African New Yorkers Highlight Culture and Unity at the African Unity Festival in Harlem

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell

The African Unity Parade, Inc., in collaboration with the New York City African Council and The Africa Center, hosted the inaugural African Unity Festival at The Africa Center in Harlem on October 19, 2024.

According to the organizers, this festival was more than just a musical showcase; it was a celebration of shared heritage and the vibrant diversity of African cultures.

Featured Performers Included:
• Shizem (Nigeria)
• Hooxx (Zambia)
• Fadí (Niger)
• Nkumu Katalay (Congo)
• Vmega (Nigeria)
• Prince Crow (Nigeria)
• Gugumakhari and Abomkhaya Cultural Group (South Africa)
• Sondi Broadway (South Africa)
• Les Gazelles Africaines 2 (Multinational Dance Group led by Ivorian/Cameroonian artists)
• Tapani Demba (Mali)
• DJ Birane Bblamour (Senegal/Ivory Coast)
• DJ Mpiloz (South Africa)
• Burgandy (USA)
• DJ Saddam (Ivory Coast)

The African Unity Festival serves as a precursor to the Grand African Unity Parade and Festival set for 2025, kicking off a year-long celebration of African heritage and unity.

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