According to The Africa Centre, the partnership, which coincides with its 60th anniversary, will involve “driving a strong social responsibility agenda and jointly hosting events that honour our rich history while envisioning the future.”“Our shared passion for Africa’s potential, particularly among young people, will ensure our work is impactful,” The Africa Centre CEO Olu Alake said. Key 2024 highlights of the partnership include the Mandela Day Commemoration in July, the 90th birthday celebration of Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, also in July, the 100th anniversary of Bissau-Guinean and Cape Verdean agricultural engineer, political organiser and diplomat Amilcar Cabral, and a Royal Albert Hall variety performance in December, among others. Over the years, The Africa Centre has hosted African music icons like Remmy Ongala, Kanda Bongo Man, Angélique Kidjo and Baaba Maal. In August, Afro Nation will be returning to Detroit following its maiden American edition in August 2023. It will be headlined by Afrobeats stars Davido, Burna Boy, Asake and Rema, as well as US rapper Lil Wayne.
