Accra has been officially announced as the host city for the FESTAC AFRICA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 2025. The festival will take place from 21 to 27 September 2025. The event is organised by FESTAC AFRICA RENAISSANCE, the Ministry of Tourism Ghana, and the Ghana Tourism Authority. TV BRICS is the media partner of the event.

The festival aims to promote cultural cooperation, trade, tourism, and health initiatives across the continent. The dates are symbolic: 21 September is the birthday of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President. The closing day, 27 September, coincides with World Tourism Day.

This year’s theme is “Harnessing Health, Culture, Trade, Climate Change, Gender Equity, and Tourism for Sustainable Economic Growth”. The organisers see this as an opportunity for African countries to work together on shared priorities.

“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. […] Ghana is the echo that will unite the continent,” said Engr. Yinka Abioye, Chairman of FESTAC AFRICA.

Mamee Efua Houadjeto, CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority, added: “GTA is honoured to champion FESTAC AFRICA 2025. It will serve as a cultural and economic catalyst, advancing our tourism agenda and showcasing Ghana’s leadership as the cultural heartbeat of the continent.”

The event is expected to provide opportunities for partnership, investment and cultural exchange.

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