BNXN, Runtown, and Patoranking to headline Nigeria’s Independence Day parade in New York

Nigerian musical artists BNXN, Runtown, and Patoranking are scheduled to headline the 2026 Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day Parade and Carnival in New York City. The event is set for Saturday, October 3.

Organized by the Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) and the Nigerian Independence Day Committee (NIDC), the celebration aims to showcase Nigerian cultural heritage through music, fashion, food, and dance. The parade is expected to draw thousands of attendees from the Nigerian diaspora and the wider African community to celebrate their national identity.