Africa Day 2024: Celebrating Africa with pomp and pageantry

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Africa Day 2024 News

Fatoumata Tambajang,Prof. Mutombo Nkulu-N’Sengha,University Of Uyo

A citadel of learning and a leading African financial institution rolled out the drums on Saturday, May 25, in separate celebrations to mark

this year’s International Africa Day. At the University of Uyo, the celebrations were full of pomp and pageantry.

Africa Day is celebrated every May 25; the birthday of the Organisation of African Unity . It was on May 25, 1963, that the leaders of the then 32 independent African states signed a founding charter in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which brought the OAU into existence. In 2002, the OAU established its own successor, the African Union , and adopted May 25 every year to celebrate Africa and highlight the continent’s continued struggle against neocolonialism, exploitation and adversity.

This event, which will culminate in the Fifth Chukker Polo and Country Club on June 9, will bring together over 150 school pupils and their teachers for a day filled with sports, art activities and messages promoting child welfare, such as “Stop Child Abuse” and “Childhood Isn’t Meant to Be a Nightmare.

A beacon of democracy and economic growth in West Africa, Ghana is widely celebrated for its rich history, including the Ashanti Kingdom and significant cultural festivals. Access Holdings operates in these African nations, contributing uniquely to the continent’s narrative, from historical landmarks to modern achievements in various fields.

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