King Charles III hosted members of the Nigerian diaspora in the United Kingdom on Wednesday evening in a pre-visit reception ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Britain; the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years
The reception, held at an undisclosed royal venue, featured jollof rice and live music by Dele Sosimi and the Afrobeats Orchestra.
The Royal Family described it on its official X handle on Thursday as “a wonderful evening.”
“Last night, The King hosted a reception with members of the Nigerian diaspora in the UK, ahead of the incoming State Visit of the President of Nigeria.
“With jollof rice and music by Dele Sosimi and the Afrobeats Orchestra — it was a wonderful evening. Thank you to everyone who joined us,” The Royal Faily said.
Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu are scheduled to travel to the UK as guests of King Charles and Queen Camilla from Wednesday, March 18, to Thursday, March 19, 2026.
The last Nigerian leader to undertake a state visit to the United Kingdom was in 1989, when former military president Ibrahim Babangida was hosted for four days by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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