Irie Vibes Fest celebrates reggae, creates cervical cancer awareness at Lagos Fringe 2024
By Editor
ORGANISERS of Irie Vibes Fest, an art and health initiative against cervical cancer, are thrilled to announce the 7th edition of its feast of reggae music and health consciousness. As a part of the interesting lineups at Lagos Fringe Festival 2024, Irie Vibes Fest is scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Freedom Park, Lagos Island, by 5:00pm.
A statement released on Saturday said the festival’s free health screenings will commence by 5:00pm to be followed by a series of breathtaking reggae music performances starting from 7:00pm till late in the evening.
Founded by Lucia Ikediashi of Shimmers Services and Omotola Ibeh of 09.16 Enterprises, Irie Vibes is not just a celebration of Nigeria’s rich artistic culture, it is a transformative initiative dedicated to empower women through education and cervical cancer prevention campaigns.
Founder of Irie Vibes Fest, Ikediashi said, “We will provide free screenings for all women attending the event, ensuring vital health services are accessible to the community. These screenings are crucial, as early detection significantly increases survival rates and provides women with the opportunity to prioritize their health.”
Also, Ikediashi enjoined the public to be part of the historic event while also laying emphasis on the importance of regular screening with a promise that attendees at the 2024 outing will be equipped with essential knowledge about their health and well-being.
Co-founder of Irie Vibes Fest, Ibeh revealed that Irie Vibes is more than a reggae festival, adding, “It’s a celebration of life and a constant reminder of the power of music and art to bring people together for one simple reason: the awareness of this disease plus the solution to reduce cervical cancer. The most beautiful part of it all is that the music concert offers the much needed cervical cancer tests for free right at the Irie Vibes venue.”
Lucia Ikediashi (left) and Omotola Ibeh
This year, the festival promises an inspiring lineup of artistic performances that will illuminate women’s stories, highlighting their struggles, achievements, and resilience while fostering a deeper understanding of cervical health.
The general public is invited to attend Irie Vibes Fest 2024 as their presence is crucial in cultivating a supportive community that champions women’s health. The event is for friends, families and those ready to take advantage of this invaluable opportunity for health screenings and education.
Irie Vibes Fest is a reggae concert for cervical cancer awareness with free screenings with results given on the spot. The goal is to use entertainment to reduce deaths from cervical cancer by providing these screenings twice a year. In May, Irie Vibes team visited some rural communities in Lagos.
Latest Irie Vibes updates on Instagram @irievibes_fest.
