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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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