Africa Day returns to Longford

Members of the Irish African community joined Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin to launch Africa Day 2025.

Africa Day returns to Ireland this year with a series of events to be held nationwide, including a vibrant celebration in Longford.
Dancer Lapree Lala, designer Florence Olufemi-Ojo, presenter of the popular Black & Irish Podcast, Leon Diop, and Discovery Gospel Choir singer Michael Chanda joined Minister Richmond at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin, which will once again host the flagship Africa Day celebration on May 18.

Africa Day is the annual day that commemorates the foundation of the African Union and celebrates the people and culture of African countries. In Ireland, the day will be celebrated with events taking place in towns and cities across the country alongside the flagship Dublin event.

Celebrations will include a cultural festival showcasing African music, dance, food, fashion, and art, bringing communities together to celebrate the rich cultures of the African continent. The events will feature performances by local artists, workshops, and family-friendly activities designed to promote cultural awareness and integration.

All 31 Local Authorities across Ireland will host cultural, artistic, and family-friendly events around the country. These will include contemporary African-Irish culture events, as well as family fun days, fashion, art, film, music, dance, and food events, which will take place in every county across Ireland.
For more information visit: www.AfricaDay.ie