Believed to be the oldest carnival in Nigeria which started after the returnee slaves of Brazilian And Cuban origin commemorated their culture annually with dance and flamboyant clothings,other tribes including those from Togo and Benin Republic have become a part of the culture.
Usually,different types of foods of the participating people are showcased and it finds more patronage in the "owambe" and partying lifestyles of the Lagos people.
Tourism undoubtedly gets a boost by the events