ACFTA Fest aims to boost youth entrepreneurship and trade in Africa
The Africa Connected Through Trade, Talent & Culture Festival (ACFTA Fest) is set to empower 1.5 million youths across entrepreneurship, arts, and sports in Africa. Organisers revealed plans to facilitate over $5 billion in trade deals and partnerships through this initiative. Mandi Anyangwe, the Project Lead, highlighted the festival’s focus on expanding awareness of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area and positioning young people as key drivers of growth. The event will also celebrate African heritage and connect entrepreneurs with investors through various activities.
TLDR
- The three-day ACFTA Fest is scheduled to be held in Abuja from March 26 to 28, 2026.
- Organisers aim to empower 1.5 million youths in entrepreneurship, arts, and sports.
- The festival targets over $5 billion in trade deals and partnerships across Africa.
- Eyong Enoh and Desmond Elliot emphasized the festival’s role in fostering unity, inclusion, and youth-driven development.
- The event will feature exhibitions, workshops, cultural displays, performances, and networking sessions to advance AfCFTA objectives.
