Africa Day 2025

A festival of music, dance, art and food

Join in the Africa Day celebration sponsored by the African Studies Center, the Fowler Museum, and the Black Graduate Student Association and enjoy music, dancing and drumming, poetry readings, and delicious food as well as a Children's Village.

Join us for a vibrant celebration of African culture, community, and creativity! Africa Day is an annual festival featuring live music, dance performances, hands-on art activities, delicious food, and more. All are welcome to experience the rich cultural traditions of the African continent in a joyful and inclusive atmosphere.

Africa Day Program Schedule

1pm: Welcome Remarks
Location: Amphitheater

1:15pm: Nigerian Student Association Dance Team
Location: Amphitheater

1:30pm: Children’s Village: All Day Art-Making Activities
Location: Courtyard

2pm: Henna with a Heart at UCLA
Location: Courtyard

2pm: Food, Poetry, and AfroBeats with DJ Selassie Ahorlu Jr.
Location: Amphitheater

3pm: Exhibition Tour: Intersections
Location: Joss Gallery

4pm: Francis Akotuah & the Music and Dance of Ghana Ensemble
Location: Amphitheater

This program is co-sponsored by the UCLA African studies Center and the Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA)

Published: Friday, May 16, 2025