ITEKA YOUTH Organization

10/03/2026

Day Two of Echoes of Motherland Heritage at ALU Kigali under IACF2026 programme explored:
Is culture still relevant in a fast-changing digital Africa?

Panelists , , , and tackled the tough questions:
- How do we protect African intellectual property?
- Can cultural institutions become economically independent?
- What role should AI and digital platforms play in storytelling?
- How can African creatives negotiate global partnerships from positions of power?
- What responsibility do cultural leaders carry toward the next generation?
The message was clear: Culture is the heartbeat of Africa’s digital future.
It must be valued, monetized, and protected while embracing innovation and authenticity.

09/03/2026

Day One of Echoes of Motherland Heritage on March 4th at ALU Kigali, in collaboration with Iteka Youth Organisation, asked:
Can tradition and innovation coexist in modern Africa?

Panellists -Yves, , and powerful reflections on heritage, identity, and the future of African culture.

Key highlights:
- Gen Z reconnecting with grandparents to bridge cultural gaps.
- Embedding culture into education systems.
- Using digital creativity to amplify African narratives.
- Moving from preservation to legacy-building.

Performances by artists from Burundi and Nigeria reminded us that culture thrives when we Protect, Promote, and Preserve. .

17/02/2026

🔥 🔥 Get ready for an electrifying celebration of Africa’s rich and diverse cultures. The Iteka African Cultural Festival returns for its 4th edition, bringing together powerful performances, vibrant music and dance, bold fashion, and breathtaking artistic expression from across the continent.

This is more than a festival ; it’s a cultural journey where tradition meets innovation, and heritage sparks social transformation. Every performance, every rhythm, every story invites you to explore Africa in all its beauty, creativity, and depth.

Theme: “Echoes of Motherland Heritage: Tradition, Innovation, and Social Transformation”

Don’t miss out ! secure your ticket and be part of the energy, the culture, and the movement.

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24/12/2025

04/11/2025

Art for Youth Resilience and Livelihood Programme in partnership with

03/11/2025

Moving beyond ideas and into the essential skills every creative needs to succeed.

Our participants collaborated to build out their business concepts, focusing on everything from product development to marketing.

We are so proud to create a space where artists can gain the business tools they need to build resilient careers.

31/10/2025

Day Two was electric!

Moving beyond ideas and into the essential skills every creative needs to succeed.

Our participants collaborated to build out their business concepts, focusing on everything from product development to marketing.

We are so proud to create a space where artists can gain the business tools they need to build resilient careers.

24/10/2025

What an incredible start to our "Skills to Thrive - Business and Entrepreneurship Development Training" in Kigali!

Day One was a deep dive into the foundations of building a successful business.

Hosted by the Iteka Youth Organisation as part of the "Art for Youth Resilience and Livelihood Programme", our participants were fully engaged from start to finish.

The energy was amazing, and we're just getting started.

14/09/2025

Inception workshop on August 29, 2025 of the Art for Youth Resilience and Livelihood project in partnership with and . The project targets to empower young people in creative industry entrepreneurship to turn their creativity into a more lucrative venture.

01/02/2025

-3rd edition was more than entertainment 🙌

31/01/2025

SEE YOU IN THE UPCOMING 4TH EDITION OF IACF2026