Accra, the capital of Ghana, has been officially announced as the host city for the 2025 edition of the FESTAC AFRICA Renaissance Festival a major Pan-African cultural event scheduled to take place from 21 to 27 September 2025.
The announcement was jointly made by the Ghana Tourism Authority, the Government of Ghana, and the 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”.
According to the statement, “ 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 dates chosen for the festival are also symbolically significant. The statement noted that 21 September marks the birthday of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s founding father and a central figure in the Pan-African movement. The week-long event will conclude on 27 September, which coincides with World Tourism Day a globally recognised occasion that aligns with the festival’s aim of positioning Africa as both 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 described the theme as a bold call to action placing culture at the heart of Africa’s development agenda while recognising the importance of environmental sustainability, inclusive governance, and public health. Rather than addressing these issues separately, the festival seeks to integrate them as key pillars of long-term growth.
