Events and Festivals

Accra Art Festival

Accra Art Festival Showcases Emerging African Talent

Accra Art Festival 2023 opens today, highlighting emerging African talent and connecting artists across borders ...
Abidjan Tourism Expo

Ivory Coast’s Abidjan Tourism Expo Promotes African Travel Destinations

The Abidjan Tourism Expo showcases diverse African travel destinations, highlighting the continent's rich culture and ...

Burna Boy’s “African Giant” Tour Packs Stadiums in Europe and North America

Burna Boy's "African Giant" tour draws massive crowds across Europe and North America, showcasing the ...

Ivory Coast’s Babi Festival Highlights Local Cuisine in 2022

The Babi Festival in Ivory Coast kicks off today, October 12, 2022, showcasing the rich ...

Senegal’s Dakar Food Festival Celebrates West African Cuisine

The Dakar Food Festival highlights the rich diversity of West African cuisine, showcasing local flavors ...

Benin City Hosts Festival of Arts and Crafts

Benin City celebrates the Festival of Arts and Crafts today, July 15, 2022, showcasing the ...

Côte d’Ivoire’s Abidjan Hosts World Cultural Forum

Côte d'Ivoire’s Abidjan welcomes the World Cultural Forum today, June 20, 2022, bringing together global ...

Festival of Pan-African Cinema Opens in Ouagadougou with Spotlight on Burkinabe Filmmakers

The Festival of Pan-African Cinema opened today in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, launching with a focus ...

Senegal’s SeneGambie Festival Celebrates Cultural Unity

Senegal’s SeneGambie Festival kicks off today, April 25, 2022, highlighting cultural unity between Senegal and ...

Nigerian Filmmakers Showcase at Berlin Film Festival

Nigerian filmmakers make a significant impact at the Berlin Film Festival today, February 10, 2022, ...

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