AfricaFora proudly presents our speakers for Nzuko 2024 – Africa Week, to celebrate Africa Day, and bring Africans, Afro-descendants and their friends together. Again, this year’s event was hybrid; gathering an international crowd during our online conference on Saturday, May 25th on the theme of Good Governance and Accountability. We also welcomed kids, and grown-ups alike, friends and curious passers-by to our festival in the Paris region, on Sunday May 26th, for a rich programme of economic and cultural activities (including food, drinks, music and more)!
AfricaFora also launched during this edition its awards programme at Nzuko 2024, and we are counting on you to nominate entities or individuals who contribute to African and Afrodescendant development. Fill out the form now to nominate a champion of Africa!
Saturday, May 25th Moderated by Dr Tope Ojeme Online
16.00 Opening Session: Bringing good governance to life
Opening word Collins Nweke, patron of AfricaFora
From Africa’s heartbeat to Rwanda’s story: perspectives on governance and accountability Pierre Mugabo
Holding power to account: Black Tunisian women’s voices in social movements Khawla Ksiksi
The role of African youths in good governance, transparency and accountability John Kofi Annan
17.10 Interlude: Meet the innovators
17.15 Session II: Black & African responsible governance in practice Francophone session
A supranational vision of responsible governance Dr Valentin Agon
The Sahel region’s challenges on global governance Aboubakar Dolo
Haiti and Africa: rebuilding bridges beyond shared memory Philomé Robert
This session will have live translation in English.
18.15 Interlude: Meet the innovators
18.20 Session III: Accountability and ethics for good governance
Shades of Brown Jane Elliott
Building a system of self-governance and personal accountability Dr Chika Esiobu
Communicating ethics: ethical leadership and its importance in African-descended communities Dr Kevin J. Hales
Closing word Winifred Uloaku Gaillard
19.15 Interlude: Meet the innovators
19.30 End of Day 1 Nzuko 2024
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Sunday, May 26th Moderated by Chief Don Nwaokoleme 27 avenue Gabriel Péri, St-Ouen-sur-Seine (Paris region)
11.00 Welcome of participants
Silence, a short film by Florence Elomo Aloa
Short message by the director
Gwoka, a musical & dance act by YinYang-KA
14.30 Discussion: BRICS versus Africanomics : The New Battle for the Economic Soul of A Continent
in French
with Emmanuel Dupuy & Emmanuel Igah
Q&A
Gwoka, a musical & dance act by YinYang-KA
15.45 Discussion: Challenges & opportunities for highly skilled immigrant women in France
in French
with Madeleine Aba-Bowé-Bouniol
Q&A
17.00 Qui a tué Lumumba, a short reconstitution documentary by TV5, based on Raoul Peck’s movie
Moderated Q&A with Jean-Paul Kasende
17.30 La prière, a short film by Hyancynthe Ndongo
Moderated Q&A with Axel Mboua
19.00 Official end of Nzuko 2024 – Africa Week
AfricaFora was delighted to welcome H.E. Ambassador Dr. Hajo Sani, OON as this edition’s special guest of honour. The permanent Delegate of Nigeria to UNESCO in Paris (France) joined us for a special address. You can find more information on H.E here. The festival also offered crafts, food and music to enjoy or purchase with your family, friends or colleagues!