Unveiling Africa's Cultural Calendar: Major Upcoming Events & Festivals You Can't Miss!

Festivals

Explore a curated list of major upcoming events and festivals across Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on recent announcements and newly released information.

Sub-Saharan Africa Events Festivals Culture Music Art

8 Questions Easy Ages 5+ May 15, 2026

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1 The Lagos International Poetry Festival (LIPFest) in Nigeria is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2024. What is the theme for this year's festival?

A The Science of Things
B Rhythms of Resilience
C Voices of the Future
D African Identity

2 In which city and country will the Sauti za Busara festival, a celebration of African music and culture, take place in February 2025?

A Stone Town, Zanzibar
B Accra, Ghana
C Nairobi, Kenya
D Rabat, Morocco

3 The Chale Wote Street Art Festival in Accra, Ghana, is known for its vibrant displays. What dates are scheduled for the 2024 edition?

A August 19-25
B October 24-27
C February 14-16
D June 21-29

4 The Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) is a major event for African cinema. When is the 29th edition scheduled to take place?

A February 22 to March 1, 2025
B August 19-25, 2024
C October 24-27, 2024
D July 4-13, 2025

5 The Mawazine Festival, one of Africa's largest music festivals, took place in which Moroccan city in June 2024?

A Rabat
B Marrakech
C Casablanca
D Essaouira

6 AfroFuture, formerly known as Afrochella, is a significant cultural festival. In which Ghanaian city is it primarily held?

A Accra
B Cape Coast
C Kumasi
D Tamale

7 The Ségou' Art - Festival sur le Niger is a major arts and culture festival in Mali. What was the theme for the 2024 edition?

A Youth & Tradition
B Voices for Peace
C The Science of Things
D African Cinemas and Cultural Identities

8 The Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) is an annual event. In which months is it typically held?

A August or September
B February or March
C June or July
D October or November

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