With great excitement, we announce the official the launch of the FESTAC AFRICA Festival 2024 website, signaling the commencement of an extraordinary journey. The website, operational at https://festacafrica.org, invites you to register for an unparalleled week-long celebration of arts and culture in Kisumu, Kenya, from May 20th to May 26th, 2024.
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE:
The occasion offers you an experience unlike any other; it’s more than just a festival. You will be able to observe and participate in history that has been handed down over the past 58 years by the youthful African leaders of the past and is still being created today. FESTAC AFRICA Festival provides a platform for people to unite in celebration of the African culture, history, and togetherness via a variety of events; including but not limited to, dance, food, fashion, trade, theater, and more. Moreover, the youth’s empowerment in determining the destiny of the continent will be an extra icing on the cake.
COME & JOIN THE CELEBRATIONS
All festival guests will have the opportunity to engage in entertainment, education, and business possibilities during the week-long scheduled events. We cordially welcome you to register at www.festacafrica.org and start an extraordinary journey of celebration in the spirit of building togetherness towards the Africa we desire.
UNVEILING THE RICH TAPESTRY OF EVENTS:
Sounds of our common history will reverberate through Kisumu’s streets as we come together to celebrate the diversity of African customs, traditions, and inventions through the following events:
- YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FORUM WITH PROF. PLO LUMUMBA: A CATALYST FOR TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE
- EMPOWERING WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
- HEALTH AND WELLNESS
- CURLINARY EXPERIENCE
- BUSINESS PITCH FOR THE YOUTH ON TECHNOLOGY AND INNNOVATION
- AFRICA DAY CELEBRATIONS AND AWARDS CEREMONY
- TREE PLANTING LEGACY – KEEP AFRICA GREEN, KEEP KISUMU GREEN
- THE KISUMU FASHION AND MODELLING SHOW
- SPORTS AND RECREATION
- CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA
- DAILY AFRICAN MOVIE SCREENING
FESTAC AFRICA allows people and companies to participate in and hold their own side events at the festival grounds as a celebration of Africa’s best talent, variety, and individuality. The goal is to bring Africans on the continent and in the diaspora together, generate possibilities, and design initiatives that will enhance all of us. Register your side event by visiting www.featcafrica.org and completing the form, much like the side events we already have scheduled and listed below.
- WRITERS RETREAT
- FOOD AND AGRI
- COFFEE | CHOCOLATES AND WINE PAIRING
- CLIMATE CHANGE
- STATE OF AFRICANS IN DIASPORA (SOAD)
- PEACE & SECURITY MASTERCLASS
- BOMA VILLAGE
The FESTAC AFRICA 2024 THEME:
“Sustainable growth trajectory for Africa through culture, trade travel and tourism; with a core focus to educate, empower and embrace; using health screening, wellness awareness, mental health, dental health, youth empowerment, education, sports, leadership, entrepreneurship, trade, fashion, art, music, dance, exploring Africa, and having fun.” We promise you a week power packed with the above activities and more.
FOR STAKEHOLDERS:
- A platform to showcase initiatives, policies, and innovations in inside Africa boarders travel and tourism.
- Engage with experts, network with industry leaders, and gain insights into the latest trends.
FOR EXHIBITORS:
- Showcase products, services, to a targeted audience.
- Interact with potential customers, forge partnerships, and generate leads.
FOR SPEAKERS:
- Share expertise, insights, and thought leadership with a diverse audience.
- Contribute to shaping the narrative around the aim to develop Africa and creating a platform where Africans can come together to learn, have fun network and trade.
FOR ATTENDEES:
- Gain valuable knowledge through keynote speeches, panel discussions, presentations and health awareness and don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes for the performances.
- Network with peers, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations.
FOR CONTENT CREATORS:
- Showcase work, share insights, and discuss the importance of portraying the true story of travel.
- Share the potential of revenue creation through Social Media platforms whilst garnering partnership and collaboration with existing brands
- Participate in panel discussions, deliver presentations, and give the attending youth pointers on how to develop themselves and use their skills in the world of social media.
FOR INVESTORS:
- Discover emerging startups, Business Opportunities and check the CSI/CSR list.
- Engage with entrepreneurs and founders, explore investment opportunities, and build connections.
This festival serves as a catalyst for unity, fostering a sense of shared purpose and collective progress among Africans, both within their communities and on the global stage.
As we look forward to FESTAC AFRICA 2024 to witness the beautiful smiles, unity, respect, words of wisdom and of course not forgetting dancing together to the rhythm of the African drum and melody.
We invite you to Register on www.festacafrica.org and join us for a week full of the African experience in Kisumu, kenya from the 20th -26th May 2024. For media inquiries and further information, please contact the FESTAC AFRICA PR Team on Info@festacafrica.org
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https://www.facebook.com/FestacAfrica/
https://twitter.com/FESTACAFRICA
https://www.instagram.com/festacafrica/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/festacafrica/
