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Africa Fest 2024

Africa Fest is to celebrate the cultural heritage of people of African descent through the study of history, music, and food. It is also an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of diverse cultures.

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our events

  • Festival Afri'Ca Fest - Rencontres et Vitrine des Arts de la scène Afro-Monde
    Festival Afri'Ca Fest - Rencontres et Vitrine des Arts de la scène Afro-Monde
    Fri, May 17
    Québec
    May 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – May 20, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Québec, 801 Av. Wilfrid-Laurier, Québec, QC G1R, Canada
    May 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – May 20, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Québec, 801 Av. Wilfrid-Laurier, Québec, QC G1R, Canada
    Soyez prêts à vous plonger dans les rythmes d’'Afrique au Festival Afri’Ca Fest, où le battement de cœur du continent s'anime !
  • Les Soirées du Festival Afri.Ca Fest Québec 2024
    Les Soirées du Festival Afri.Ca Fest Québec 2024
    Fri, May 17
    Québec
    May 17, 2024, 8:00 PM – May 19, 2024, 10:00 PM
    Québec, 805 Av. Wilfrid-Laurier, Québec, QC G1R 2L, Canada
    May 17, 2024, 8:00 PM – May 19, 2024, 10:00 PM
    Québec, 805 Av. Wilfrid-Laurier, Québec, QC G1R 2L, Canada
  • Sat, May 18
    Location is TBD
    May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Location is TBD
    May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Location is TBD
  • AfriCa Fest Surrey, BC 2024 - Vendors Application
    AfriCa Fest Surrey, BC 2024 - Vendors Application
    Sat, May 25
    Surrey
    May 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – May 26, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Surrey, 13450 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8, Canada
    May 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – May 26, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Surrey, 13450 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8, Canada
    🎉✨ AfriCa Fest is back in Surrey, BC for 2024 and we want YOU to be a part of it! 🙌 Whether you're showcasing traditional crafts, mouthwatering cuisine, vibrant fashion, or captivating art, this is your chance to shine at one of the most exciting cultural celebrations in the Lower Mainland! 🎨
  • AfriCa Fest Victoria 2024 - Vendors Application
    AfriCa Fest Victoria 2024 - Vendors Application
    Fri, Jun 21
    Victoria Spirit Square
    Jun 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – Jun 23, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Victoria Spirit Square, 1 Centennial Sq, Victoria, BC V8W 1N9, Canada
    Jun 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – Jun 23, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Victoria Spirit Square, 1 Centennial Sq, Victoria, BC V8W 1N9, Canada
    We are thrilled to extend this invitation to you to be a part of one of Canada's most vibrant cultural celebrations, the Festival Afri’Ca Fest 2024. As one of the largest African festivals in Canada, our event promises an unforgettable experience for attendees across the nation.
  • Date and time is TBD
    Victoria
    Date and time is TBD
    Victoria, 3147 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8Z 6E3, Canada
    Date and time is TBD
    Victoria, 3147 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8Z 6E3, Canada
  • ISSAMBA' Sankofa Moments for Kids & Youth
    ISSAMBA' Sankofa Moments for Kids & Youth
    Sat, Mar 23
    Victoria
    Mar 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Victoria, 1709 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W 2J8, Canada
    Mar 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Victoria, 1709 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W 2J8, Canada
    Connecting Heritage & Horizons
  • Black-in-BC: Respiratory Illnesses and Flu-shot Management Design Thinking Workshop
    Black-in-BC: Respiratory Illnesses and Flu-shot Management Design Thinking Workshop
    Sat, Mar 23
    Philippine Bayanihan Community Center
    Mar 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Philippine Bayanihan Community Center, 1709 Blanshard St., Victoria, BC V8W 2J8, Canada
    Mar 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Philippine Bayanihan Community Center, 1709 Blanshard St., Victoria, BC V8W 2J8, Canada
    Unleash Your Creativity: Discover innovative approaches to addressing health issues that affect us all. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to be part of a transformative experience. Reserve your spot now and let's shape the future of healthcare together!
  • La Calebasse du Nomade (Mama Put) - African Pop-Up Eatery
    La Calebasse du Nomade (Mama Put) - African Pop-Up Eatery
    Sat, Mar 23
    Bayanihan Community Center
    Mar 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Bayanihan Community Center, 1709 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W 2J8, Canada
    Mar 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Bayanihan Community Center, 1709 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W 2J8, Canada
    Indulge your senses and join us at the Bayanihan Community Center on 1709 Blanshard St, Victoria, on March 23rd from 11 am - 6:30 pm for a vibrant celebration of Victoria’s African food & Music extravaganza! (VJ)
  • Mamadou Diabaté & Percussion Mania
    Mamadou Diabaté & Percussion Mania
    Mon, Mar 04
    Vancouver
    Mar 04, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Vancouver, 1660 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1, Canada
    Mar 04, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Vancouver, 1660 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1, Canada
  • ISSAMBA SHOWCASE feat. Mamadou Diabaté & Percussion Mania
    ISSAMBA SHOWCASE feat. Mamadou Diabaté & Percussion Mania
    Sat, Mar 02
    Victoria Event Center
    Mar 02, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
    Victoria Event Center, 1415 Broad St, Victoria, BC V8W 2B2, Canada
    Mar 02, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
    Victoria Event Center, 1415 Broad St, Victoria, BC V8W 2B2, Canada
    BUY TICKETS VIA THIS LINK: https://www.showpass.com/issamba-showcase-feat-mamadou-diabate-percussion-mania/
  • ISSAMBA SHOWCASE feat. Mamadou Diabaté & Percussion Mania
    ISSAMBA SHOWCASE feat. Mamadou Diabaté & Percussion Mania
    Fri, Mar 01
    Nanaimo
    Mar 01, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Nanaimo, 125 Front St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0B5, Canada
    Mar 01, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Nanaimo, 125 Front St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0B5, Canada
    Mamadou Diabate brings the sun of West Africa to you!
  • SANKOFA moments for Kids & the Youth & Cultural Performance by Mamadou Diabaté
    SANKOFA moments for Kids & the Youth & Cultural Performance by Mamadou Diabaté
    Sat, Feb 24
    Victoria
    Feb 24, 2024, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Victoria, 1709 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W 2J8, Canada
    Feb 24, 2024, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Victoria, 1709 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W 2J8, Canada
    Black History Month 2024 just got better! This is your invitation to join us for a day packed full of cultural food, music, dance, and learning on Saturday, February 24th,
  • Black History Month 2024 - MaMa Put /African
    Black History Month 2024 - MaMa Put /African
    Sat, Feb 24
    Victoria
    Feb 24, 2024, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Victoria, 1709 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W 2J8, Canada
    Feb 24, 2024, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Victoria, 1709 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W 2J8, Canada
    Try out flavourful delicacies from our feature countries - Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Senegal, and Nigerie https://forms.gle/wvV9ENuMd7MY88tw6
  • Mamadou Diabate's Lab Workshop & Artist BootCamp: Exploring the Balafon's Melodic Language
    Mamadou Diabate's Lab Workshop & Artist BootCamp: Exploring the Balafon's Melodic Language
    Sat, Feb 24
    Victoria
    Feb 24, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Victoria, 1709 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W 2J8, Canada
    Feb 24, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Victoria, 1709 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W 2J8, Canada
    SANKOFA moments with Master BALAFONIST MAMADOU DIABATÉ
  •  Mamadou Diabaté & Percussion Mania au Grand Théâtre de Québec
     Mamadou Diabaté & Percussion Mania au Grand Théâtre de Québec
    Thu, Feb 22
    Québec
    Feb 22, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Québec, 269 Bd René-Lévesque E, Québec, QC G1R 2B3, Canada
    Feb 22, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Québec, 269 Bd René-Lévesque E, Québec, QC G1R 2B3, Canada
  • Black History Month Launch Reception "In the Spirit of Africa"
    Black History Month Launch Reception "In the Spirit of Africa"
    Sat, Feb 03
    Victoria
    Feb 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Victoria, 108 Niagara St, Victoria, BC V8V 1E9, Canada
    Feb 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Victoria, 108 Niagara St, Victoria, BC V8V 1E9, Canada
    African Dinner & Music
  • Focus Group Discussion on Policing and Public Safety Modernization in BC
    Focus Group Discussion on Policing and Public Safety Modernization in BC
    Sat, Feb 03
    Victoria
    Feb 03, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Victoria, 108 Niagara St, Victoria, BC V8V 1E9, Canada
    Feb 03, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Victoria, 108 Niagara St, Victoria, BC V8V 1E9, Canada

Registration

To register, please take the time to fill out the information below.

Celebrations, CONFERENCES & Much MORE

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CURATED

Mamadou Diabaté

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Merlin Nyakam

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Zal Sissokho

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Lasso

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and many
MORE

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our
sponsOrs

The African Art & Cultural Community Contributor Incorp. is supported by the Government of Canada’s Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative and the Tropicana Community Services, The Government of British Columbia, and the City of Victoria

Canada
Victoria
Canadian Women's Foundation
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Thank you for your generous support! We acknowledge that our organization is based on the traditional unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples,  specifically the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

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