African Women Acting (AWA), the leading pan-African not-for-profit organization, is thrilled to announce the return of the AWA Niagara Festival on August 16th and 17th, 2025, at the scenic City Hall grounds in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
The 2025 AWA Niagara Festival is a vibrant, two-day celebration featuring dynamic performances, engaging workshops, artisan vendors, and cultural experiences highlighting talents from Africa, the diaspora, and beyond. The festival expects to welcome over 6,000 attendees—including families, youth, adults, and visitors from diverse backgrounds—making it one of the region’s most anticipated multicultural events.
Special guests will include government dignitaries, corporate sponsors, CEOs, business owners, leaders of women’s and Indigenous organizations, artist collectives, community activists, and media personnel, all gathering to foster cross-cultural collaboration and dialogue.
2025 AWA Niagara Festival schedule
Saturday, August 16
12 pm- 12:30 pm African Dance workshop $20 or $30 for both dates registration
CANDY Musiyoka & DJ Moussa
1:30 pm - 2 pm African Dance
2 pm - 3:55 pm DJ Moussa
4 pm - 5 pm Dahlia Anderson (Reggae Music)
5:15 - 6:15 Infrared Music (Calypso Music)
6 pm - 7 pm Lady Sun (Afrobeat and Cuban Music)
8 pm - 9 pm Amadou Kienou (West African Music)
9:15 - 10 pm DJ Moussa (Global Music)
Sunday, August 17
12 pm- 12:30 pm African Dance
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm African Dance &DJ Moussa
2 pm - 3:55 pm DJ Moussa
4 pm - 5 pm Brandon Agnew and the Night Shadows
5:15 - 6:15 pm Okay Camper
6:40 - 7:40 pm Sillasky
8:00 - 9:00 pm Quincy Bullen
9:15 pm - 10 pm and close DJ Moussa
Festival highlights
- Curated Craft Exhibition – Featuring local artisans and showcasing their unique creations.
- Global Cuisine – Food vendors offering a taste of Africa and the world.
- Community Booths – Local businesses, sponsors, and organizations.
- Inclusive & Welcoming – Open to all ages, nationalities, and backgrounds.
“This festival is not just a celebration—it’s a platform for empowerment, creativity, and unity,” said Sonia Aimy, Executive Director of AWA. “We are proud to bring together artists, communities, and leaders to spotlight the talents of Black women and their counterparts, and to build bridges across cultures.”
The AWA Niagara Festival is especially dedicated to people of African descent, the Black community, the African Diaspora, and all who share an interest in African arts, music, and culture.
