The Koteba Ball: A Celebration of Global Africa
About this Event
On July 10th, join House of Koteba for The Koteba Ball: A Celebration of Global Africa. From Africa to the Caribbean, passing through Europe, Asia, Latin, and North America, come connect, chat, shake it, and experience what a multi-layered pan-Africanism can look like in 2026 New York.
Hosted in partnership with MoCADA, and co-presented with WESHHH, House of Koteba invites you to remember Global Africa’s longstanding tradition of communal joy as cultural resilience, and collective transformation.
From juke joints in the Deep South, to Caribbean dance halls, and Francophone Africa bals poussières, the Global African Youth has often relied on the sacred third space known as the club to socialize, re-think global systems, and project themselves into the future.
Rooted in this cultural heritage, House of Koteba brings you a party by and for the people!
Come celebrate, re-imagine, and build towards a future we all deserve!
Music by Run P. and KLIPKILLA.
WHAT: The Koteba Ball: A Celebration of Global Africa
WHEN: Friday, July 10, 2026 @ 9pm – 2am
WHERE: MoCADA Culture Lab II, 10 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn
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ABOUT HOUSE OF KOTEBA:
House of Koteba draws its name and ethos from Kotéba, the ancient Bambara theatrical tradition combining humor, music, dance, and satire to entertain, educate, and facilitate collective repair. As a flagship initiative of the New York-based, artist-led creative agency Petite Monsieur, the organization operates as a dynamic creative hub where cultural resilience meets economic sovereignty. Grounded in a deep appreciation for the shared heritage and inherent diversity of Global Africa, House of Koteba strives to foster a strong creative ecosystem where Global African artists are empowered to scale their entrepreneurial projects. Through public programs and pro-bono consulting services, the initiative provides a vital space for dialogue, connection, and collective transformation, reimagining the present to build a more equitable and interconnected future.
ABOUT MoCADA:
The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) celebrates the cultural breadth of the African diaspora by connecting the intersectional experiences of African people worldwide through the lens of art, education, and advocacy. Born in 1999, MoCADA grew from the graduate thesis of our founder Laurie Angela Cumbo on the feasibility of an African art museum contributing to neighboring communities. Twenty-five years later, MoCADA is more than a museum. We instill a sense of pride through representation and access to the arts while delivering on our promise for cross-cultural exchange and other life-sustaining resources. With three NYC locations and numerous programs that extend beyond our physical footprint, we pride ourselves on being a vehicle for social change, an art incubator, and a community bridge that transforms people and neighborhoods near and far.
ABOUT WESHHH:
WESHHH is a dynamic creative collective composed of photographers, musicians, models, poets, fashion designers, stylists, creative directors, and hair and makeup artists. We are a multidisciplinary entity where collaboration and mutual support are at the core of everything we do. Founded on the principles of friendship, WESHHH is dedicated to building a strong, inclusive community for creatives within the African, Caribbean and Black diaspora. United by common goals, we aim to make a lasting impact in the creative world by inspiring future generations of artists to pursue their craft fearlessly and encourage healing in communities through art.
Visit Houseofkoteba.org for more.
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