Ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit 90pppppto the United Kingdom, King Charles III hosted members of the Nigerian diaspora in the UK to a pre-visit reception.
The reception, held on Wednesday evening, 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,” thanking those who attended the event.
“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,” it said.
Ahead of the planned state visit, UK authorities have activated airspace restrictions over Windsor Castle, which will reportedly be extended on March 18 to cover the period from 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Armed officers, search teams, the Mounted Section, road policing units, and Project Servator resources are expected to be deployed across Windsor, alongside an extensive CCTV network.
The Royal Family had announced in February an invitation to Tinubu from King Charles III.
The President and his wife, Oluremi, will be received at Windsor Castle, west of London, on March 18 to 19 by Charles and Queen Camilla, the palace had said.
“The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, has accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom from Wednesday, 18th March to Thursday, 19th March 2026,” the statement read.
The state visit is the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years
