New York City to celebrate Africa Day 2025:

New York City to celebrate Africa Day 2025: 

🌍 Africa Day Celebration at The Africa Center – Harlem

Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: The Africa Center, 1280 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029 

The Africa Center is hosting its 3rd annual Africa Day celebration, featuring: 

A curated vendor market showcasing artisans and designers from the African diaspora

A live recording of the No Wahala podcast in collaboration with AfroFuture and OkayAfrica

Live music, food, and cultural performances 

This event is free and open to the public.  


🏛️ Africa Day Celebration at NYC Council Chambers

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025

Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM; Event begins at 6:00 PM

Location: New York City Council Chambers 

The New York City Council is hosting an Africa Day celebration in the Council Chambers. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP through the NYC Council's official channels.  


🎉 AfroFuture x Africa Day Weekend – Various Locations


Dates: May 23–26, 2025

Locations: Multiple venues across NYC, including The Deia in Brooklyn and The Africa Center in Harlem 

AfroFuture is organizing a weekend-long series of events to celebrate Africa Day, including: 

The Art of Storytelling: Film screening and fireside chat

Live recording of the No Wahala podcast titled “Mind Over Motherland”

Africa Day Marketplace pop-up

A Taste of Home: Dinner and dialogue event

Roots & Renewal: Wellness day

Legacy in Motion: Fashion dining experience 



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