AfroFuture is a celebration of Africa’s diverse culture and the vibrant work of African creatives and entrepreneurs. The festival is designed to elevate and highlight the thrilling and thriving millennial talent in Africa by introducing an interactive event that teaches, explains and explores various cultures through a pioneering approach. AfroFuture attendees will experience art and creative activations from the continent, celebrate African music, and taste premium and
cultured cuisine.
Venue: El Wak Stadium
Other programmes:
AFROFUTURE EXPO
The Afro Expo is a space to foster connection between the people on the continent and the diaspora. A series of though provoking fireside chats, panels, screenings, and discussions that will explore topics related to bridging the educational gap, investing in innovation and growth opportunities in Ghana and The Continent at large. From Health Care, Wellness, Agriculture, Art, Music to Food, Technology and Finance we will dive into conversation with industry experts to not only learn but be inspired to brainstorm impactful solutions. Join us as we bring change-makers within the community together to engage in transformative cultural discourse.
CRUX GLOBAL X AFROFUTURE INDUSTRY MIXER
DECEMBER 21, 2023 | 7PM-11PM
African artists are continuing to break barriers and expose audiences all over the world to music that speaks to our genius. How we continue to push our culture forward, via music, is all up to the industry professionals who are doing the behind the scenes work to identify talent, broker deals, produce content and elevate higher. Join us for a talk with Crux Global and AfroFuture designed to connect local musicians and industry leaders as we shape the future of African music.
BLACK AMBITION PITCH COMPETITION
DECEMBER 22, 2023 | 12PM-8PM
Ready for growth? Diaspora creatives seeking funding, join us at Black Ambition for a shot at $10,000 seed money!
FLOWER HEALING THERAPY FOR MENTAL HEALTH
DECEMBER 23, 2023 | 12PM-6PM
Join us for a conversation on holistic practices that speak to the ancestral knowledge on nature and healing that has been passed down from generation to generation. We are working to heal ourselves, our communities and take a deeper dive into keeping balance in our daily lives. Learn how to “unlock wellness”. Including workshops for men and women, plus a special screening and BBQ to celebrate and make new friends.
WOOD X WATTA: AFRO-CARIBBEAN BUSINESS BRUNCH
DECEMBER 26, 2023 | 2PM-6PM
WOODXWATTA festival is a magnetic two-day Afro-Caribbean event (Dec 26 & Jan 3) aiming to connect the futures of Africa and the Caribbean through trade, investment and pop culture. Think Business + Bashment! Join us for our second Afro-Caribbean festival WOODXWATTA, happening in the heart of Accra at Cabô (Osu).
Get your ticket for each event or get the bundle. Early bird prices active!
AFROFUTURE FOUNDATION: BEACH CLEAN UP
DECEMBER 27, 2023 | 8AM-12PM
Community-wide beach clean-up to aid in the reduction of beach and ocean pollution whilst raising environmental awareness.
TECH CONNECT ACCRA
DECEMBER 27, 2023 | 1PM-8PM
Join us for a day of discussions, celebration and connection with Tech Connect Africa in Accra, Ghana – Where Tech Meets culture!
BLACK HEALTH CONNECT Q4 MIXER & HAPPY HOUR
STRONGER TOGETHER BOOTCAMP X SHF
DECEMBER 30, 2023 | 11AM-12:30PM
Come ready to sweat with some of the best trainers in the fitness space. Celebrity trainers from Stronghouse Fitness have designed a bootcamp that’s sure to help you start your new year’s resolutions off right. All fitness levels are welcome and water will be provided. Get in a HIIT workout, circuit-train, and stretch with your crew.
BARE SLACKNESS: DECONSTRUCTING FEMME MOVEMENT IN AFRO-CARIBBEAN CULTURE
DECEMBER 30-31, 2023 | 3PM-7:30PM
Join us for this two part series. A thought-provoking discussion led by femme creatives and experts exploring the lineage of dance across African and Caribbean cultures on Dec 30, followed by a body movement workshop on December 31st.
AFROFUTURE FILMMAKERS DINNER
JANUARY 2, 2024 | 7PM-12PM | PRIVATE EVENT
AFROFUTURE GIVE BACK
JANUARY 2, 2024 | 10AM-2PM
MULTI HYPHENATES X AMAKA
JANUARY 3, 2024 | 12PM-5:30PM
If you do it all and do it well, then this event is for you. Curated by the Multi Hyphenates Founder – Louise Darko and Workshop Facilitator – Angela Baidoo, in partnership with AMAKA – the platform for creators to tell, share, and make money from their content. This one-day event for Multi-hyphenates looking to boost their resilience, is bang at the start of the new year, the perfect time for the MH community to connect and learn through a workshop, brunch and panel session – ending the day with drinks and a portrait studio session to update those headshots.
WOOD X WATTA: AFRO-BASHMENT PARTY
JANUARY 3, 2024 | 9PM
Join Wood x Watta again for this AfroBashment in partnership with AfroFuture and Ladies of Accra