ABOUT US
The Africa Convention is a sincere, ambitious endeavor to bring together Africans from all corners of the Diaspora and our sisters and brothers from all cultures, religious denominations and social strata in celebration and honor of our mother continent; Africa.
This four day event will feature the best and the brightest of the African continent and culminate in a royal banquet ceremony. Among the highlights of the event will be the Pan-Africa Women’s Empowerment & Economic Development Symposium, Film Festival, African-North American Couture Show and International Business Exhibition.
The Africa Convention salutes the proud accomplishments of Africans in the Diaspora who give the best of themselves; and seeks to contribut porceeds from the event ticket sales to credible, highly regarded charitable organizations that are doing vitally important work in Africa.
The Africa Convention is meant to inspire goodwill and benefical exchanges amoung all Africans outside of the Mother continent and all mankind. This is an opportunity to address issues facing African men, women and children through the exchange of information, research and discussion. The event offers a platform for viable business opportunities and to promote social, cultural, educational and philanthropic activities among participan. Best of all, the Africa Convention is an occasion to celebrate what an indelible mark our continent imprints upon the globe!
SUNS OF AFRICA
The Africa Convention is produced by Suns of Africa (SOA). SOA is a non-profit organization comprised of African and non-African individuals whose goals are to illuminate a better way for Africa. In a world where the name Africa has and still continues to be synonymous with brutality, civil strife, famine or the scourge of AIDS and Malaria, it is crucial to draw global attention to the other side of Africa; the real positive side that lauds what is good and inspiring about this continent.
An affirmation that in spite of much devistation, there is strength, character and bravery in Africans to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to lift Africa to where it is today. A courageous continent taking firm steps to a brighter, better and more secure future. SOA is dedicated to bringing the best of Africa to the world and vice versa. Through social entrepreneurship and arts promotion, Suns of Africa strives to achieve this ideal.
AIA Sponsors
Services
- Empowerment & Economic Development Symposium
- Pan-African Couture Show
- Prayer Breakfasts
- Royal African Banquet
- African Film Festival
- African Fete
- Red Carpet Event
The Africa Convention event is proud to be partnered with Bantu Arts & Bantu Films. The latter are stage and film production companies respectively, based out of New York and Los Angeles and specializing in the best of what Africa has to offer by way of films and stage entertainment.