MBABANE – A celebration of African identity, unity, and the call for justice is set to take centre stage at the Eswatini Theatre Club on Saturday, 24 May 2025, as the African Women’s Peace and Development Foundation (AWPDF) hosts its Africa Day Food and Cultural Festival.
Running from 10am to 6pm, the event is being organised under the banner “Atibuye Emasisweni – Let Us Return to Our Roots,” and will draw attention to this year’s continental theme: Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.
AWPDF’s Eswatini chapter says the festival is designed to reconnect emaSwati and other African communities with their cultural heritage, while also sparking critical conversations around historical injustices and the ongoing global movement for reparations.
The festival will feature a rich lineup of live performances, art exhibitions, traditional music, and dance, with a special showcase of heritage-inspired African fashion. Visitors will also get a taste of traditional cuisines prepared by African diplomats.
Locals and visitors will be able to explore handmade crafts, cultural displays, and storytelling sessions from across the continent. Entry to the event costs E100, and digital payments can be made to 7687 8473. Tickets can be collected by contacting 7604 1757.
Vendors looking to participate in the festival can book small stalls at E300 or large stalls at E500. Organisers are inviting entrepreneurs, artists, and chefs to showcase the depth and diversity of Africa’s cultural wealth.
For more information, the public can reach out via email at info@awpdfeswatini.org or call 7604 1757 / 7916 5404.
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