while horse
parades, traditional drumming and spirited dances showcased the rich heritage
of Hausa and other ethnic groups.
Beyond entertainment, the carnival reinforced ABU’s place as a melting pot of cultures and a hub for unity, identity and national pride.
Photos captured dazzling costumes, majestic parades and the joyful spirit of the crowd - a living testament to the endurance of Nigerian culture on campus.
Fact-Check & Background Context:
Ahmadu Bello University, founded in 1962, is Nigeria’s largest university by landmass.
Its Students Cultural Carnival is one of the most anticipated events on campus, celebrated annually as a platform for cultural exchange.
ABU has consistently projected cultural diversity as a tool for national cohesion, drawing students from all parts of Nigeria and beyond.
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