Niagara Afro Festival – Presents Reconnect Royal Experience Canada
African Women Acting
Arts • Culture • Community
Arts • Culture • Community
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.
Flagship Canada Event
Niagara Afro Festival Presents
Reconnect Royal Experience Canada
A four-day cultural, creative and economic convergence connecting Niagara Falls and Toronto through African royalty, contemporary arts, strategic networking, exhibitions, live performances, royal awards, gala experiences and Niagara heritage visits.
November 20–23, 2026
Niagara Falls & Toronto
The Exchange · ADA Slaight Hall
Patronage by the Alaafin of Oyo
Dec 16–20, 2026
Nigeria meets the global African diaspora
Reconnect Festival 2026
Five unforgettable days across Lagos, Badagry and Oyo State—uniting culture, creativity and commerce through music, art, fashion, food, heritage journeys, workshops and global partnerships.
Live MusicCultureFashionHeritageEnterpriseDiaspora
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AWA NIAGARA FESTIVAL 2023
Feb 6, 2026
AWA NIAGARA FESTIVAL August 26 + 27, 2023 Features Afrobeat Music, Dance and More In Queenston, Niagara-On-The-Lake
The African-Canadian Fusion: A Cross-Cultural Celebration
Feb 6, 2026
The Art of Connection and Exchange: Cultural Diversity and Harmony featuring Jbwai, J Nichole Noel, Sonia Aimy and Susan Heaten
African Women Acting AWA Present Off TIFF All-Star African Night: Celebrating Emancipation and Legacy.
Aug 28, 2025
Off TIFF All-Star African Day: Celebrating Emancipation and Legacy is a prestigious event dedicated to honoring the profound contributions of...
Celebrate Culture & Community: AWA Concert Series at the ICFF
May 28, 2025
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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