About Us
Africa Connected Through Trade, Talent, & Culture
ACFTA Fest is the first cross-sectional African Festival that brings together African culture, African heritage, and African sports under one platform. Rooted in the vision of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the festival celebrates the continent’s diversity while building pathways for shared economic growth.
Every year, ACFTA Fest rotates between host nations, leaving behind lasting legacies in entrepreneurship, creativity, and sports diplomacy. It is a Pan-African movement designed to unite people, ideas, and industries in one vibrant space.
Our Story
Africa’s Festival of Trade, Talent & Culture
ACFTA FEST (Africa Connected Through Trade & Talent Festival) is the continent’s premier traveling festival, created to bring the vision of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to life. It transforms the agreement from a mere policy-driven initiative into a vibrant, people-centered movement that connects Africans across borders. By celebrating and showcasing the continent’s talent, the festival helps to build a united and economically integrated Africa. It stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and cultural exchange in achieving shared goals.
This annual multi-sector event moves from country to country, providing a dynamic platform to showcase Africa’s most promising startups, innovative creatives, celebrated athletes, and emerging leaders. From major hubs like Lagos, Kigali, Accra, and Nairobi, it brings people together to celebrate Africa’s rich history of achievement and its exciting future of innovation and growth. ACFTA FEST is more than just an event; it’s a powerful and engaging way to connect people and economies, proving that the AfCFTA vision is not just about trade, but about a shared identity and a collective future.
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Inside ACFTA Fest
What We Do
At ACFTA Fest, we celebrate the richness of African culture and the strength of African heritage, while empowering the future through innovation and trade. We provide platforms for African startups to showcase ideas, pitch to investors, and scale into new markets. As an African festival, we connect entrepreneurs, creatives, and athletes to opportunities that transcend borders.
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Vision
Our Vision
To be the leading African Festival that unites cultures from Africa, showcases African heritage, and drives the future of trade, innovation, and sports across the continent.
Our Mission
- To create sustainable platforms for African startups that empower youth and entrepreneurs.
- To celebrate African culture and heritage through music, fashion, art, and storytelling.
- To spotlight African sports as a tool for unity, diplomacy, and youth inspiration.
- To establish ACFTA Fest as the flagship African trade festival, connecting people and opportunities across borders.
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Why It Matters
Africa’s future is borderless. By combining African culture, African heritage, African sports, and entrepreneurship, ACFTA Fest becomes a stage where business meets creativity and innovation meets tradition. This unique mix ensures that cultures from Africa are not only celebrated but also transformed into opportunities for growth.
How We’re Different
Unlike other festivals, ACFTA Fest is a rotational African Festival. Each host country benefits from legacy infrastructure, new business linkages, and youth-centered impact. From Nigeria to the rest of the continent, we are building a movement that embodies unity, creativity, and opportunity.
ACFTA Fest also stands apart from other events by being Africa’s first integrated cross-sector festival. Unlike festivals that focus solely on one industry like music or technology, we unite the pillars of trade, talent, and culture, creating a single, powerful platform for collective growth.