Africa is increasingly appreciative of the arts in its various forms – photography, drama, music, spoken word and poetry are continuously strengthened and encouraged by events across Africa. The recent Karibu Music Festival in Tanzania, the Art and Beer Festival in Kenya and the Lagos Photo Festival are great reference to the embracing of the arts by the African population. Africa’s art history is profound and the diversity on the continent is showcased by the variety of festivals held to boost knowledge or preserve the African art narrative.
Celebrate Ghana’s history at the Panafest!
Ghana’s
Pan African Historical Theatre Festival is held biennially. It is a
demonstration of the affluence of the country’s drama, music and poetry.
Created in the 1980s, this festival also reflects on the history of
slavery in Ghana and its journey to independence which is a common
experience for many African countries. This shows that the festival may
be in Ghana but is not limited to it as the aim to encourage African solidarity through art.
Pay homage to Nigeria’s finest at Felabration
Fela
Kuti is not only a household name in Nigeria but in countries across the
world, he is Nigeria’s afrobeat icon, a major assertive voice that
continues to inspire the Nigerian youth. Felabration is an annual
festival that promotes music and arts in Nigeria
and Africa as well as the life of Fela Kuti! This festival was created
in 1998 by Fela’s first child in order to pay respects and ensure that
the music and values of Fela remain entrenched in the minds of the
youth. Fela’s shrine in Lagos is visited by many from far and wide.
Experience Ghana at the Chale Wote Street Art Festival
Chale
Wote always gets the media blazing about Africa. Social media platforms
are lighted up with beautiful photographs of the personalities and
characters from the parades. It is indeed an experience! Jamestown, one
of the oldest districts in Ghana hosts
the festival every year. And the magic starts with street art,
graffiti, spoken word performances and great music to name a few. Local
artists and personalities can also be spotted at the Chale Wote
Festival.
Discover Ethiopia’s culture at Timket
Ethiopia,
Africa’s second most populous country has been ablaze recently in the
news with its first all-female flight crew. This is an amazing feat but
only a glimpse of the awesomeness that is rooted in Ethiopia. The 3-day
Timkat festival is quite elaborate and majestic as Christians in the
beautiful garments have a procession on the streets of Gondar. The commemoration of the baptism of Jesus Christ is quite the festival and should be experienced by all.
Spend a magical week at the Harare International Festival of the Arts
This
6-day annual festival is quite popular, it is a fusion of educative
workshops and the bustling festivals thus visitors get to work and play
in Harare. Birthed in 1999, this festival has become a tool of
consolidation for Zimbabwe which celebrating the arts in its various forms.
What other amazing festivals are held in Africa? Do you think these festivals are of importance?
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