The Africa Storytelling Festival 2024, an event designed to harness the power of storytelling to drive positive transformation across Africa, is set to hold in Lagos on September 10, 2024. This year’s festival, themed “Governance, Development, and Inclusive Society: Narrative Impact,” aims to highlight the crucial role of stories in promoting good governance, sustainable development, and inclusivity in African societies.
Scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, the festival seeks to challenge and transform the negative narratives that have long dominated the portrayal of Africa.
The festival will celebrate the achievements of ordinary Africans who have overcome extraordinary challenges, showcasing the strength and adaptability of the African spirit. It will also highlight the wealth of African creativity, featuring the work of artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, and other creative individuals who are shaping the continent’s cultural landscape.
The Africa Storytelling Festival 2024 will serve as a forum for dialogue and collaboration by bringing together storytellers, media professionals, development experts, and political leaders from across Africa to create a space for shared learning, critical reflection, and co-creation.
The festival will feature a multi-sector stakeholder conference, panel discussions, film screenings, and storytellers’ networking.
The festival aims to build a sustainable future by promoting responsible storytelling, fostering collaboration, and supporting innovative projects. It is committed to empowering African communities, attracting investment, and driving economic growth. Young people will be encouraged to become change agents, equipped with the skills and resources to tell their own stories and advocate for their desired futures.
The festival will also highlight community-based storytelling initiatives, promote sustainable development practices, and showcase innovative solutions to environmental challenges, advocating for a greener and more equitable future for Africa.
For more details, email info@africanchangestories.org.
