Heritage Waves is the cultural heartbeat of ACFTA FEST a curated experience celebrating the artistry, diversity, and expression that make Africa a cultural powerhouse. It promotes cultural diplomacy, economic empowerment for creatives, and continental pride.
Overview
Heritage Waves Concert
A music summit of rhythms and identity, featuring top artists from across Africa blending afrobeats, mbalax, highlife, amapiano, soukous, and more.
African Fashion Summit & Runways
Live fashion showcases spotlighting leading and emerging designers creating direct B2B links with buyers, stylists, and retailers
Visual Arts Pavilion
Curated exhibitions of sculpture, digital art, fine arts, and installations open to collectors, tourists, and art dealers.
African Storytelling Nights
Griot-style performances, poetry slams, and folktale revivals to preserve oral traditions and inspire new Pan-African narratives.
MARKETPLACE
Creative Marketplace
Pop-up boutiques and cultural kiosks selling handmade goods, books, fashion, jewelry, and crafts.
$
299.99
[Main Conference]
2 days
- Access to mobile app
- Access to 1000+ talk
- Access to exhibition floor
- Access attendee database
- Email support
$
399.99
[Conference + Workshops]
3 days
- Access to mobile app
- Access to 1000+ talk
- Access to exhibition floor
- Access attendee database
- Email support
Shining light on
Target Participants
Building great products is hard. A little over 3 years ago, we started Genesis Expo to learn from those who’ve been there and done it.
- Musicians, poets, DJs
- Designers & fashion houses
- Artists & curators
- Culture ministries & embassies
- Creative agencies and buyers
- Cultural NGOs and youth influencers