AFRICA HERITAGE NIGHT
1. BACKGROUND & RATIONALE
Africa Heritage Night 2025 serves as the grand finale to Heritage Month, aligning with South Africa's Heritage Day on September 24th, a day dedicated to celebrating the nation's rich cultural diversity. Rooted in the ideals of inclusivity, remembrance, and unity,South Africa's Heritage Day encourages all citizens to reflect on their cultural roots and shared identity. Africa Heritage Night extends the celebration beyond national borders to embrace the entire African continent. It reflects the collective heritage, progress, and aspirations of Africa-highlighting our shared histories and vibrant future. Africa Heritage Night amplifies this by showcasing the continent's economic growth, innovation, and leadership. Through cultural performances, insightful dialogue, and cross-sector collaboration, the event reaffirms both South Africa's and Africa's contributions to a dynamic global narrative.
The event is designed to merge culture, business, and entertainment in one immersive evening, offering guests a dynamic space to connect, celebrate, and collaborate. By gathering entrepreneurs, business leaders, creatives, and cultural influencers, Africa Heritage Night fosters valuable networking opportunities that can lead to impactful partnerships and initiatives.
It also serves to uplift African heritage through authentic cuisine, fashion, music, and live performances, reinforcing the continent's creative and economic power.
Africa Heritage Night is not only a celebration-it is a strategic platform that connects culture with commerce and showcases Africa's influence on the global stage.
2. OBJECTIVES
To Celebrate Africa's cultural richness through fashion, food, music, and art.
To Facilitate high-value business networking among entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders from across the continent.
To recognise and highlight African excellence, particularly in leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
To Create opportunities for collaboration between creatives, business professionals, and policymakers.
To Conclude Heritage Month with impact, transitioning from virtual conversations to real-world connections and tangible action.
3. TARGET AUDIENCE
Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders
Investors & Trade Partners
Creatives & Cultural Influencers
Government Representatives & Diplomats
Media & Thought Leaders
4. BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Meet potential business partners and consumers from other parts of the continent
Meet key policy-makers from South Africa and other African countries
Showcase your products or services to over 200 potential business partners and consumers from South Africa and the rest of the continent.
Educate all attendees on issues relating to Intra African Trade including the AfCETA, Trade Finance.
VENUE
Envoy Community
Milpark Center (Auditorium)
2 Ixia Street
Milnerton, 7441
5. EVENT AGENDA
18:00 - 18:30 | Arrival & Red Carpet
Experience
Delegates are welcomed in an African-inspired ambiance featuring live drumming, traditional dancers, and a media red carpet moment.
18:30 - 19:30 | African Market & Cocktail
Networking
A curated exhibition showcasing African brands in fashion, beauty, food, and crafts, offering an informal networking opportunity.
19:30 - 20:00 | Official Opening & Welcome Address
Welcome remarks
Acknowledgment of partners & distinguished guests
The significance of Africa Night as a culmination of Africa Month
20:00 - 20:45 | Fireside Chat: Africa's Cultural & Business Influence on the Global Stage
An engaging conversation with leading African entrepreneurs, creatives, and policymakers on how Africa can leverage its culture, talent, and resources for economic empowerment.
20:45 - 21:30 | Fashion & Beauty Showcase -The Colors of Africa
A spectacular runway show featuring top African designers and beauty entrepreneurs highlighting African creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation.
22:15 - 22:45 | Recognition of African Excellence
A special moment to honor outstanding individuals and organizations making an impact in business, arts, and leadership across the continent.
22:45 - 23:00 | Closing & Final Networking Moments
A toast to Africa's progress, resilience, and unity, wrapping up the event with music, dance, and informal networking.
ABOUT LEADING WOMEN OF AFRICA (LWA)
Based in Cape Town, SA, LWA is a Pan-African, women-led enterprise driving the inclusion of women in the economy through entrepreneurship, leadership development, and trade facilitation. By empowering women leaders across business, politics, and professional sectors, and through initiatives like the LWA Leadership Institute, we connect Africa to global opportunities, fostering impactful female leadership and sustainable growth.
(www.leadingwomenofafrica.com)
For more information:
Email: admin@leadingwomenofafrica.com
Tel: +27 71 646 9286 (Antioche)
Registration Fee
Standard Entrance Fee |R650
Couple - R600 Each
Corporate Group -R595 Each
Exhibition Table -R1200
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Account name: LWA CORPORATE INVESTMENT (PTY) LTD
Bank: First National Bank - South Africa
Branch: Century City (Cape Town) / Branch code: 200909
Account No: 62856763993
Account type: Cheque (Current) / Swift Code: Firnzaji
Online payment (Card payment): https://pay.yoco.com/lwa-corporate-investment
PAYPAL: paypal.me/LWACorporate