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Events CalendarWHAT'S HAPPENING
WHAT'S HAPPENING
ACROSS BC
February
2026
Music
Afrobeats Night: Vancouver Edition
Feb 15, 20269:00 PMCelebrities Nightclub, Vancouver
Film
African Film Festival Opening Night
Feb 20, 20267:00 PMRio Theatre, Vancouver
Jollof Wars: Cooking Competition
Feb 22, 2026
Heritage Hall
Poetry Slam: African Voices
Feb 25, 2026
The Cultch
Afro Dance Workshop
Feb 28, 2026
Scotiabank Dance Centre
Black Business Mixer
Mar 1, 2026
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Community SpotlightCELEBRATING
CELEBRATING
BLACK EXCELLENCE
Meet the incredible African artists, storytellers, and culture-makers redefining Vancouver's landscape.
Creative in Focus
Kor Kase (Buni Kor)
Actor, Artist & Founder
“It is my goal to promote messages of empowerment, love, unity and equality. As an artist it is my responsibility to be a voice for my community.”
Founder of Afro Van ConnectActor (See, iZombie, Man in the High Castle)Independent Musician
Singer & Songwriter
Amara Okonkwo
“Vancouver has given me the platform to share my Nigerian roots through music. The community here is incredibly supportive.”
Film Director
Marcus Diallo
“Telling African stories from the diaspora perspective is my mission. Vancouver's film community has embraced this vision.”
Stand-up Comedian
Chioma Nwosu
“Comedy lets me bridge cultures. When people laugh at my immigrant parent jokes, we're all family.”
Visual Artist
Kwame Asante
“My art explores the duality of being African and Canadian. Each piece is a conversation between two worlds.”
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ABOUT
AFRO VAN CONNECT
Afro Van Connect is more than a platform—it's a movement. Since 2019, we've been a cultural heartbeat for Vancouver's African diaspora, creating spaces where culture thrives, connections deepen, and collective excellence is amplified.
From intimate gatherings to province-wide activations, we bring together the diverse and dynamic expressions of African cultures across British Columbia. Our work is rooted in community, storytelling, and shared experience—centering voices, creativity, and leadership from across the diaspora. Our mission is simple: to connect, celebrate, and elevate our community.
Community First
Building bridges within the African community in BC and creating spaces for authentic connection.
Celebrating Culture
Honoring our diverse African heritage through events, art, music, and storytelling.
Pan-African Unity
Bringing together voices from across the continent, united in our shared experiences.
Elevating Talent
Shining a spotlight on the incredible Black creatives shaping Vancouver's culture.
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Our Supporters
Supported By
We're proud to work with these organizations to strengthen the African community in BC.
Canada
Government
City of Vancouver
Government
City of Burnaby
Government
City of New Westminster
Government
City of Richmond
Government
City of Surrey
Government
Vancouver Foundation
Foundation
Creative BC
Arts Organization
VIFF
Film Festival
UBC
Education
SFU
Education
BC Arts Council
(Pending)
Canada Council for the Arts
(Pending)
Community Partners
Trusted Partners
Local African-owned businesses that help make our events memorable.
Kula Foods
Food & Beverage
Black Space Media
Media Production
Idio Sound
Audio/Visual
BEBC Society
Community Organization
Rise Up Market Place
Marketplace
Synergy on Boards
Creative Services
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