Thu, 5 Nov – Sun, 8 Nov
ArtX Lagos
The Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos
From ₦3,000

The 13th edition of the GAH Awards returns to Victoria Island, celebrating outstanding achievements across Nigeria's creative and entertainment industries.
From ₦15,000
The GAH Awards (Global Achievements in Humanity) is one of West Africa's most prestigious ceremonies, now in its 13th year. Held in the grand ballroom of Eko Hotels & Suites on Victoria Island, the evening recognizes excellence across music, film, fashion, digital content, and cultural advocacy.
The programme includes:
- Red-carpet arrivals and press wall from 5 PM
- Cocktail reception with live jazz ensemble
- Awards presentation across 24 categories
- Keynote address on the future of Africa's creative economy
- After-party with headline DJ set
Past honourees include Burna Boy, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and the Africa No Filter collective. Dress code is black tie. Standard tickets (₦15,000) include ceremony seating and after-party access. Premium table packages are available separately.
The ceremony is broadcast live across three streaming platforms, with a curated social media wall displaying real-time audience reactions.
Saturday 12 December 2026
7:00 pm – 12:30 am · Doors 5:30 pm
Until Sunday 13 December 2026
Eko Hotels & Suites
1415 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Valet at the Eko Convention Centre entrance with overflow in the main hotel car park. Red-carpet arrivals use the Adetokunbo Ademola gate from 5:30 PM.
Level red-carpet route, lift access to the ballroom and after-party hall, wheelchair bays at the front of the floor, and companion seating at no charge.