AFRO FESTIVAL
June 29th–30th 2024
For over two decades, the Afro Festival has brought together the museum and the general public to protect cultural heritage through educational and popular programs, as well as to promote African arts and crafts. During these days, the Museum of African Art transforms into a veritable beehive—a place of acquaintance, exchange of ideas, and good cheer inspired by discoveries and immersion in various forms of creativity originating from Africa.
With the valuable support of the African Diplomatic Community in Belgrade, specially arranged stands will showcase the diverse cultural, touristic, and gastronomic treasures of Africa in a special Durbar program. This year, the embassies of Algeria, Angola, Brazil, Egypt, DR Congo, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Somalia, and Tunisia, along with the consulates of Gabon, Jamaica, and Namibia, are participating.
Ticket price: 400 dinars
AFRO FESTIVAL 2024 - PRОGRАМME AND TIMETABLE
29/6/2024
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SATURDAY, June 29th
Programme ContentClick on the image below to view the Afro Festival 2024 programme schedule for Saturday, June 29th.
Click here to download the Programme for both days of the Afro Festival 2024 (PDF).
Click on the type of programme you are interested in to find out all the details about its content:
LOCATION: GARDEN
10-18 h
AFRICAN BAZAAR
The sales exhibition offers visitors a wide variety of art, craft and souvenir items from the most diverse regions of Africa. In cooperation with local artists and creatives, we offer a selection of jewelry, textiles, clothing and accessories inspired by African motifs and designs.
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LOCATIONS: MAU GALLERY SPACE, GARDEN
10-18 h, MAU Gallery Space
ZDRAVKO PEČAR │ (SELF)PORTRAITS
Through the exhibition “Zdravko Pečar – (SELF)PORTRAITS” we offer several perspectives on the kaleidoscopic personality of Zdravko Pečar, encompassing his life, work, and enduring legacy. This exhibition acts as a polyptych, unveiling his journey through pivotal historical events, the zeitgeist of his era, revolutionary endeavours, diplomatic engagements, scholarly research and publications, photographic archives, printed records, and other significant documentation. It showcases his dynamic actions, which at times yield ambivalent outcomes and consequences, yet always resonate with vitality.Approaching Zdravko Pečar from a certain temporal remove, especially bearing in mind the specificities of the Yugoslav and Non-Aligned framework within which he laboured, it was impossible for us to resist the impression that through the exhibition process we are dealing with a man who has almost stepped into the realm of fiction and become a character from a book – a protagonist of his own life. And yet, we remain acutely aware of his tangible presence as a flesh-andblood individual who continues to resonate within the landscapes of memory, even today...
10-18 h, Garden
EXHIBITION OF WORKS FROM THE IX ART COMPETITION "IMPRESSIONS OF AFRICA
The contest, which lasted from April 1 to June 7, was attended by children and young people aged 6 to 18 from primary and secondary schools, preschool institutions, art studios, cultural centers and other workshops, clubs, sections... The most successful works of art competition participants are exhibited at the Festival.***
LOCATION: GARDEN
At 11, 12 and 13 h
AFRICAN TURBANS (for adults)
Prepare for an African summer! Introduce a new African accessory to your fashion style! In this workshop we will show you several typical African headwrapping styles. The workshop is approximately one-hour long. You can participate in sessions that begin at 11, 12 or 13 h. The workshop is held by: Aleksandra Prodanović Bojović, curator of the MAA’s textile collection, with associates-demonstrators: Africa Rose Thumbi and Naila Yusuph.
Photo: Marija Piroški
We provide workshop materials – original African head-wrapping cloths for 15 participants. You are welcome to bring your own head scarf material – a sturdier cotton cloth is desirable, approximately 215 x 65 cms in size.
FROM MOVEMENT TO FORM – Hip Hop Dance Workshop (for children)
The workshop led by Aleksandra Gačić (Streetishka) and Snežana Đikić, children will learn daring dance steps and the urban rhythms of hip hop dance style. The inspiration for the creation of dance movements in this workshop will be the forms and artistic expression of sculptures and objects displayed in the Museum's permanent exhibition.
SCENOGRAPHY OF MY JOURNEY (for children)
Learn how to combine drawings and collages into a unique composition to create a scenography that will represent your real or imagined travels to Africa!
Workshop guides: Ana Acić, Bojana Maričić
11–17 h
MANCALA – BOARD GAME (for children and adults)
Mancala is one of the oldest thought games, played in different variants on four continents: Africa, Asia, South and North America. Mancala is played in pairs, the rules are easy to learn, but it is not easy to win. Practice playing mancala at the Afro Festival and join the growing number of passionate fans of this board game.
14–17 h
CAPUERA ANGOLA – RHYTHM AND MOVEMENT (for children and teens)
An opportunity for children and young people to try this world-wide martial art, which contains elements of dance and acrobatics, together with members of the Capoeira Angola Center Belgrade club and with Afro-Brazilian percussion rhythms.
The workshop is led by: Aleksandra Minić, Stefan Živaljević
UKARA PATTERNS IN NEW COLORS (for children)
Fabrics known as ukara, among the cultures of Nigeria and Cameroon, are characterized by patterns made of geometric motifs and graphic representations of leopards, turtles, fish, birds, drums, and other shapes with special meanings. Originally, ukara fabrics were dyed with indigo, featuring white and light-colored designs on a blue background.
At this year's Festival, we will explore how new colors are introduced to ukara design. During this art workshop, children will have the opportunity to paint large-format fabric in a wide range of colors.
Workshop guides: Milica Josimov, Milica Marinković, Esther Gabriel
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LOCATION: OPEN AIR STAGE
11:30–12 h
AFRO-BRAZILIAN MUSICAL JOURNEY
Nego Zamba, also known as José Delson do Nascimento, is a celebrated Brazilian guitarist and improviser. He works as a clerk at the Brazilian Embassy and is married to Maja, a Serbian physiotherapist. He has been honored by top bars and cultural centers in Belgrade for his authentic renditions of Brazilian street music and carnival tunes.Experience the rich blend of musical and cultural influences that define Afro-Brazilian style, incorporating elements from sub-Saharan Africa, Afro-Amerindian music, and Portugal.
13–13:30 h
"SINGIDUNDUN" SCHOOL OF DRUMS MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Immerse yourself in the captivating rhythms of singidundun, djembe, and sabar drums performed by the "Singidundun" school, renowned for its dedication to West African percussion.
13:30–14 h
KUFAMBA DANCE PERFORMANCE BY DONIA TEMBE ĐURIĆ
Kufamba encapsulates the fusion of traditional Marabenta and Ngalanga choreographies with contemporary Mozambican dance. This performance features dancer Donia Tembe Đurić from Mozambique, accompanied by musicians from the "Singidundun" drum school, performing the vibrant rhythms of sabar, dundun, and djembe drums.
14:30–15:30 h
AVALSKI PUT
AVALSKI PUT is a band made up of foreign, mostly African students who live and study in Serbia thanks to the #SvetUSrbiji project. Currently, the permanent line-up of the band consists of Carlos da Cruz (frontman, vocals and guitar), Glodi Bakulikira (guitar), Calvin Nyame (keyboards), Alan Otoka (drums), Ruth Antonio (vocals), Shamari Sabayo (vocals) and their good friend Luka Popović (clarinet). All of them nurture love for music and this band, studying and living in Serbia, but also their native countries, Angola, DR Congo, Ghana and Suriname.
16-18 h
DJ PENN
At this year's festival performance, DJ Penn will present his musical prowess through progressive mixes of afrotech, afrobeat and amapiano.Daniel „Pengrafer“ Oshundaro is a multidisciplinary artist from Nigeria, known for skillfully exploring his own environment. Osundaro graduated in creative arts at the University of Lagos and sculpture at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad. In addition, he earned a master's degree at the University of Novi Sad and was one of the best students. He recently received an ERASMUS+ scholarship to continue his studies at the Academy of Fine and Applied Arts in Bratislava. His work has attracted considerable attention, and has been published in reputable foreign and domestic publications and magazines (Le Monde, BUSINESSDAY, etc.).
Follow Daniel at Instagram, as well as at the many parties around town where DJs!
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LOCATION: OPEN AIR STAGE
12–12:30 h / 15:30–16 h
FASHION SHOW FEATURING NIGERIAN DESIGNERS
One of the themes of the festival is contemporary African clothing and fashion.During the festival, three promising Nigerian designers/brands will be introduced to our museum audience. A fashion show featuring their designs will be held on both days of the festival.
This event is organised in cooperation with the CEEWABA business association that connects the region of Central and Eastern Europe with West Africa.
Omolara hails from Osun State in Nigeria. After moving to Finland, she founded her fashion brand F'Joy Couture, which combines traditional African heritage with European fashion.The name F'JOY comes from the Yoruba name Fayokemi whose meaning loosely translates to "surround me with joy".
The brand is characterised by its original creative, bespoke designs tailored to different ages.
Aggrey Rejoice is a Nigerian living in Budapest. She inherited her love for fashion from her mother, who was also a fashion designer.Her brand is recognisable for her innovative design and high quality, offering diverse wear from everyday clothes to outfits for festive occasions, combining African, European and American influences in clothing, and eeco-friendly materials.
Ready-made models from the collections of her fashion brand Pheeli Yan are available in the market. She also gathers and inspires fashion enthusiasts on her YouTube channel where she offers various tutorials for designers and tailors.
Modupe Morire grew up in Lagos and became interested in fashion and sewing at an early age.She is a businesswoman and entrepreneur, and in 2023 she founded the luxury fashion brand Applaudia located in Nigeria and France. She creates unique and personalised models, characterised by elegance and chic.
She is also the founder a non-governmental humanitarian organization supporting women, youth and children called Modupe Morire Love Foundation.
The fashion show will be accompanied by a live drumming performance of Nigerian musician Omotunde Komolafe from Iroko Events International.***
LOCATION: MAU STAGE
13-14 h
BWITI/BWĒTĒ: RELIGION, TRADITION, RITE OR RITUAL?
Paul Armand Mombey Indaki
Bwētē is a spiritual and cultural practice of the Membē people, an ethnic group predominantly found in Southern Gabon. This tradition is part of the larger Bwiti spiritual system, which is also practiced by other ethnic groups in Gabon and surrounding countries.
The sacred tradition of Bwētē includes animism and ancestor worship, characterized by rituals, ceremonies, and the use of sacred plants, primarily the Tabernanthe iboga plant, known for its psychedelic and dissociative properties. It is specifically cultivated for spiritual development and to stabilize community relations, addressing familial issues and resolving anxieties. Bwiti Fang, emerging in the early 1900s, represents a significant evolution of the original Bwētē Disoumba practiced by Tshogo community. This rite reflects a unique syncretism, blending traditional spiritual practices with elements of Christianity.
The guest lecturer will provide an overview of the etymology of the terms Bwētē/Bwiti, as well as the origins of this system that integrates knowledge from Babongo pygmies and is associated with the migrations of Bantu communities in Gabon.Paul Armand Mombey Indaki is a recognised leader in the tourism sector in Gabon. He currently serves as the president of GOTOGABON (Group of Operators of Tourism of Gabon), tirelessly promoting and developing tourism in Gabon. Initiated into Bwiti and various other initiation rites in Gabon, he also serves as a consultant for Gabonese rites and traditions.
Paul Armand is founder CEO of the Tour Operator – Gabon Tourisme Ltd , where he demonstrates his expertise in tourism management and travel organization. His extensive and diverse experience makes him a key figure in the tourism and cultural sectors in Gabon.
14-15 h
TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN MUSIC – DJEMBE
Dragica S. Jovanović
The djembe, a percussion instrument originating from the Malinka ethnic group of West Africa, is traditionally crafted from a single piece of indigenous West African wood. Played exclusively with the hands on stretched animal skin, it aims to unite people in peace - anke djé, anke bé. Traditionally, the djembe and dundun accompany dance and song, with rhythmic patterns directly tied to specific events, from celebrations to rituals like soli (circumcision) or kasa (field tilling). In the latter half of the 20th century, Guinean ensemble Les Ballets Africains played a crucial role in spreading West African folklore beyond the continent. This presentation underscores that today, despite its local and specific origins, the tradition of djembe playing is rapidly globalizing.Dragica S. Jovanović earned her master's degree and defended her thesis at the Department of Art History, Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade. She has served as a curator at the "Sunce" gallery and as an advisor-conservator at the Republic Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments, Belgrade. She is a member of ULUPUDS (Art Theory and Criticism Section), AIKA Serbia (International Association of Art Critics), and IKOM Serbia (International Council of Museums).
15-16 h
BETWEEN COLONISATION OF SENSES AND CREATIVE RESISTANCE: Electronic Music In East Africa
Piotr Cichocki (PhD.)
In the contemporary postcolonial world, technologies transform all spheres of life, including music and the broadly defined arts. The presentation will illustrate the dynamics and character of these changes through the example of electric and electronic musical styles from East Africa. These new styles shape the experience of sound in major cities of East Africa as well as rural areas, where they merge with local aesthetics in unexpected ways.The genealogy of these changes is intertwined with the introduction of technological objects and the mobility of people and their ability to adapt available technologies in their own way. At the same time, the development of electric and electronic music in East Africa is part of a longer process that started with consolidation of colonial rule through the introduction of various types of technology. The presentation will trace the adaptation of electronic tools for producing, sharing, and listening to music. The examples include recording studios, keyboards, and virtual instruments and how they affect local aesthetics and performative practices. Remarkable cases are innovative uses of applications such as Auto-Tune and Fruity Loops Studio.
Electronic sounds in East Africa are profoundly popular, even though local listeners participate minimally in the pop music market dominated by the global West. So, where do they draw their inspiration, patterns, and samples from? Can we talk about African local music infused with electronics as rooted in “tradition,” or more as music of the future that we poorly understand from a European perspective? This narration will be ensounded with contemporary and historical recordings, including the music published by 1000HZ Records, curated by Piotr Cichocki (the presenter).
Piotr Cichocki (PhD.) is a researcher, lecturer, musician, producer and publisher. He holds the position of assistant professor in the Institute of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology, University of Warsaw. On top of that, he curates the ethnomusicological, experimental recording label 1000HZ.Among his recent works are writings on “Ethnographic Ear” and sound production in Malawian music studios, ethnographic audio-papers and radio plays, and the intermedia exhibition “Cargo/(Im)materiality”.
The program is implemented with the support of the Polish Institute in Belgrade.
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LOCATION: MAU GALLERY SPACE
16-17 h
ZDRAVKO PEČAR: (SELF) PORTRAITS – Guided Exhibition Tour
The exhibition “Zdravko Pečar – (SELF)PORTRAITS” offers several perspectives of Zdravko Pečar's kaleidoscopic personality. His life and everything he left behind are experienced in the form of a polyptych: through historical events, the spirit of the times, revolutionary years, diplomatic gestures, research and historical works, photographic and printed testimonies, documentation, and this man's different, always energetic actions with sometimes with ambivalent results and consequences.Gudied tour: Ana Knežević, PhD,
*Recycling is a key topic of today, present in African art as a motif that inspires us to take care of the environment. We want to give packaging waste a new chance and extend the life of plastic bottles and cans. That is why we invite you to dispose of packaging waste used at the Afro festival at the stand of the company Sekopak, and everyone who brings 5 plastic bottles or cans will receive a symbolic gift. Therefore, you will also participate in the exhibition that is being prepared at the Museum of African Art.
30/6/2024
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SUNDAY, June 30th
Programme ContentClick on the image below to view the Afro Festival 2024 programme schedule for Saturday, June 30th.
Click here to download the Programme for both days of the Afro Festival 2024 (PDF).
Click on the type of programme you are interested in to find out all the details about its content:
LOCATIONS: GARDEN, OPEN AIR STAGE
10–18 h, Garden
DURBAR - FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS
The most important day of the Festival is Durbar, meaning 'Festival of Festivals'—a day of friendship, music, and dance. With the participation of African embassies in Belgrade, this day celebrates African music, dance, art, and crafts in the Museum garden. With generous support from the African diplomatic community in Belgrade, visitors can enjoy culinary specialties from various parts of Africa. Specially arranged stands featuring artworks, crafts, fabrics, jewellery, spices, and beverages enhance the Festival's atmosphere, offering a memorable experience of Africa's cultural richness. This year’s participants include the embassies of Algeria, Angola, Brazil, DR Congo, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Somalia, and Tunisia, along with the consulates of Gabon, Jamaica, and Namibia.
12–12:30 h, Open Air Stage
Official address of the Dean of the Group of African Ambassadors and Heads of Missions in Serbia, H.E. Mohamed Amin Belhaj, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, as part of the Durbar – Day of Friendship, Music and Dance programme.
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LOCATION:GARDEN
10-18 h
AFRICAN BAZAAR
The sales exhibition offers visitors a wide variety of art, craft and souvenir items from the most diverse regions of Africa. In cooperation with local artists and creatives, we offer a selection of jewelry, textiles, clothing and accessories inspired by African motifs and designs.
***
LOCATIONS: MAU GALLERY SPACE, GARDEN
10-18 h, MAU Gallery Space
ZDRAVKO PEČAR │ (SELF)PORTRAITS
Through the exhibition “Zdravko Pečar – (SELF)PORTRAITS” we offer several perspectives on the kaleidoscopic personality of Zdravko Pečar, encompassing his life, work, and enduring legacy. This exhibition acts as a polyptych, unveiling his journey through pivotal historical events, the zeitgeist of his era, revolutionary endeavours, diplomatic engagements, scholarly research and publications, photographic archives, printed records, and other significant documentation. It showcases his dynamic actions, which at times yield ambivalent outcomes and consequences, yet always resonate with vitality.Approaching Zdravko Pečar from a certain temporal remove, especially bearing in mind the specificities of the Yugoslav and Non-Aligned framework within which he laboured, it was impossible for us to resist the impression that through the exhibition process we are dealing with a man who has almost stepped into the realm of fiction and become a character from a book – a protagonist of his own life. And yet, we remain acutely aware of his tangible presence as a flesh-andblood individual who continues to resonate within the landscapes of memory, even today...
10-18 h, Garden
EXHIBITION OF WORKS FROM THE IX ART COMPETITION "IMPRESSIONS OF AFRICA
The contest, which lasted from April 1 to June 7, was attended by children and young people aged 6 to 18 from primary and secondary schools, preschool institutions, art studios, cultural centers and other workshops, clubs, sections... The most successful works of art competition participants are exhibited at the Festival.
***
LOCATION: OPEN AIR STAGE
10:30–11 h
MAU’S 9TH ART COMPETITION – IMPRESSIONS OF AFRICA AWARD CEREMONY
Celebrate the ceremonial awarding of prizes to the most successful works selected from over seven hundred participants in the 9th MAU Art Competition.
11–11:30 h
SWAHILI LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS PRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATE CEREMONY
Each spring and autumn, the Museum of African Art hosts Swahili language workshops tailored for adults. Combining language learning methodology with native speaker expertise and curatorial practice, the program offers a unique environment for acquiring a foreign language within a museum setting. Participants will receive certificates of participation during a brief ceremony following the workshop.***
LOCATION: GARDEN
At 11, 12 and 13 h
AFRICAN TURBANS (for adults)
Prepare for an African summer! Introduce a new African accessory to your fashion style! In this workshop we will show you several typical African headwrapping styles. The workshop is approximately one-hour long. You can participate in sessions that begin at 11, 12 or 13 h. The workshop is held by: Aleksandra Prodanović Bojović, curator of the MAA’s textile collection, with associates-demonstrators: Africa Rose Thumbi and Naila Yusuph.
Photo: Marija Piroški
We provide workshop materials – original African head-wrapping cloths for 15 participants. You are welcome to bring your own head scarf material – a sturdier cotton cloth is desirable, approximately 215 x 65 cms in size.
FROM MOVEMENT TO FORM – Hip Hop Dance Workshop (for children)
The workshop led by Aleksandra Gačić (Streetishka) and Snežana Đikić, children will learn daring dance steps and the urban rhythms of hip hop dance style. The inspiration for the creation of dance movements in this workshop will be the forms and artistic expression of sculptures and objects displayed in the Museum's permanent exhibition.
SCENOGRAPHY OF MY JOURNEY (for children)
Learn how to combine drawings and collages into a unique composition to create a scenography that will represent your real or imagined travels to Africa!
Workshop guides: Ana Acić, Bojana Maričić
11–17 h
MANCALA – BOARD GAME (for children and adults)
Mancala is one of the oldest thought games, played in different variants on four continents: Africa, Asia, South and North America. Mancala is played in pairs, the rules are easy to learn, but it is not easy to win. Practice playing mancala at the Afro Festival and join the growing number of passionate fans of this board game.
14–17 h
CAPUERA ANGOLA – RHYTHM AND MOVEMENT (for children and teens)
An opportunity for children and young people to try this world-wide martial art, which contains elements of dance and acrobatics, together with members of the Capoeira Angola Center Belgrade club and with Afro-Brazilian percussion rhythms.
The workshop is led by: Aleksandra Minić, Stefan Živaljević
UKARA PATTERNS IN NEW COLORS (for children)
Fabrics known as ukara, among the cultures of Nigeria and Cameroon, are characterized by patterns made of geometric motifs and graphic representations of leopards, turtles, fish, birds, drums, and other shapes with special meanings. Originally, ukara fabrics were dyed with indigo, featuring white and light-colored designs on a blue background.
At this year's Festival, we will explore how new colors are introduced to ukara design. During this art workshop, children will have the opportunity to paint large-format fabric in a wide range of colors.
Workshop guides: Milica Josimov, Milica Marinković, Esther Gabriel
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LOCATION: OPEN AIR STAGE
11:30–12 h
LIBYAN DUET
Presented in a special musical and theatrical arrangement by the Embassy of Libya the event will feature the performance of by Walid Muhamed, a vocal soloist interpreting traditional Libyan and Arabic music, accompanied by instrumentalist Ala Mahmoud Ali Abu Darbel. They will showcase three tracks: the first song echoes Libyan cultural heritage, the second reflects Arabian Gulf traditions, and the third originates from the Arab Maghreb.
14:30–16 h
MARKO LOUIS - CONCERT
Marko Louis is a Serbian singer-songwriter and musician known for his diverse musical influences from around the world, combined with a unique originality that defies categorisation into a single genre or style. Describing his music as a fusion of R&B, funk, soul, and hip-hop rhythms with African influences, as well as elements from the Balkans, Bulgaria, India, and Iran, he coins his musical style as the Balkan soul genre.
With 7 albums and 12 singles to his name, Marko has collaborated with artists such as Boža Vreča, Lena Kovačević, Marčelo, Dino Merlin, and Amilia Varanaki. His first children's music album, with seven songs for children called "My Name is Elephant" was released by Marko Louis in 2021, and his latest album "Beskraj II" was released in 2023.
"I am thrilled to share my music, energy, and emotions with the audience," says Marko Luis ahead of his performance at the Afro Festival scheduled for Sunday, June 30th at 2 p.m. "I promise an unforgettable musical journey."
16-18 h
DJ PENN
At this year's festival performance, DJ Penn will present his musical prowess through progressive mixes of afrotech, afrobeat and amapiano.Daniel „Pengrafer“ Oshundaro is a multidisciplinary artist from Nigeria, known for skillfully exploring his own environment. Osundaro graduated in creative arts at the University of Lagos and sculpture at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad. In addition, he earned a master's degree at the University of Novi Sad and was one of the best students. He recently received an ERASMUS+ scholarship to continue his studies at the Academy of Fine and Applied Arts in Bratislava. His work has attracted considerable attention, and has been published in reputable foreign and domestic publications and magazines (Le Monde, BUSINESSDAY, etc.).
Follow Daniel at Instagram, as well as at the many parties around town where DJs
***
LOCATION: OPEN AIR STAGE
13–14 h
FASHION SHOW FEATURING NIGERIAN DESIGNERS
One of the themes of the festival is contemporary African clothing and fashion.During the festival, three promising Nigerian designers/brands will be introduced to our museum audience. A fashion show featuring their designs will be held on both days of the festival.
This event is organised in cooperation with the CEEWABA business association that connects the region of Central and Eastern Europe with West Africa.
Omolara hails from Osun State in Nigeria. After moving to Finland, she founded her fashion brand F'Joy Couture, which combines traditional African heritage with European fashion.The name F'JOY comes from the Yoruba name Fayokemi whose meaning loosely translates to "surround me with joy".
The brand is characterised by its original creative, bespoke designs tailored to different ages.
Aggrey Rejoice is a Nigerian living in Budapest. She inherited her love for fashion from her mother, who was also a fashion designer.Her brand is recognisable for her innovative design and high quality, offering diverse wear from everyday clothes to outfits for festive occasions, combining African, European and American influences in clothing, and eeco-friendly materials.
Ready-made models from the collections of her fashion brand Pheeli Yan are available in the market. She also gathers and inspires fashion enthusiasts on her YouTube channel where she offers various tutorials for designers and tailors.
Modupe Morire grew up in Lagos and became interested in fashion and sewing at an early age.She is a businesswoman and entrepreneur, and in 2023 she founded the luxury fashion brand Applaudia located in Nigeria and France. She creates unique and personalised models, characterised by elegance and chic.
She is also the founder a non-governmental humanitarian organization supporting women, youth and children called Modupe Morire Love Foundation.
The fashion show will be accompanied by a live drumming performance of Nigerian musician Omotunde Komolafe from Iroko Events International.***
LOCATION: MAU GALLERY SPACE
14-15 h
ZDRAVKO PEČAR: (SELF) PORTRAITS – Guided Exhibition Tour
The exhibition “Zdravko Pečar – (SELF)PORTRAITS” offers several perspectives of Zdravko Pečar's kaleidoscopic personality. His life and everything he left behind are experienced in the form of a polyptych: through historical events, the spirit of the times, revolutionary years, diplomatic gestures, research and historical works, photographic and printed testimonies, documentation, and this man's different, always energetic actions with sometimes with ambivalent results and consequences.Kroz Gudied tour: Nemanja Radonjić, PhD.
*Recycling is a key topic of today, present in African art as a motif that inspires us to take care of the environment. We want to give packaging waste a new chance and extend the life of plastic bottles and cans. That is why we invite you to dispose of packaging waste used at the Afro festival at the stand of the company Sekopak, and everyone who brings 5 plastic bottles or cans will receive a symbolic gift. Therefore, you will also participate in the exhibition that is being prepared at the Museum of African Art.
