
The Return
Event Date
Sep 20, 2025
Event Time
9.00am-1.00pm
Overview
Day Two begins with the Africa & the Diaspora Summit, a dynamic leadership summit convening Africa's top changemakers, diaspora leaders, and industry experts. The summit tackles prevailing narratives, unlocks bold new frontiers—especially in Africa-Pennsylvania business collaborations—and presents solutions that elevate the continent globally. Later, Reconnecting with African Roots invites attendees into an immersive ancestral experience, storytelling Africa's powerful legacy while offering signups for the symbolic Duduplugs Voyage.
In a moving tribute, Celebrating African Elders: Wisdom, Legacy & The Future honours the continent's living icons like Mama Nike and Miss Phillis, reminding us of the strength of African heritage. Festival-goers can once again enjoy the Art Exhibition, Marketplace, and Taste of Africa throughout the day. The Closing Concert– The Dawn of a New Era wraps up the festival with electrifying performances, poetic cultural recitations, and a resounding declaration of Africa's unstoppable rise into the future.
Event Details
- Africa & the Diaspora Summit: The Global Economic Revolution – Leadership summit featuring Afreximbank and top industry players, breaking stereotypes and fostering Africa-Pennsylvania business ties (Time TBD, Indoor)
- Reconnecting with African Roots – The Legacy of Our Ancestors – Immersive storytelling session honoring African heritage and its global diaspora connections (Time TBD, Indoor)
- Duduplugs Voyage Signup & Ancestral Heritage Live Experience – A platform for African Americans and the world to rediscover their roots and explore Africa’s investment potential (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Indoor/Outdoor)
- Celebrating African Elders: Wisdom, Legacy & The Future – Honoring African wisdom-keepers and cultural icons, featuring Mama Nike and Miss Phipps (Time TBD, Indoor)
- Duduplugs Art Exhibition: A Living Canvas of Africa (All day, Indoor/Outdoor)
- Closing Ceremony: The Dawn of a New Era – A spectacular finale with live performances, cultural recitations, and a powerful declaration of Africa’s unstoppable future (Time TBD, Indoor/Outdoor)