So yes, design tourism in Africa is still young. And Lagos is showing us the blueprint: build consistently, empower private creatives, activate the entire city, and position culture as infrastructure, not afterthought. When that happens, every visitor becomes an ambassador, every conversation becomes a potential partnership, and every activation reinforces a city's identity as a creative capital worth visiting, not just for tourism, but for business, for collaboration, for the future.
This year season is still young. Visit Lagos and experience it.

As I left the John Randle Center for Yoruba culture that day, I passed a group of children participating in a creative workshop. Their enthusiasm reminded me why all this matters: these works are not just objects; they are mirrors through which our children can see their history, identity, and potential.

The return and preservation of African artworks on the continent are not merely questions of historical justice—they are necessities for inspiring future generations. And it starts with us—collectors, institutions, entrepreneurs—who have the power to change this narrative.