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AFRICAN WOMEN ACTING (AWA)
African Women Acting
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Over the years, African Women Acting has been empowering women.

Showcase, nurture and support African arts and artists of African heritage while advocating women’s issues.

To create opportunities through artistic and educational workshops & events that promote expression, inclusiveness and community engagement.

With convenient locations, AWA collaborates to service, educate, innovate, and provide free & affordable art programs for under-served communities.

African Women Acting (AWA) is a not-for-profit organization geared towards empowering, preserving and promoting women issues & the heritage of African culture through African arts and Female artists or artists with African expressions.

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2025 AWA Niagara Festival!

August 16-17, 2025

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Upcoming BAC Centre — Baobab Arts & Culture Centre
BAC Centre — Baobab Arts & Culture Centre
Date: Feb 23, 2026 • 12:51am
Location: 5144 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Ticket: CAD 1.00
International Exchange Programs We are building exchange opportunities for Canadian and international artists — including residencies, workshops, collaborative productions, and cultural learning experiences that connect communities across borders. 🇨🇦 Canadian Artists 🌍 International Artists 🤝 Partnerships Interested? Email info@africanwomenacting.org. BAC Gallery A curated space for visual art, exhibitions and featured stories from African and diaspora artists. Launching with rotating exhibitions and community activations.
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Upcoming Album Lunch 2026
Album Lunch 2026
Date: Feb 28, 2026 • 4:16pm
Location: Canada
Ticket: NGN 200.00
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Upcoming THe music festival show 2026
THe music festival show 2026
Date: Mar 19, 2026 • 9:59am
Location: CAnada
Ticket: NGN 200.00
THe music festival show 2026
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Latest Highlights

AWA NIAGARA FESTIVAL 2023

AWA NIAGARA FESTIVAL 2023

February 6, 2026 • 0 Comments

AWA NIAGARA FESTIVAL August 26 + 27, 2023 Features Afrobeat Music, Dance and More In Queenston, Niagara-On-The-Lake...

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The African-Canadian Fusion: A Cross-Cultural Celebration

The African-Canadian Fusion: A Cross-Cultural Celebration

February 6, 2026 • 0 Comments

The Art of Connection and Exchange: Cultural Diversity and Harmony featuring Jbwai, J Nichole Noel, Sonia Aimy and Susan Heaten...

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African Women Acting AWA Present Off TIFF All-Star African Night: Celebrating Emancipation and Legacy.

African Women Acting AWA Present Off TIFF All-Star African Night: Celebrating Emancipation and Legacy.

August 28, 2025 • 0 Comments

Off TIFF All-Star African Day: Celebrating Emancipation and Legacy is a prestigious event dedicated to honoring the profound contributions of......

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Celebrate Culture & Community: AWA Concert Series at the ICFF

Celebrate Culture & Community: AWA Concert Series at the ICFF

May 28, 2025 • 0 Comments

Summer is here, and we’re thrilled to invite you to the AWA Concert Series at the Italian Contemporary Film Festival......

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AWA NIAGARA FESTIVAL 2025

AWA NIAGARA FESTIVAL 2025

May 27, 2025 • 0 Comments

Saturday, August 16th and Sunday, August 17th Niagara Falls, Ontario — African Women Acting (AWA), the leading pan-African not-for-profit organization, is th...

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TRACE is a documentary and celebratory project aiming to recognize the work and efforts of seven Black Canadians in diverse sectors including business, entrepreneur, academic, arts and culture, history and philanthropy, as well as front-line workers and more, who have impacted the community with their great accomplishments.

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