Ghana has officially launched the much-anticipated FESTAC Africa Festival 2025, positioning the country as the epicentre of a historic Pan-African celebration that will bring together thousands from across the continent and the Diaspora.
The launch, held at the iconic Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra, unveiled a week-long festival scheduled from September 21 to 27, 2025, under the theme: “Harnessing Health, Culture, Trade, Climate Change, Gender Equity, and Tourism for Sustainable Economic Growth.”
Organisers say the event will not only showcase Africa’s culture and creativity but also drive economic and social transformation.
Speaking at the launch, CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Houadjeto, in remarks delivered by Deputy CEO Gilbert Aggrey, described the festival as a “Pan-African renaissance.”
“It marks a bold statement to the world that Africa’s culture, creativity, and commerce are thriving, interconnected, and ready to power our shared future,” she said.
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The festival will feature conferences, exhibitions, sports tournaments, film screenings, health campaigns, cultural performances, fashion shows, culinary experiences, and a youth summit.
Delivering a speech on behalf of the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Ministry underscored the transformative ambition of the festival.
“The FESTAC Africa Festival 2025 is about impact, inclusion, and changing lives. It is about creating opportunities for trade and investment, empowering our youth, showcasing culture, and promoting sustainable growth,” the Minister noted.
She urged Africans and the Diaspora to seize the opportunity to be part of a Pan-African legacy:
“Come and experience the Black Star of hope, unity, and excellence. Come and be part of a legacy that will inspire generations.”
Chairman of FESTAC Africa Festival, Yinka Abioye, highlighted the festival’s significance, calling it “a rallying point and a legacy.”
“This is where culture meets commerce, where tradition meets innovation, and where Africa meets the world,” he said.
He emphasised that FESTAC 2025 would strengthen ties between Africa and its Diaspora, while urging entrepreneurs, artists, and policymakers to “own this moment” and showcase Africa’s resilience and potential.
As the countdown begins, organisers say Accra will transform into a hub of trade, culture, and creativity during the celebrations.
With an expected attendance of heads of state, business leaders, creatives, cultural icons, and thousands of visitors, FESTAC Africa Festival 2025 is set to be a landmark event in the continent’s cultural and economic journey.
“From September 21 to 27, Ghana will not just be a host — it will be the global stage for Africa’s rebirth. The Black Star will shine brighter than ever,” Abioye declared.
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