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 The African Week event in Finland is a cultural celebration that highlights the richness, diversity, and achievements of African cultures and communities living in Finland. The event brings together Africans, Finns, and people from different backgrounds to promote unity, cultural understanding, and social inclusion through various activities and programs. African Week celebration African Week usually includes music performances, traditional dance, fashion shows, food exhibitions, art displays, film screenings, workshops, and discussions about issues affecting African communities in Finland. It provides an opportunity for people to experience African traditions, values, languages, and creativity while learning more about the African continent. Mama Africa One important aim of African Week is to challenge stereotypes and promote a better understanding of Africa beyond common misconceptions. It helps people appreciate Africa’s cultural diversity, talents, and contributions to global ...

 The 2026 African Week event kicked off on Monday, May 18. The annual program has been designed to enlighten and educate Africans and other immigrants about how they can integrate into Finnish society and learn various methodologies on how they can navigate their way within the environment. The 2026 African Week program started on Monday afternoon, May 18, and would come to a conclusion on Monday, May 25. The event promises to inspire hope and propel Africans to achieve their objective(s) with ease, and also take adequate steps within the timeframe of their arrival, and help them find comfort without hassle. African Week 2026: Complete Program Schedule In this article, we will be looking at the schedule for the 2026 African Week program.  Day One: African Voices (Monday, May 18) This took place on Monday, May 18, at Think Company Viikki, Latokartanonkaari 3, Helsinki.    Day Two: African Cooking Workshop for Youth (Tuesday, May 19) This is taking place at Saladmaster...

 Written by Karen Santos African Voices: How Immigrants Can Integrate into New Society The Africa Voices programme, organized as part of Africa Week Finland 2026, began with an introduction by the facilitator and moderator, Pascal. During the first session, Pascal invited participants to share their experiences of integrating into Finland. He asked many important questions about their lives in Finland, how they have adapted to the new environment, the challenges they have faced, and how they feel about their overall experiences. The discussion was open and honest, and participants shared personal stories about their journeys, achievements, and difficulties. Following the first discussion, there was a short coffee break. Participants had the opportunity to relax, enjoy coffee and snacks, and continue informal conversations with one another. After the break, the programme resumed with a discussion focused on family life and integration. Participants spoke about family relationships, ...

  So, what does the African man represent? Kenyan poet and fashion designer, Mimiri The African man (generic term for male and female) isn’t just designed to hustle and bustle and wish upon the stars to align for them through God. The African person isn’t created to endure the turmoil of life, seeking meaning via onerous jobs, duties that crack their back and annihilate their mental and emotional well-being. The African person is created to lead and propel into prominence, create a legacy that would define generations, and inspire a burgeoning coterie of people from different creeds, classes, races, and religions. Being an African isn’t a limitation; it’s a responsibility. Being black isn’t a curse, it’s a propeller to accentuate one’s essence through constant carving and stretching; black isn’t strength, black is power, black is beyond the shallow comprehension of modesty. The African man is designed to be braggadocious, to lead and live, to explore and exploit on God’s beautifu...

  The fifth day of the ongoing Africa Week event featured the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, HE Mr Mohamed Achgalou, who delivered key points as to how South-South cooperation is a strategic pillar of the Kingdom of Morocco’s Foreign Policy. The session also featured other panelists, Ms. Tiina Kukkamaa-Bah , Head of Sub-Saharan Africa Programme at CMI (Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation), and  Dr. Thomas Babila Sama , University of Helsinki. Dr. Josephine Atanga served as the moderator. In this article, we will be reviewing major talking points from the discussion that took place on Friday, May 23, specifically from the Ambassador’s perspective. Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco,  HE Mr Mohamed Achgalou speaking Speaking during the session, the ambassador said, “ We (Morocco) are open to cooperation and trade with every country, national and international relationship are built on mutual interest. Be pragmatic in the approach of building values and understa...

  On the fourth day of the ongoing African week program organized by the Africans and African European Association (AFAES), the speakers specifically spoke about the misrepresentation and under representation of Africans in Finland, further, they addressed the various types of racism and shared ideas on how Africans and other immigrants can integrate into the country’s system without much hassle. The session was spearheaded by Ethiopian journalist Seblewongel Tariku, and it involved various practitioners from across Africa. The names of the panelists are as follows: visual artist and community expert Abolore Sobayo , social psychologist Eva Udeh , lecturer and researcher Dr. Christal Oghogho Spel , Diversity Expert Dora Puhakka , Doctoral researcher and foremost storyteller Osita Ifezue , multicultural expert Refka Elech , health practitioner Josefine Atanga, and social worker Innocent Kazembe .  Integration of Africans Into the Finnish System The speakers at the event w...

  The second day of the ongoing African week event in Finland took place on Tuesday, May 20, at the Helsinki Urban Art Centre in Kinaporinkatu. Some of the finest artists from across Africa, such as Abolore Sobayo , Bokani , Kayode Olowu , Macoumba Ndiaye (who is also known as Maku Dakar ), Michael Fashakin , and Olumide Jasanya , represented the culture of Africa and values of the continent via their artwork and insightful perspectives towards the future of their various countries. The visual artist, Abolore Sobayo, explains the theme of his artwork, Arinrinajo At the event, renowned Nigerian movie actor, Mr Chris Iheuwa , graced the occasion with his presence. Other notable movie producers and entertainment personalities were also on the scene to share in the appreciation of art and culture. Nollywood actor, Chris Iheuwa, admiring artwork at Beyond Borders Explaining the theme and summary of the Beyond Borders art series via his social media platform, the visual artist, Mr...