It’s Easter season again, a time when Christians glorify and give thanks for the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Historically, Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.

After His crucifixion, death, and burial, Christ rose from the grave three days later. By this, He conquered death and redeemed humanity from sin, making Easter one of the most important celebrations in the Christian calendar.

Being the culmination of 40 days of Lent during which Christians all over the world observed fasting, abstinence and almsgiving, Easter is always a period to relax and unwind. It comes with a long weekend that stretches from Good Friday to Easter Monday.

In Benin City, Edo State capital, there are many places to catch fun this Easter, with many events lined up for the season.

Madiba of Comedy is kicking off the fun with his Madiba Updated 2.0 Edition, The Surprise Effect, on Good Friday, April 7.

The event, which takes place at Best Western Homeville, Benin City, has tickets ranging from N5,000 to N1.5 million. It features Erigga, Terry G, MC Casino, MC Edo Pikin, and an array of other talented artistes and comedians.

This is coming after Madiba had a fruitful live show in the UK last year November, performing alongside notable figures from the Nigerian comic scene like Homeoflafta, Allamano, Privilege Son, Don Nice, among many other special guests.

On Saturday, April 8, ROQA Place Bar & Lounge will entertain fun lovers with The ROQA Fiesta featuring music, comedy and so much more. The event will take place at 11 Omozogie Street, off Jemide/Akhionbare Road, GRA, Benin City beginning from 5pm.

Levelz & Stylez Lounge comes with its Easter Sunday Specials on Sunday, April 9. Featuring MC Raw Gold, Hypeman Roboy, DJ LelvinCruz, and MC Coded, the event begins at 7pm with a performance by The Exclusive Band. Venue is after Asoro Bus-Stop, Upper Ekehuan Road, Benin City.

There is so much more fun in Benin City this Easter season. Check the posters around you and don’t be left out.