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Premium networking, a grand marketplace, business roundtable, performances, and private engagements with the Alaafin of Oyo.
The Reconnect Event is a cultural, creative, and economic convergence taking place from November 20 and 22 in Niagara Falls, and November 21 in Toronto, Canada. Bathed in the elegance of African royalty and the vibrant energy of contemporary arts, the festival serves as a majestic bridge uniting Canadian talent, international visionaries, local businesses, and cultural leaders from across the African diaspora. It is meticulously designed to foster high-level collaboration, cultural exchange, and the global promotion of African arts within the breathtaking backdrop of Niagara Falls.
At its core, Reconnect is an opulent celebration of shared heritage, artistic innovation, and community building. It offers an unforgettable, immersive experience featuring regal live performances, highly curated art and craft exhibitions, and exquisite culinary delights. By intertwining rich cultural tapestries with commerce, the festival creates a vital meeting point where Canadian enterprises and global diaspora communities can forge lasting, high-value partnerships.
The “Reconnect” theme represents a profound journey that bridges the past, present, and future. It harmonizes majestic traditional rhythms, royal stories, and bespoke crafts with cutting-edge contemporary expressions. Through captivating performances, thought-provoking panel discussions, and exclusive heritage experiences, the festival invites participants to bask in the enduring legacy of Nigerian and African communities while co-creating a collaborative, prosperous future in Canada.
For sponsors and partners, Reconnect offers an unparalleled opportunity for premium brand visibility, community goodwill, and direct access to a diverse, engaged, and influential demographic. It promotes cultural pride while providing an economic catalyst for the local creative industry, giving local artists and businesses a global stage in Niagara and Toronto.
More than a festival, Reconnect is a legacy-building platform. Proceeds from the event will support the African Women Acting (AWA) BAC Centre project, directly aiding its partial renovation and funding scholarships for its inaugural cohort of local and international artists.
Premium networking, a grand marketplace, business roundtable, performances, and private engagements with the Alaafin of Oyo.
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Business Roundtable, strategic networking and exhibitions. 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Dynamic live performances and the prestigious Reconnect Gala Ceremony.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Business Roundtable, strategic networking and exhibitions. 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dynamic live performances, Industry Excellence & Royal Awards, and the prestigious Reconnect Gala Ceremony.
Immersive historical tours of the Niagara Region with the Alaafin of Oyo and Festival sponsors.
Patronage by the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Akimbola Akeem Owoade.
The project is described by AWA as endorsed by the City of Niagara Falls.
Festival components are described by AWA as partially funded by Canadian Heritage and the Toronto Arts Council.
TD Ready Commitment is listed as a sponsor for the Reconnect Royal Experience Canada.
Proceeds from the event will support partial renovation of the African Women Acting BAC Centre and scholarships for its inaugural cohort of local and international artists.
africanwomenacting@gmail.comNo public ticket price has been entered for this event yet. The page therefore does not create zero-value ticket orders. Contact African Women Acting for attendance, partnership, sponsor, vendor or programme information.
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