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Africa Festival of Arts and Culture Society The Africa Festival of Arts and Culture is an annual showcase of the continent's talented diaspora!

The Africa Festival of Arts and Culture is an annual festival that showcases the unique cultural heritage and artistic works of people of African descent living in Nova Scotia. The festival will be held this year at the Sackville Landing, Lower Water Street, Halifax, from July 17 - 20 2025. Our 2025 Afrifest performers include performers from Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Burkina Faso, and local artists. These exceptional performers include acclaimed artists Valerie Ekoume and Juno-nominated artist Andru Branch. The lineup also includes Amadou Kienou and the Djeli Sira band, Bobo Musique and his band, Benkadi Acrobats, Mona Danse African Dance, and the energetic Remesha Drums of Burundi. The event will showcase a diverse lineup of bands and dance groups. Our Thursday lineup includes local artists, providing a platform to showcase their skills and talents. The Advocates of Truth, M.A.P.A Cuban band and Andru Branch and the Halfway Tree. AFACS is thankful for the support of the Canadian Heritage, Atlantic Lottery, and many local businesses. Many people worked together to plan and carry out this successful initiative, and I want to thank everyone involved. Foremost is the AFACS Board of Directors, our Event Coordinator, and all volunteers for a successful job.

AFACS 2027 Black History Month Fine and Applied Arts Exhibition, February 16-27, 2027. AFACS is calling African Canadian...
10/23/2026

AFACS 2027 Black History Month Fine and Applied Arts Exhibition, February 16-27, 2027. AFACS is calling African Canadian artists to take part in this exciting exhibition at the Katzman Art Gallery in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Last year, four African artists participated in the exhibition, showcasing their work. Artists receive an honorarium to showcase their work and interact with the audience. If you are interested, please contact George at [email protected] ASAP.

10/20/2026

We are hiring now, a managing editor for our culturall magazine. Duties of the managing editor include recommending articles, hiring freelancers, and making sure that content fits culturall norms. This is a contract-limited position with an end date of December 31, 2026. The managing editor earns about $2,500 over the period of the contract. Start date: as soon as possible. Please submit your resume by emailing it to [email protected].

08/06/2026
Wow, the 2026 Afrifest is over, but the memory lives on. If you missed the festival, no worries; do not miss the debrief...
08/06/2026

Wow, the 2026 Afrifest is over, but the memory lives on. If you missed the festival, no worries; do not miss the debrief that is starting today. If you attended the festival, no problem; we will refresh your memories. Here is one tempo of the Wesli high-energy band I enjoyed, and I hope you will too. Let us know if you wish the band back by hitting the like button.

Another recap🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁From the laughter and excitement during our Family & Children's Time to celebrating the winners of our...
07/30/2026

Another recap🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

From the laughter and excitement during our Family & Children's Time to celebrating the winners of our community initiatives, these moments remind us what AFRIFEST is all abou.

Big Congratulations to the 50 winners of our Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway and the 4 winners of our Community Raffle Baskets!

We hope you enjoy your prizes, and we thank everyone who participated throughout the festival.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Staples, Park Lane Cineplex, and Atlantic Superstore (Joseph Howe) for their generous contributions and support. Your kindness and partnership helped make these giveaways possible and brought joy to so many children and families in our community.

We look forward to welcoming you back for an even bigger and better AFRIFEST next year!

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Shout out to Sydnee Clair  for capturing the beautiful moments filled with energy and passion, that Remesha Drums🇧🇮  ble...
07/30/2026

Shout out to Sydnee Clair for capturing the beautiful moments filled with energy and passion, that Remesha Drums🇧🇮 blessed AFRIFEST 2026 with!🥳🫡

Thank you Sydnee Clair for helping us preserve these memories and for showcasing the spirit that makes AFRIFEST so special.

📸 Photo credit: Sydnee Clair

We already need AFRIFEST 2027 ASAP indeed😂🫶!

At AFRIFEST 2026, we had the privilege of recognizing two remarkable individuals whose dedication, leadership, and servi...
07/26/2026

At AFRIFEST 2026, we had the privilege of recognizing two remarkable individuals whose dedication, leadership, and service continue to make a lasting impact on our communities.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to The Honourable Dr. Mayann Francis, recipient of the Leader of Leaders Award, in recognition of her outstanding leadership and lifelong commitment to public service. As the former Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, Dr. Francis continues to inspire countless young people to lead with integrity, compassion, and purpose.

We also proudly congratulate Mr. Nazareth Yemane, recipient of the Distinguished Community Service Award, for his unwavering commitment to serving and uplifting the community. His years of dedication remind us that meaningful change begins with service to others.

We are equally honoured that these awards were presented by Twila Grosse, Member of the House of Assembly for Nova Scotia, whose presence helped make this celebration even more meaningful.

To our award recipients, thank you for paving the way for future generations. Your leadership, resilience, and commitment to community continue to inspire young people to dream bigger, serve others, and believe that they too can make a difference.

Congratulations once again on these well-deserved honours. Your legacy continues to inspire us all.

07/23/2026
07/23/2026

THANK YOU, HALIFAX! ❤️🌍

What an incredible 4 day celebration of African arts, culture, music, food, and community!

To everyone who attended AFRIFEST 2026, thank you for making this year's festival so special.

To our performers, artists, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, community partners, and everyone who worked behind the scenes.....your passion, talent, and dedication made this event possible.

Thank you for celebrating with us, supporting local businesses, embracing African cultures, and creating memories that will last for years to come.

We are already looking forward to welcoming you back next year.

See you at AFRIFEST 2027! ❤️

Day 3 of the 2026 Afrifest lived up to expectations. Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore danced with Haligonians. Amadou, Amara,...
07/19/2026

Day 3 of the 2026 Afrifest lived up to expectations. Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore danced with Haligonians. Amadou, Amara, Wesli, Bobo, Chris, and Rhythms of Africa lived up to the hype. Amadou was a phenomenon; at 11:30 pm, the rain challenged us; the crowd kept dancing and asking for more, and he delivered. If you missed day 3, today is the last day. Come rain, come sun, and come snow, we will finish what we started. See you at noon, Sackville Landing, Lower Water Street, Halifax.

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