Culture Connect Africa/WikiFestival

WikiFestival is on a mission to close the gap in festival-related content on Wikimedia sister projects, with a special focus on African culture. Africa is home to a rich tapestry of vibrant festivals, colourful celebrations of music, dance, art, and tradition, yet many of these remarkable events remain undocumented or underrepresented online.

This project seeks to change that narrative. WikiFestival aims to give African festivals the recognition they deserve by encouraging Africans to tell their own stories. Through this initiative, we hope to create a richer, more authentic portrayal of Africa’s festival culture on Wikimedia, ensuring that the world sees these celebrations through the eyes of those who live them.