By Staff Reporter
The All Africa Festival (AAF), the UAE’s largest celebration of Africa’s rich and diverse cultures, is set to take place from 2-4 February in Abu Dhabi.
The festival will be held on the grounds of Yas Island’s Etihad Park, and the organizers are working hard to deliver an unforgettable experience for attendees.
The festival will feature a mosaic of performances, artistic, culinary, and culturally immersive experiences.
The festival boasts an exhaustive line-up of globally acclaimed artists across multiple afrocentric genres in music.
More than 35 artists and DJs hailing from all corners of Africa will perform at the 3-day festival.
Congolese French singer, rapper, and songwriter Maître Gims, Canadian Moroccan actress, singer and dancer Nora Fatehi, Nigerian Singer-Songwriters Omah Lay, Tekno and Yemi Alade Ghanaian Afropop, dancehall and reggae musician Stonebwoy, have been announced as some of the headlining acts at the festival.
Joining them are Tanzanian Bongo Flava recording artist Diamond Platnumz, French hip hop, R&B and urban pop singer-songwriter Vegedream, Moroccan rapper ElGrandeToto, Sudanese singer/songwriter Hleem Taj Alser and Ethiopian hip hop artist Lij Michael (Faf), South African dancer and singer Kamo Mphela, Zimbabwean-born “Queen of Amapiano” Sha Sha, Congolese Soukous Star, Singer and Producer Koffi Olomide and Zimbabwean-born Singer, Songwriters Berita and Hillary.
With many more artists having joined the fold of talent performing in Abu Dhabi at the All Africa Festival, this event is set to be the biggest ode to Afro-entertainment in the Middle East to date.
Yvonne Mtengwa, the publicist for the All Africa Festival said, “We are thrilled to bring forth the vibrant energy, beauty, culture, and diversity of Africa in all her expressions at this year’s edition. It’s an exciting opportunity to showcase Africa’s richness to the world ”
She further added, “This year’s All Africa Festival is set to be a captivating experience, with a lineup that celebrates the essence of Africa. We invite everyone to join us in this celebration of unity and diversity.”
In addition to the musical performances, the festival will also feature a stellar line-up of DJs from Africa and the diaspora who will keep the vibe alive in between performances.
The festival promises to be an epic 3-day extravaganza that you won’t want to miss. Get your tickets now and be a part of this unforgettable celebration of African culture and entertainment.
