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AOSParty Afro Cymru Festival
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The first ever Afro Cymru Festival is a cultural initiative aimed at promoting Afrobeats/Welsh music and its vibrant heritage within Welsh communities. Through music, dance, education, and performances, the project seeks to build cultural bridges between African and Welsh communities, while offering a platform for Afrobeat artists and creatives to thrive in Wales.

Beneficiaries

  • Adults

    People aged over 18

  • Elderly / Old People

    Elderly people will be able to engage with the Owambe party

  • Community

    This will create engagement and interaction with the community and more awareness diverse cultures

  • Other Charities or Voluntary Bodies

    will enable collaboration with other charites and voluntary bodies

  • Number of beneficiaries - 2000

    Advertise on all social media & reach over 2K residents.

Geographic reach

  • Wales: Newport
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

2000

Advertise on all social media & reach over 2K residents.

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£25,000.00

TIMELINE

Jul 2025 - Dec 2025

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

100

Elderly people are able to engage with Owambe costume party

Project Outcome Targets

Showcase African Arts Across Wales: The festival brings together African artists from Wales & beyond

Foster Cross-Cultural Understanding: By facilitating performances that blend African & Welsh culture

Engage & Empower Communities: Through community engagement programs & participatory arts activities.

Project Activities

  • Live Music performances and drumming sets

  • Afro Welsh fusion performances

  • The Owambe costume party - a traditional african fashion/food and music expo

  • Visual Arts Exhibition - Spoken word, dance groups.

  • African/Carribean independence days Celebrations ( e.g. Nigeria, Zambia, Jamaica)

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY Funds help build a lasting platform for Afrobeat culture in Wales, allowing the festival to grow year-on-year. £25,000 27/06/2025 Funds help secure quality venues, staging, lighting, and sound equipment to create a world-class festival experience.
SERVICES Afrobeat musicians, Instrumentalists, DJs, drummers, dancers, & cultural performers who are emerging talents. 10+ Flexible Donations help pay fair fees to Afrobeat musicians, Instrumentalists, DJs, drummers, dancers, & cultural performers.
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

we have a MEAL expert who will monitor, evaluate & analyse the project from start to finish.

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

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OTHER PARTNERS

Cynefin Pamoja

We will collaborate with Cynefin Pamoja to help bring diverse communities together.