AFRO-SANKOFA FESTIVAL

Schedule

Fri Aug 07 2026 at 10:00 am to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Buffalo AKG Art Museum | Buffalo, NY

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Celebrate the Global African Diaspora! A Cultural vibrant day festival full of music, fashion, dance, education, art, food, and community!
About this Event

Welcome to the 1st Annual, "AFRO-SANKOFA FESTIVAL" at Buffalo AKG Art Museum! Join us on August 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Eastern Time) for a day filled with education, art, music, vendors, fashion, and culture celebrating the rich heritage of the African diaspora. Immerse yourself in vibrant performances, guest speakers, panel discussions, fashion show, drum & dance, delicious food, and engaging workshops.

We invite all to connect with the community and embrace the African culure & roots of humanity, Sankofa - looking back to move forward. See you there!


Event By: AAARIA EDU

Brought to you by: Buffalo AKG, M&T Bank & That Brown Bag

Hosted By: Shanntel Patton

Co-Hosted By: Efia

Fashion Runway by: African Fashion Week Toronto & Grace Modi

Feature Speakers: Emmanuel Kulu, Chey Winston, Janart Addo, and many more.

Special Guest Performance By: DJ Ilmatic, Womba Africa, David Jonathan & the Inner city Bedlam, Vibrant Strings, Big Kulu, and Many more...


NOTE: To be a Food Vendor, Vendor, Vendor, Sponsor, or Performer send your inquiry to: [email protected].

MODELS, HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST INTERESTED? Please send inquiry to: [email protected]

*THIS IS A FREE EVENT BUT ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER!

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Where is it happening?

Buffalo AKG Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, United States

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