nurturing the global african spirit
Africa Day was founded to celebrate progress and unity. We believe collectively learning from our past and capitalizing on the present will lead to a successful future. A future built for us, by us.
Amsterdam, accra & Online
25 – 29 May 2022
Omek x Africadelic are collaborating to bring you a unique 5-day cultural festival filled with music, films, talks, a club night, networking and more.
Africa Day was founded to celebrate progress and unity. We believe collectively learning from our past and capitalizing on the present will lead to a successful future. A future built for us, by us.
We are inviting 40+ thought leaders and innovators to help us celebrate our legacy and build a vision for the future.
Known as the Father of Ethiopian Jazz, Mulatu continues to inspire musicians and his songs are often used as samples by artists such as Nas, Damian Marley, and Kanye West.
Gloria is a socio-cultural anthropologist, human rights activist, poet, and emerita professor in Gender Studies at University of Utrecht.
Get ready for a blend of learning and entertainment — panel discussions, workshops, performances, movie screenings, career opportunities and networking spread over 12+ online sessions and live gatherings at 14 venues.
Day 1: Wednesday 25 May
Day 2: Thursday 26 May
Day 3: Friday 27 May
Day 4: Saturday 28 May
Day 5: Sunday 29 May
Omek
An Amsterdam-based startup which designs programs and events which make connection and collaboration simple amongst biculturals of African descent and their allies around the world.
Africadelic
An Amsterdam-based non-profit organization committed to promoting cultural creativity and diversity in and out of Africa and the African diaspora.
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