Accra, the capital of Ghana, has been announced as the official host city for the 2025 edition of the FESTAC AFRICA Renaissance Festival, a major Pan-African cultural event scheduled to take place from September 21 to 27, 2025.
The announcement was made by the Ghana Tourism Authority, the Government of Ghana, and Chairman of the FESTAC AFRICA Renaissance Festival, Yinka Abioye, who described the event as a “powerful celebration of Africa’s unity, heritage, and shared future”.
A statement shared with Saturday Beats noted, “Described as more than just a festival, FESTAC AFRICA 2025 is being positioned as a cultural revolution; a moment of continental awakening that champions Pan-Africanism, cultural reclamation, and economic transformation.”
Abioye added, “FESTAC AFRICA 2025 is not just an event; it is the heartbeat of a rising continent. Ghana stands ready, not only to host, but to unite Africa in spirit, purpose, and pride. From the land of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, a new Africa shall rise.”
The statement added that the dates chosen for the festival are deeply symbolic.
It added, “September 21 marks the birthday of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s founding father and a key figure in the Pan-African movement. The week-long celebration will end on September 27, which coincides with World Tourism Day—a globally recognised moment that aligns with the festival’s vision of positioning Africa as a cultural and economic hub.
“The theme for the 2025 edition is ‘Harnessing Health, Culture, Trade, Climate Change, Gender Equity, and Tourism for Sustainable Economic Growth’.
“Organisers say this theme is a bold call to action that places culture at the centre of Africa’s development agenda while recognising the importance of environmental responsibility, inclusive governance, and public health. Rather than treating these issues in isolation, the festival seeks to weave them together as strategic pillars for lasting growth.”
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