AFRICA PRIDE 2024 is a global collective experience that brings together the LGBTQIA+ community, allies, and supporters, celebrating love, acceptance, and equality.
organized by
members
Leading an Africa-wide & Global Coalition
1968 Rev. Troy Perry
Pre-Stonewall March
2024
Global Call to Action
CALL TO ACTION
In the years before Stonewall, there was no Pride movement, only legalized oppression and despair within our marginalized LGBTQ+ community.
At great personal risk of arrest, careers and reputations, we took to the streets.
We marched. We sang. We prayed. And MUCH MORE.
55+ years later, we are witnessing a tsunami of homophobia and laws criminalizing the lives of our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters around the world, with growing intensity in Africa.
This is my 2024 CALL TO ACTION: March, Sing, Pray and join together in solidarity as we seek to uplift, protect and build resilience no matter where you are in the world.
- Rev. Elder Troy D. Perry
Co-Founder, Christopher Street West / LA PRIDE
Founder, Metropolitan Community Chuches
AFRICA STATE OF EMERGENCY
STONEWALL 55th ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
Stonewall Day / Friday, June 28
Satuday, June 29 - Sunday, June 30
Omar van Reenen
Steven Kabuye
Hans Senfuma
Angel Maxine
Shivanah Blackbird
AFRICA PRIDE 2024 is an Africa-wide Pride event with hybrid online programs and local gatherings, both private and public, depending on local conditions, safety and security.
Pride Marches and musical performances will become a virtual experience interfaced with local participation in 22+ African countries, along with others around the world.
SOLIDARITY
MARCHES
Solidarity Marches with community groups and individuals marching in solidarity in 8 countries outside of Africa
Engaging displays of unity representing various LGBTQIA+ identities, history, and achievements.
MUSIC & ARTIVISTS
A dynamic virtual online stage hosting live music, dance performances, and inspiring speeches.
Headlining artists from the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.
Talent showcase featuring emerging artists and performers.
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
Exhibition hall with online booths offering resources, information and support.
Mental health awareness zone, HIV testing inforamtion, legal advice, and safe spaces.
Faith-based outreach with spiritual groups.
SHARING STORIES
Story sharing with poetry, video and music.
Art galleries, exhibitions and virtual photo booths for self-expression.
Short films and videos highlighting the history, culture and current issues facing the LGBTQIA+ community.
CANDLELIGHTEVENTS
Community groups, churches, spiritual communities and individuals around the world join in candlelight events to honor the lives of LGBTQIA+ members lost to violence and discrimination, and those suffering under anti-LGBTQ+ laws and increasing homophobia / transphobia. A collective act and message of HOPE and RESILIENCE, standing together in UNITY.
Sunday, June 30
Solidarity Marches
With Pride parades and marches are not being held across the African continent, AFRICA PRIDE is an international march by individuals in solidarity with those unable to march and celebrate in public.
AFRICA PRIDE Solidarity Marches will be experienced virtually across Africa and in partnership with individuals participating in Pride events in North America, UK, Ireland, Norway, Greece, Mexico, and Colombia.
Friends and family joining together in small gatherings throughout Africa may create their own version of a march and share with others online around the world.
Participants in Pride parades on June 29 & 30 will March in Solidarity.
JUNE 29
Euro Pride
Dublin Pride
Paris Pride
London Pride
Oslo Pride
Mexico CIty Pride
Bogota Pride
San Antonio Pride
Lexington Pride
Tanzania Pride
JUNE 30
San Francisco Pride
NYC Pride
Toronto Pride
Twin Cities Pride
Concert for Liberation
Led by Uganda musical artist Shivanah, YOU can participate in this concert with your voice, a musical instrument or by organizing a local event in your area - anywere in the world!
The concert includes both LIVE events and pre-produced video, including a Virtual Choir featuring participants around the world.
Shivanah Blackbird
Sunday, June 30
Art Galleries
Opening June 28 - October 31
Short Films . Videos . Events
