AFROFEST BC & KWAME NKRUMAH MERMORIAL LECTURE
About this Event
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Lecture 2026
Dedicated to the Legacy of Rosemary Brown
Join us for an inspiring global gathering celebrating Pan-African excellence, leadership, culture, and social justice.
This year's , dedicated to the remarkable legacy of Rosemary Brown, brings together thought leaders, educators, activists, artists, and changemakers from around the world for a dynamic , giving audiences to participate both in person and online.
Experience a full day of learning, celebration, and connection featuring:
- Inspiring guest speakers from across the globe
- AfroBC Fest cultural celebrations
- Youth Symposium & Leadership Forum
- Engaging discussions on Pan-African history and global justice
- Live music, dance, spoken word, and cultural performances
- Authentic African and Caribbean cuisine
- Artisan vendors showcasing handcrafted goods and unique products
- Opportunities for global expression, networking, and community building
Whether you're passionate about history, leadership, culture, youth empowerment, or creating a more just world, this event offers a meaningful space to learn, celebrate, and connect across borders.
Online Hybrid Registration Deadline:
September 5, 2026
Don't miss this powerful celebration of heritage, leadership, and global unity. Register today and be part of a movement that honours the enduring legacies of Kwame Nkrumah and Rosemary Brown while inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
September 25th-Academic Symposia & Pan-African History
Info: Economic development, youth leadership
🕑: 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Saturday 26th-Memorial Lecture with Arikana Chihombori-Qua & AfroFest Kick-off
Info: Arikana Chihombori-Quao is a Zimbabwean physician, diplomat, and activist. She served as the African Union's representative to the United States from 2016 to 2019.[1] She is a prominent advocate of Pan-Africanism, and is outspoken about the legacy of the Berlin Conference, which she argues imposed artificial divisions on Africa whose effects persist today.[2]
Born in Zimbabwe, she later moved to the United States, where she practiced family medicine for 29 years in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and founded Bell Family Medical Centers.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00 to CAD 86.73
