Africa-Press – Eswatini. It was not just a day for dancing and drumming, but a loud call for justice and unity.
Africa Day 2025 was commemorated in spectacular fashion at the Eswatini Theatre Club in Mbabane on Saturday, where guests were treated to a colourful feast of food, fashion, culture and conviction.
Hosted by the African Women Peace and Development Foundation (AWPDF) in partnership with CANGO, the Ministry of Commerce’s IP Office, Arts and Culture, and a host of other organisations, the event delivered both celebration and substance under the theme Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.
The Saturday celebrations followed a powerful public lecture held the previous day at the King Sobhuza II Memorial Park. There, scholars and activists unpacked the unfinished business of Africa’s colonial past and called on the global community to support reparations as a tool for restoration and empowerment.
But by Saturday, it was all about embracing African pride in all its forms. From mouth-watering traditional cuisine to soul-stirring performances, the Food and Culture Festival delivered an experience that had everyone swaying, tasting, laughing and learning.
African diplomats, led by Mr Tobias Kamgisha, rolled up their sleeves and joined in the spirit, even dishing up Ugandan dishes for guests. The energy was warm, the colours vibrant and the pride unmistakable.
AWPDF acting chairperson Nomsa Dlamini Gule stole hearts and minds when she addressed the crowd at the close of the event, reminding everyone that the struggle for reparations was not about vengeance but about dignity.
“Reparations are not about revenge, they are about restoration, healing and justice,” Gule was quoted saying. “As African people, we must pursue this path in a peaceful and united manner, grounded in truth and dignity.”
The celebration pulled a strong crowd of young people, community leaders, cultural activists and policymakers. Local artists.
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