PHOTOS: Macron at New Afrika Shrine

On Tuesday, French President, Emmanuel Macron visited the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos in company with the State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode as part of Season of African Cultures 2020, a French celebration of Africa’s rich and diverse cultures.

Macron during his visit spent some time, dancing to Afrobeat tunes sung by Femi Kuti, the son of the Afrobeat originator, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. He also interacted with entertainers,  like Banky W, Ramsey Nouah, Asa, and others, who showed up at the Shrine.

The French President was also presented with a portrait painted by an eleven-year-old boy, Kareem Olamilekan. He drew Macron on the spot in two hours and Macron was impressed with the painting.

See photos from his visit below:

   

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) meets with a young boy who drew a portrait of him during a visit to the Afrika Shrine in Lagos on July 3, 2018.
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Abuja for a meeting with his Nigerian counterpart Muhammadu Buhari, in his latest attempt to forge closer ties with English-speaking Africa. / AFP PHOTO / POOL / Ludovic MARIN

President Emmanuel Macron and Governor Ambode at the Africa Shrine. Photo: Banky W/Instagram

Angelique Kidjo, Youssou N’dour, Yemi Alade, and Asa at New Afrika Shrine during Macron’s visit. Photo: Yemi Alade/Instagram

Tony Elumelu and Emmanuel Macron during his visit to Nigeria. Photo: Tony Elumelu/Instagram

Keturah King alongside Emmanuel Macron at New Afrika Shrine.

Mo Abudu and Emmanuel Macron at New Afrika Shrine.

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