In 2026, it will be twenty years since Ali Farka Touré passed away. To honour his musical legacy, the Samba Touré Trio is touring with a special programme drawn from Ali Farka Touré’s songbook. Featuring both beloved classics and hidden gems. The two guitarists share a bond that goes far deeper than their surname. Samba’s mother sang with Ali Farka early in his career, and Samba himself was discovered at a young age while performing with the Farafina Lolo Band in Mali. Ali Fa

🎶 Afro Festival – Pamoja Festival 2026 🌍 Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of African music, culture, and community! Join us on Saturday, 29 August 2026, from 12 PM – 1 AM, for a full day of live performances, DJs, great food, and vibrant entertainment. Featuring Eddy Acoustic, Lamine Torres Toure, Lioness Afreeka, Joe Lipi, plus an exciting lineup of DJs and hosts. 📍 Hässselby-Mattesholm, Stockholm 🔥Music • Culture • Food • Community Come for the music. Stay for

All nations football tournament is a yearly event in which 28 countries are going to play a football ⚽️ The tournament also has a grill and After party. 📍: Hagsätra IP Hagsätravagen 105 12470 Bandhagen ⏰: 10:00 - 20:00 💰: Free to attend tournament They will keep people entertained with grill, and different cultural activities including live band and artists performances. They will also have an after party with the Djs like dj Bathe of Cameroon, Di lalas of Ghana, Dj Freddie

Welcome to an unforgettable evening with Valérie Ekoumé at Musik i parken. 📆Date: 29 July 226 ⏱️Time: 5:30pm til 7pm 💰Price: Free 🚪Venue: The ethnographic museum Location at the museum: Outdoor stage, the Musei park On Wednesday, pulsating rhythms from Cameroon arrive as Valérie Ekoumé guests Musik i parken. Raised in Cameroon and long based in France, she spent eight years as part of Manu Dibango’s Soul Makossa Gang, one of Africa’s most influential music groups and a lif

The Ghana Union Stor-Stockholm are in collaboration with the Embassy of Ghana, (Copenhagen - Denmark) and local community organizations, hosting the ultimate summer celebration: Party in the Park. Bring your friends and family out for a vibrant day filled with incredible energy, delicious flavors, and fantastic community vibes. 📅 Date: Saturday, 04 July 2026 🕒 Time: 14:00 – 22:00 (2 PM to 10 PM) 📍 Location: Rågsved Park, Stockholm, Sweden 🌳 🍗 What to Expect? The event is

The 1st Edition of Festival Yennenga Sans Frontière is officially coming to Stockholm next week. Bringing a beautiful blend of heritage, creation, and influence under the theme "Africa in Focus," this is an event you absolutely do not want to miss. Whether you are looking to experience incredible cinema, dance the night away, or expand your professional network, this festival has something for everyone. Here is everything you need to know to plan your weekend: 📅 Dates: 3-5 o

This year’s Ugandan Youth Camp will bring together youth and families for a meaningful and joyful gathering. 📍:Flottsbro Camping Site, Häggstavägen 20. 📆: 3–5 July 2026 ⏰: 11:00 Participants can look forward to a program filled with culture, fun, creative activities, and outdoor experiences. It will be a time to connect, celebrate Ugandan heritage, and build lasting friendships in a welcoming environment. Accommodation and Prices: 3 days, 2 nights (All inclusive) Cottage: 1

Come for an experience of African fashion, culture, and community. The fashion exhibition and show is at the Galleri house of Hagerius, curated by Rouge Palette in partnership with WeDehCulture. 30.05 – 12.06.2026 – Discover unique designers from Ghana, Nigeria, The Gambia, and more. Explore exclusive styling sessions, insightful talks, and creative workshops. Adress: Bondegatan 46, Stockholm Sweden Closing Event – A massive fashion party hosted by We Deh Culture to wrap up t

Banel & Adama Published: February 5, 2026 An evening of Senegalese film and food! At Bagarmossen Folkets Hus in collaboration with Afrikultur. 17:00–19:00 – Coura Mbaye sells food and her cookbook Teranga. 19:00–20:30 – Banel & Adama by Ramata-Toulaye Sy. Tickets: 50 SEK – Buy tickets via Tickster In a small village in northern Senegal, love has struck Banel and Adama. The young couple lives completely intertwined whenever they can. If Banel had her way, they would be insepar

🎶 Klubb Mariama: Bassekou Kouyate & Amy Sacko 📍 Venue Teater Reflex Kärrtorpsplan 14 121 55 Johanneshov, Sweden 📅 Date & Time March 13, 2026 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 💰Price 300.00 SEK Welcome to an unforgettable evening with Bassekou Kouyate & Amy Sacko at Klubb Mariama. The world-renowned ngoni master Bassekou Kouyate and acclaimed vocalist Amy Sacko bring a powerful and soulful performance rooted in West African musical traditions. Expect hypnotic rhythms, virtuosic musician

Tempo Documentary Festival: How to Build a Library Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Time: 6:00–7:45 PM Location: Tranströmer Library You need to book a seat In 2017, author Shiro Koinange and publisher Angela Wachuka quit their jobs to save a dilapidated colonial library in central Nairobi. With determination, charisma, and a deep love of literature, they take on the city’s bureaucracy and a large-scale renovation project, bringing together artists, architects, technicians,

Join us for the first Qave Session of the year as we kick things off with our Highlife Special , an evening filled with great food, smooth rhythms, and vibrant vibes. Experience live Highlife & Palmwine sounds, delicious African cuisine, and an atmosphere where culture and good energy come together. 📅 Date: 28/2 🕘 Time: 21:00 – 01:00 (21+) 📍 Place: The Qave, Rissneleden 12B, Sundbyberg Come ready to eat, dance, and celebrate the start of the year with us. See you at The Q

PROMISED SKY Film Description Marie, an Ivorian pastor and former journalist, lives in Tunis, where she takes in Naney and Jolie. Naney is a young mother searching for a better future, and Jolie is a determined student who carries the hopes of her family who remain in their homeland. When the three women take care of Kenza, a 4-year-old who survived a shipwreck, their refuge is transformed into a loving yet uneasy newly formed family in an increasingly troubling social climat

FILM SCREENING: DAHOMEY 15 February 2026, 15:00–16:10 We mark Black History Month with a screening of the Golden Bear–winning documentary Dahomey. Location: Etnografiska museet (Museum of Ethngraphy) Languages: French and English, Swedish subtitles. Age limit: 13+ Welcome to watch the Golden Bear winner Dahomey by Mati Diop, a documentary about the return of 26 royal treasures from the historic Kingdom of Dahomey (present-day Benin) from a French museum, and the reactions th

📍 Venue Riksteatern Hallunda and Stadsteatern, Stockholm 📅 Date 28 February and 20-21 April 2026 ⏰ Time 7:00 PM 🎟️ Ticket price 300 SEK (+ service fee) When Dre and Des meet at sixteen, everything feels possible. The world is wide open, emotions are overwhelming, and they share dreams, closeness, and their first great love. Many years later, they meet again. They are now thirty-two. Dre stayed. Des left. Everything has changed—and yet, the bond between them remains. Throug

Get ready for a new year with Klubb Mariama! They are opening our concert season with the fantastic Alicios live at Pygméteatern on February 27 . Join us for an evening of powerful music that bridges cultures and musical traditions. 🎶 Doors open: 18:00 🎶 Concert starts: approx. 19:00 Secure your ticket now at billetto.se and don’t miss the first Klubb Mariama concert of the year! About Klubb Mariama Klubb Mariama is a Stockholm-based concert initiative that presents live

Join us for an evening of reflection, culture, and connection as we shed light on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Talk About Sudan brings together the Sudanese , humanitarian staff and supporters to listen, learn, and engage. The event include a traditional Sudanese dinner and an inspiring program to celebrate the resilience of the Sudanese people. The program highlights include live music from Ebo Krdum , storytelling and poetry by Issra Elkogali Häggström, a dance perf

📅 Date 7 February 2026 ⏰ Time 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) ⏳ Duration 90 minutes, no intermission 💰 Price 240 SEK (+ service fee) 🔞 Age limit 13+ 🧥 Cloakroom 30 SEK Turning Your Life Around – a Live Podcast with Brottarbröder & Essa Kah Sallah Turning Your Life Around is a live podcast and conversation about leaving destructive paths behind and breaking old patterns—against all odds. Join us for an open and honest live event with the popular podcast Brottarbröder , ho

Don’t miss this opportunity! We are happy and proud to invite you to an exclusive workshop with Fanta Dembele – one of the world’s most inspiring dancers. Come and dance, learn, and have fun with us! Places are limited, so secure your spot today! 📍LOCATION Fryshuset, Studio 1 and Studio 4 📅DANCE SCHEDULE Thursday 5/2, 18:00–20:00 – Mixed level, Studio 4 Friday 6/2, 17:00–19:00 – Intermediate, Studio 4 Saturday 7/2, 15:00–16:30 – Mixed level, Studio 1 💰PRICE & REGISTRATI

Now the legendary Orchestra Baobab is coming to Stockholm! From their first golden era to their remarkable comeback in the early 2000s, led by Nick Gold (Buena Vista Social Club), the band has constantly renewed its legacy and enchanted generation after generation with their hypnotic groove. See them live on February 3! 📆Date : February 3rd 📍Location : Kulturhuset Stadsteatern ⏰Time : 8pm Tickets: [ https://kulturhusetstadsteatern.se/konserter/orchestra-baobab](https://kult