MATEKE FESTIVAL is a major cultural and entertainment experience that brings together music, culture, tourism, business and community in celebration of the rich heritage of Okochiri Kingdom and the Niger Delta.

MATEKE FESTIVAL 2027 will take place on January 3rd, 2027, in Okochiri Kingdom, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Everyone is welcome. The festival brings together music and culture enthusiasts, families, young people, entrepreneurs, corporate organisations, tourists, community leaders, entertainers and distinguished guests from Nigeria and beyond.

Visitors can expect a vibrant mix of live music, cultural performances, traditional displays, waterfront experiences, entertainment, networking, food, tourism experiences and brand activations—all within one extraordinary festival environment.

No. MATEKE is designed as a platform for cultural celebration, community participation, tourism promotion, business engagement and meaningful connections. It creates opportunities for brands, entrepreneurs, creatives and organisations to engage with a large and diverse audience.

Organisations can participate through sponsorships, brand partnerships, corporate hospitality, market activations, tourism partnerships, cultural partnerships and community-impact initiatives. Partnership opportunities are available through the official MATEKE FESTIVAL 2027 Sponsorship & Partnership programme.

Depending on the partnership package, organisations can gain opportunities for brand visibility, audience engagement, product activation, corporate hospitality, networking, consumer interaction, media exposure and association with one of Rivers State's significant cultural celebrations.

Yes. MATEKE provides opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs and brands to connect directly with festival audiences through exhibitions, activations, experiential marketing, product showcases and other engagement opportunities.

Okochiri is at the heart of the festival's identity. MATEKE celebrates the heritage, culture, traditions and coastal character of Okochiri Kingdom, while creating a contemporary platform through which this heritage can be experienced and shared with audiences from Nigeria and around the world.

There are many ways to be part of the MATEKE experience—as an attendee, sponsor, corporate partner, exhibitor, entrepreneur, creative, entertainer, cultural participant or community partner. Organisations interested in partnership opportunities can contact the MATEKE FESTIVAL team for more information.