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The iAfrica Festival is a bold and vibrant celebration of the rich cultural heritage, creativity, and diversity of the African continent and its diaspora. Founded by Dady Kiyangi and Angélique Mbundu, the festival was created to build a dynamic cultural bridge between the African continent and the Netherlands, offering a space where African voices, stories, and artistic expressions can shine.

At the heart of iAfrica Festival is a commitment to connection — across continents, generations, and communities. Through a powerful mix of film screenings, art exhibitions, theater performances, music, dance, and storytelling, the festival brings African creativity to Dutch audiences in new and exciting ways.

By showcasing both established and emerging talents from Africa and the diaspora, iAfrica Festival not only celebrates the richness of African cultures but also encourages dialogue, exchange, and collaboration within the multicultural landscape of the Netherlands.

The festival is composed of distinct yet interconnected programs, including the iAfrica Film Festival, which highlights cinematic storytelling, and iAfrica Performing Arts, which focuses on live performance, theater, music, and dance. Each branch offers a unique lens through which to experience and engage with African and diasporic creativity.

More than just an event, iAfrica Festival is a meeting place — where cultures converge, identities are honored, and the future of African artistic expression is imagined together.