Festac Africa 2023
MAY 21 – 27, 2023 (GMT+3) // ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Experience Africa In Just 7 Days
AFRICAN ART & CRAFT | CULTURE & HERITAGE | STORY-TELLING & POETRY | TRAVEL & TOURISM | FASHION & TEXTILE | SPORTS & YOUTH TALENT DISCOVERY | FOOD & AGRI | TRADE & INVESTMENTS | AFRICAN MUSIC & DANCE | CLIMATE CHANGE | CARBON EMISSION
It’s Not Just A Festival It’s An Experience!
From our Festac Africa Participants
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Africa's Biggest Cultural Festival
FESTAC Africa 2023 – Destination Arusha, TANZANIA Is the World’s 4th Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture.
This is Africa Biggest festival and is a celebration of cultures and Heritage in the form of: Arts, Fashion, Music, Story-telling, Poetry, film, short stories, Travel, Tourism, Hospitality, Food, and Dance through live performances from various countries in Africa and across the world sharing and showcasing their richness in their culture
A Brief History of FESTAC Africa
Festac 1966
Festac 1977
Festac 2022(45 years later)
Festac 2023
2023 FESTAC
21st - 27th May 2023. Arusha, Tanzania
Culture
Experience Africa in just 7 days
Immerse yourself in the rhythm of the African dance
Come share in the richness of the African culture
Travel & Tourism
Visit or plan to hike the famous Mount Kilimanjaro
Visit the Beautiful Ngorongoro Crater
Take a Safari Tour to Serengeti National Park
Visit the Spice Island – Zanzibar
Touch base with the Business District of Tanzania – Dar-es-Salaam
Go to the Tanzanite Experience Center and learn all about the Precious Stone only Mined in Tanzania
Experience Arusha through Tourism
African Art & Craft
Come showcase the art & craft from your country
Story Telling & Poetry
Freedom Is Here Not Tomorrow Any More
Fashion & Textile
Get to connect with experts in the African print and textile industry
Sports & Youth Talent
Soccer Camp
Basketball camp
Food & Agriculture
Come experience africa in 7 days and get taste different foods from different countries
Trade & Investments
Diaspora Investment Opportunities
Women Summit & Access to Finance
E-Commerce, Trade and Logistics
Peace and Security Masterclass
African Music & Dance
60+ live performances from groups from Africa and other continents
Climate Change & Carbon Emission
How can you be part of the solution?
Luxury Summit and Africa Luxury Awards Gala Dinner
Come celebrate the finest of brands from Africa
Proudly Made In Africa
Creating Access To Market For Africa Brands
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Julius W Garvey, MD.
Marcus Garvey Institute Chairman.
Julius W Garvey, MD.
Marcus Garvey Institute Chairman.
Keynote Speaker
It is my honor to participate in FESTAC Africa 2023 in Arusha, Tanzania. It is a long overdue Festival of African values, history, culture and accomplishments focusing on music, art, dance, food, agriculture, trade and investments.
The spirit of Africa could not be broken by the Transatlantic Slave Trade or colonialism. It manifests in a creative and dynamic culture that unites Africa with its Diaspora and entrances the world.
As we regain our self-confidence let us focus the power of our Pan-African culture towards peace, prosperity and sustainable development.
As my father would say, “Up you mighty people, you can accomplish what you will”.
I look forward to participating in celebrations of Africa Finest Brands on Africa Day Gala Dinner & Awards·
Please join me in Arusha to renew our bonds of unity and enjoy each other’s company.
Speakers
Speakers
ENGINEER YINKA ABIOYE
Chairman at The Inspire Group
DR. PAUL ABOLO
President at Ecologistics integrated services Ltd
FARES GHATTAS
Global CEO The Luxury Network International
SALLY KIMANGU
Founder / CEO of Destination Imagination in Africa
KIPRONO KITTONY
Chairman at Nairobi Securities Exchanges
PROF EMERITUS RATEMO WAYA MICHEKA BSC, MA, PHD FKNAS
Lecturer at University of Nairobi & Chairman National Research Fund Kenya
GRACE MUMO
Group CEO of Inspire Africa Connect
HASSAN ALI MZEE
Chairman at ZATO
H.E AMB. DR. JONATHAN OJADAH COP, FCIML, FAIET
Vice President at International Peace and Governance Council (IPGC), USA
CUTHBERT NCUBE
Chairman at African Tourism Board
SEBASTIAN SCHAECHTER
Managing Director of Schaechter Sports GMBH
GERALD WALKER
CEO of BizCbook LLC
HON. SHEDRACK OKINDO
JDP-Party Leader
ROSE SSALI
Founder and CEO Ssali Publishing House
Dr. Rosemary Kinanu Gituma
Founder & Chairperson – FRUITSS Leadership Africa.
Dr Shem J. Ochuodho
Global Chairperson, Kenya Diaspora Alliance
Event Summary
100 - 150 Exhibitors
100 – 150 Exhibitors of Proudly Made in Africa products and services. International Buyers creating market Access for Africa brands
3 Days Business Investment Forums
created to discuss business opportunities from various organisations seeking expansion in Africa as well as promote Intra-Africa Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
3 Days ESG
workshop to teach organisations how to implement or create sustainable reporting and governance around Environmental, Social Governance guidelines.
3 Days Basketball camp
Basketball camp focused on our youth from the best of basketball players globally. This Camp will see our youth integrated into the program to come learn how they can take advantage of the opportunities of this global sport and understand what it takes to be a player in the international stages. It is also a sport created to bring fun and ensure our youth are integrated into the system.
3 Days of Business Expo
showcase the very best of our culture through Fashion, Art, Poetry, Literature, Story Telling, Food, Investment Opportunities. Come connect with like-minded business leaders like yourself and find long-term partnerships or collaborations for your brand.
7 Days African Culture
7 Days and Nights of hype and buzz while promoting out African culture through Music, Dancing, Fire Fighters, Comedy, Drummers, Fun, and much Talent Discovery
1 day Inspire Africa Day Golf Experience
Inspire Africa Day Golf Experience is a Golf event planned to bring the business Executives attending this festival to get an opportunity to move conversations from the conference room to the Boardroom.
5-day Soccer Camp
Soccer Camp in Arusha for the Youth in partnership with Bundesliga (The German Soccer League), Schachter Sports (an Activation Agency), as well as 1.FSV Mainz 05 (a Division 1 Soccer Team in Germany).
Africa Luxury Awards
The First Africa Luxury Awards and an elegant Africa Themed Gala Dinner to Celebrate Africa’s Excellence in partnership with The Luxury Network International on Africa Day – 25th May 2023.
1 Day Art Masterclass
Attend a Masterclass of Art to understand why African art is becoming sort out after globally and why it is fetching top dollar. Understand how the masters value art and what it will take to sell good art. Know where the market is as we promote our African SMES, Artisans and the people in the Art & Craft business.
1 Day Ecommerce, Trade and Logistics Masterclass
Ecommerce, Trade and Logistics is the future – Connect with the masters in a 1 day dedicated master class that will teach our SME’s how to have the very best e-commerce platforms to enable them trade and
7 Days Staged African Boma Village
Don’t miss out the 7 Days Staged African Boma Village that will see a variety of Mixologists and Signature cocktails being served throughout the festival. Come experience the best brewers & beer crafters of Africa.
1 Day Business on Excursions Trip
Join a full day Business on Excursions Trip by choosing either a Safari to the Serengeti, A visit to the Ngorongoro Crater, a Tour to the Tanzanite and other Precious Stones Mines or just a cruise to the Island of Zanzibar.
Come enjoy the SPIRIT OF THE AFRICAN RHYTHM through Music and Dance and o celebrate Africa’s music in style
Sponsors & Partners
Sponsors & Partners
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Exhibitors
Location
GRAN MELIA
Navigate through a Coffee Farm and experience the true nature and beauty of Africa as you experience Africa’s diverse culture through the well-manicured gardens and eco-friendly environment of Gran Melia Arusha.
Different Cultural groups every night scheduled to showcase Africa’s culture and richness through Music | Dance and so much Africa’s talent to celebrate
Address
Arusha International Conference Centre
Arusha, Tanzania
Contact
- info@festacafrica.org
- +27 82 627 5466
