Africa Day NZ

Behind every awesome event are incredible and generous sponsors and supporters! The African Community in Auckland is deeply grateful to our sponsors and supporters for contributing to the success of Africa Day 2024.

A BIG thank you to our primary supporter, Eke Panuku Development Auckland Your Waterfront for the fantastic venue, facilities, and more! Ministry for Ethnic Communities for supporting social development among our African community, Go Media for their incredible support with billboard marketing, Fresh Concepts for design, production, and social media marketing, Heart of the City for sharing the event via their social channels, Western Union, and UDL

To ACOFI's co-organisers, ORIKoL Productions - lead by Nadine Nahimana- the entertainment lineup was off the charts! And to Interesting Things (IT), we are grateful for the incredible work you continue to do behind the scenes. Your dedication and resilience are second to none!

Once again, thanks to all the amazing artists, hard-working stallholders, selfless volunteers, everyone who attended, and all our service providers and suppliers. THANK YOU.

Our plans for next year are underway. Keep your eyes on this page for announcements.

See you at other community events! Next up is the African Film Festival starting from July 18—stay tuned for more details.

Three Saturdays ago we danced from sun up to sundown!🔥Africa day 2024 was the biggest vibe!!🔥
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THE CARIBBEANZ SOUTHERN STARS STEEL BAND!🥁🥁 and a little dancing Queen 💃kicked started the musical acts at Africa day this year. And they were amazing!!

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Nothing could have prepared us for just how Amazing Africa Day 2024 was we are still pinching ourselves. A massive shout out to the 5am crew and all the early birds that came and set up for the day.

Jambo Community thank-you to the family & team from providing FREE Eco Friendly plastic bags for our people attending 2024💖 it takes a village to bring great initiatives for our people and looking forward to working on more project’s and events.

If you are heading to Africa Day today show some love tag & follow and don’t forget to keep our community clean & tidy🔥⭐️💫✨🙌🏾

A HUGE thank you to for getting Africa Day 2024 on billboards all over Auckland! Thank you for promoting and believing in us! We can’t thank you enough!

1 more sleep to Africa Day 2024 !!
Here is the run down of the day.
We cannot wait to see all your beautiful faces. Eat Dance and vibe with you all.
Bring your friend and family

Tomorrow !!
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: Silo Park, Auckland
Free family friendly event!!!!

Evelirne Culture Limited is a west African, New Zealand designer with a vision to put West African inspired interior design on the New Zealand market. Each piece from Evelirne Culture Limited is made with West African attires. West African attires designed to fit all sizes of women and Men with children. My passion is to empower women and men to express their personality and style through West African attires.

Discover the vibrant essence of Africa with Orente Fashions, where style meets sustainability. Our meticulously crafted African-inspired clothing blends traditional motifs and prints with modern flair, embracing our rich heritage while championing ethical practices. Unleash your individuality with our high-quality, affordable designs that celebrate diversity and empower you to make a fashion statement like no other. Founded in 2020 by Nigerian sisters, Temi and Kemi Fayomi.

Look out for M&A street wear at Africa day this year. Get a unique piece to add to your collection. Read a bit more about them in the next slide.

We want to shout out for coming on board with us this year. Providing only the best media content ✨

Let’s Talk Fashion!
Jambo Communtiy Africa Day Fashion Show is all about the fusion & colours of Africa “I AM AFRICA” EBM Artistry presents Afro Fire Fashion Show showcasing the unique faces & colours of Africa along with our indigenous & traditional layers of Colours, faces , hair & beauty

Energetic and dynamic the MABADDIEZ group bring the African feel dancing to everything from afrobeats and Amapiano. These young ladies are full of passion and it’s shows in every dance move. Make sure you catch them live! 🥳

Date: 25th May 2024
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: Silo Park, Auckland
Free family friendly event!!!!

The Caribbeanz Southern Stars Steelband first came together in 2005. It was the first full steelband in Aotearoa with players from all over the Caribbean and the world playing calypso, reggae, and popular music on the traditional instruments originating from Trinidad and Tobago. The band has performed across Aotearoa and also in Australia. It is always an honour for the band to perform for our African brothers and sisters. Everywhere de band playin, de people smilin!

Date: 25th May 2024
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: Silo Park, Auckland
Free family friendly event!!!!

ORIKOL Live once again brings irresistible music and dance vibes at Africa Day 2024. After rocking main stages at Splore and CupaBupa 2024, ORIKoL Live is bringing a dynamic mix of drumming from across Africa, and a must see fusion of African dance and tunes that will make you boogie until you sweat. It’s a feast served with a hard to resist mix full of AfroBeats, Afro Fusion and Afro Rhythms by your favorite DJ ORIKoL.
YELELE!! 🥳

Date: 25th May 2024
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: Silo Park, Auckland
Free family friendly event!!!!

A joyful and jaw dropping fusion of afro-grooves and jazz that hits you like a burst of sonic sunshine” Phil Jackson, BBC specialist music presenter describing Yaw Asumadu who is a master drummer, composer, African flautist, bass guitarist and xylophone player. In 2018 Ghanaian master musician Yaw Asumadu, moved to NZ and has formed the new band Ozi Ozaa which is a 11 piece band packed full of funk & jazz with sweet highlife and traditional African rhythms with members who have previously played in Kiwi acts such as Batucada Sound Machine, Tahuna Breaks, The Scribes of Ra, Ijebu Pleasure Club Yaw and the band has been packing out performances including recent joyful performances at the Auckland Arts Festival and supporting Mad Professor and many others. 🇬🇭

Date: 25th May 2024
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: Silo Park, Auckland
Free family friendly event!!!!

Kia ora Whānau, ACOFI, and the Africa Day NZ team are looking for volunteers to help us on the day of Africa Day Festival 2024. If you are a reliable individual committed to making a difference and helping us create a memorable experience for all attendees, please fill out this Google form - link in the comment - and our team will reach out.

Fathe and the Sweetos play deep from the heart, influenced by music that makes you move, including afrobeat, disco, funk and traditional Ethiopian Rhythms. Fathe, the lead vocalist and soul behind the band, is a talented performer and lyricist who, together with the Sweetos, creates an eclectic mix of poetry and sound. With each member bringing their own cultural influence, from Japan to India, Chile and Aotearoa, the band’s songs are a testament to their ability to weave stories into catchy tunes and infectious rhythms, taking audiences on a journey of self-reflection and empowerment.

Date: 25th May 2024
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: Silo Park, Auckland
Free family friendly event!!!!

Nigeria’s finest, DJ Banty, represents her roots through her style and fashion, cuisine catering and music selection. Always in high demand, she has built a reputation in the African/Caribbean music in Aotearoa. Naija No Dey Carry Last 😍🇳🇬


Date: 25th May 2024
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: Silo Park, Auckland
Free family friendly event!!!!

The talented Massimo DJ presents a fresh, musically vibrant approach to the local audiences of Auckland, New Zealand and internationally Born in Durban South Africa, Massimo utilises the sounds from the motherland within his music as he establishes himself as one of New Zealand’s premier Amapiano DJs / producers. MASSIMO WE WANNA PARTY ! 🇿🇦🥳

Date: 25th May 2024
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: Silo Park, Auckland
Free family friendly event!!!!

Unique and irresistible sounds are always accompanied by chanting and dancing. Burundian drumming is the epitome of the country’s tradition, culture and heritage. Get ready to be mesmerised by the powerful rhythms and vibrant energy. 🇧🇮

Date: 25th May 2024
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: Silo Park, Auckland
Free family friendly event!!!!

Born in Enugu, Nigeria, Ch! Nonso is an AfroSoul artist of Igbo descent. Drawing inspiration from sounds that have deep roots in African music traditions, Ch! Nonso’s music journey began as a church choir member and later as a member of a boyband in university. Previously he performed under the alias Nuel Nonso as lead vocalist for ljebu Pleasure Club and has worked with Phodiso, Mazbou Q, New Telepathics and Sola Rosa. Sonically, Ch! Nonso’s sound is influenced by traditional Igbo rhythms such as Amawbia and Mbaise sounds, Highlife, RnB, Afrobeat, Jazz, Soul and artists such as Femi Kuti, Destiny’s Child, Celestine Ukwu, Plantashun Boiz and Stevie Wonder. This is a talent you can’t afford to miss. 🔥🇳🇬

Date: 25th May 2024
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: Silo Park, Auckland
Free family friendly event!!!!

Meet Afro-tronic Fusion & Miss Audrey a dynamic trio of African dancers who are passionate about sharing the rich diversity of African dance styles. Not only are they excellent performers, they also use their skills to teach and educate others on the various African dance styles, running workshops, dance classes and bootcamps. Join them for an immersive experience of African Dance. They will have you captivated 💃

Date: 25th May 2024
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: Silo Park, Auckland
Free family friendly event!!!!

Born in Zimbabwe, TîMMY the FIRST moved to New Zealand at five years old. He developed his sound in the bustling Otago music scene, carving a niche for himself as a hip-hop act. Over the past few years, Timmy has developed his sound to a sharp point, boldly exploring his truth across infectiously energetic performances. He’s forged a name for himself within New Zealand”s music community, performing festivals and opening for acts like Savage, JessB, CHAIl, and more. We are in for a treat !! 🔥

Date: 25th May 2024
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: Silo Park, Auckland
Free family friendly event!!!!

Zimbabwean born and raised, Thabani Gapara is an Auckland based saxophonist who has been performing around the world in various musical projects for the last 16 years. A graduate of the New Zealand School of Music (B Mus Jazz), Thabani has had the pleasure to play as a member in several musical projects in Zimbabwe, South Africa and New Zealand.
His passion for collaboration has seen him work with a plethora of South African and New Zealand artists including: Batucada Sound Machine, Hipstamatics, Bella Kalolo, Rob Ruha, Lou’ana, Vince Harder, Stan Walker, The Modern Maori Quartet, House of Shem, Three Houses Down and Katchafire to mention but a few.
March 2024, he blessed us with the album In Their Footsteps Vol. 2. All lovers of good music, don’t miss Thabani’s set!

Date: 25th May 2024
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: Silo Park, Auckland
Free family friendly event!!!!