Africa in America® creates programming that is inclusive and proudly represents BIPOC communities
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Africa in America® is the only brand that has created its own database for musicians and dancers
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Africa in America® becomes grant-makers for BIPOC artists to create original work in the community
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Africa in America® gives training on technique+culture of the music+dances of the African Diaspora
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Africa in America® created Annual Original Works Showcases for musicians and dancers for 6 years
The mission of Africa in America® is to support the impact of the culture the African Diaspora has made in present-day music, tv/film, fashion and culinary arts and lifestyles. Through music, dance, food and action our goal is to highlight the importance of brand power, education, innovation and preservation of the richness of our African roots by providing platforms for open communication and integrative experience within the arts. Through our events and actions, we create programming that is inclusive and proudly represents our communities; and we are excited about our biggest platform next year that will take Africa in America® to the next level.
We invite you to be a contributing investor to the first ever, Africa in America® Music, Dance, and Culture Festival to be held on June 7 - 9, 2025, at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, CA. The event will be the first-ever of its kind and is 100% dedicated to celebrating and promoting the lineage of the African Diaspora on a local and global level through innovation, education, technology, and community-building. Our performers and artist instructors represent the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community, and as producers, we are committed to hiring local and national production vendors that are a reflection of the community. In an unprecedented move, Hollywood Park has also become our first official sponsor! We can't wait to see what Hollywood Park and Africa In America's collaboration can do for the LA County, the city of Inglewood, and the global African Diasporic community through our 3-day event!
Africa in America® Music, Dance, and Culture Festival will work in collaboration with the City of Inglewood to support local businesses and organizations. Residents of Inglewood, being a city that's majority black and brown people, with a median income that's below the median income of Los Angeles, have faced consistent displacement due to all the new development in the community. Community members have expressed, "It's like the city is being beautified, but it's not being beautified for us." Our festival will be for the community and will represent the community - And you will help make this happen!
Culture & Community Impact:
Encouraging social, cultural and economic interaction
Fostering community involvement and identity
Increasing local business prospects
Creating local jobs
Drawing in people from Inglewood and surrounding cities and towns who all need this event
Impact revenue into BIPOC-owned businesses, as we will be engaging local restaurants, vendors, designers, artists, organizations, and sponsors
With your contributions, you will be recognized as patrons of the festival, so that we can shine a light on the community effort that it takes to make a festival of this magnitude happen.
Recent credits include Coming to America 2, "The Color Purple", "Wakanda Forever", and "Babylon; Created the 1st online hub specifically for African Diasporic musicians, dancers + enthusiasts
Anita AkhavanCo-Producer, Head of Festival Operations
Founder of Sol Vibe Retreats and former Executive Director to internationally recognized social justice based non profit, Off the Mat Into the World®, Anita brings forth 20 years of combined experience in event planning, production, and consulting.
Sophia MorrisCo-Producer
Producer, Philanthropist, Ambassador; Co-Producer for the Global Citizens Festival; leads father Stevie Wonder's philanthropic works globally.
Catherine EnnyAssociate Producer, Festival Operations
Founder/CEO, Guerrilla Management, Co-Producer of Emerald Cup, Power To The Peaceful Bay Area Vibez Festival, Artist Manager for 25+ yrs.
Natalie MiciccheCreative Director
Award-winning dancer, actress, producer; 10+ years in production management for TV, Film, + Events
Myorr JanhaDirector of Branding/Marketing
Co-Founder of Real Friends LLC; Marketer and brand builder with over 25 years of experience in marketing, public relations and business development.
Analecia GuthrieAssistant to Kara Mack
Analecia Guthrie began her professional career during undergrad working as a teacher-counselor at Youth Villages in TN; while continuing her studies in dance. Obtaining her Masters in Psychology, she is now a Life Coach and professional dancer.
CEO and Co-Founder of Bopsidy.com; the first social and events platform for dance professionals and enthusiasts. Created the first online hub for Africa In America through this platform. Graduate of Harvard Business School.
