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In a bid to boost the continent’s heritage and culture, former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, has said Kenya will host the FESTAC Africa Festival, which will be held in the city of Kisumu in Kenya.
The event with the theme, ‘Sustainable Growth Trajectory for Africa through Culture, Trade, Travel, & Tourism’ will run from May 20 to 26, 2024. The city will play host to a prestigious gathering of esteemed personalities from across the globe.
At the festiva Odinga is expected to lead an illustrious lineup of thought leaders and experts from across Nigeria, Ghana and the United States, among others.
“This is going to be a very historic meeting,” Odinga said in a video posted on X by @FESTACAFRICA on.
He said, “People are going to be talking about African culture, African history and African heritage. I will be there on May 20th,” he added in the 44-second video.
Captioning the video, FESTAC Africa wrote, “As one of Africa’s most respected political figures and a champion of unity, progress, and cultural diversity, Honourable Raila Odinga’s participation adds a significant touch of distinction and honor to the FESTAC Africa Festival.”
FESTAC Africa says its vision is a profound commitment to celebrating, preserving, and promoting African culture in all its richness and diversity.
