About this Event
1 GLOBAL MOVEMENT - 3 DAYS OF FESTIVAL - 10 YEARS OF CELEBRATION.
Since 2017, our work has influenced the UN, UK government, EHRC, global brands, celebrities and international media. The 10th World Afro Day happens only once and we’re inviting everyone to our joyful street takeover. The ‘Fro Festival is three days of retail, culture, and community impact.
Over the last decade, we have reached millions in 70+ countries. So if you can't join us in person, then please connect online.
Supported by Insight2marketing Strategic Marketing Partner and Social Media Lead.
Join us at the destination of the decade!
HIGHLIGHTS
Celebrate into the night 7-10 pm!
Beverley Kight, Zeze Mills and Olympian weightlifter Emily Campbell - Panel Talk: Is Afro hair Luxury? Afro hair relax or reclaim? Music, drinks, mixer, dancing.
Entertainment - Poet Princess Latifah and Singer Tashara Forrest featuring new song Bloom.
Trichology Panel, Q&A: Asha Downes, Belinda Asafo-Agyei and Anastasia Chikezie.
Mythbusting Afro Hair and hair health.
Pioneers Panel & World Afro Day report: Michelle De Leon, Julian George, Aminata Kamara,
WAD Wondermarket - pop up shop with trusted Black British Brands: Ominira Naturals, Massassi B, Shades of Melanin, Shedid & Parrish and Soul cap.
Afro After-school Club - creative Super-hairo workshop for kids hosted by Frobelles.
Fro Festival Food Finale - Taste the finest African Caribbean food from Future Plate, with a new twist on British tradition. It's free shhh!
Founders at Five - Meet founders and authors at WAD Wondermarket. Laura Henry-Allain book signing.
Community Catwalks - Afro hair is the main attraction as kids and adults show their hair and share their stories. The stree becomes a catwalk!
Flowers & Fro Workshop - create real flower hair accessories and luxury hair beauty.
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'FRO FESTIVAL 15-17 SEPTEMBER
DAY 1 - TUE 15 SEPTEMBER
10am - 10pm (free entry for everyone)
10am - 6pm WAD WONDERMARKET
Pop-up shop with trusted brands: SoulCap, Massassi B, Shades of Melanin and more in hair, beauty, lifestyle, clothing, jewellry, books.
108 Lower Stable Street - Kiosk NC1 + Online market
1pm COMMUNITY CATWALK
Youth takeover the street and showcase their Afro hair and stories on the catwalk
1pm - 2pm FLOWERS & FRO WORKSHOP
‘Flowers & 'Fro hair accessories with Roseur, a luxury flower shop. Flower hair accessories can be bought on the day as well as workshops to create your own. Made from dried flowers, which can last up to 2-3 years. Beautiful flowers and beautiful hair.
5 - 6pm AFRO AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB
Hosted with Frobelles , a workshop for 10 pre-booked children and 10 walkins. Making Super-hairo capes and creating their own Afro superhero names. Great for imagination, creativity, literacy skills and hair styling. Children keep the capes, plus with bonus Afro croc charms. Location - Mare Street Market, Coal Drops Yard, King's Cross, London.
5 - 6pm WORLD AFRO DAY RADIO SHOW + VOICES RADIO
A live radio show from the street with Broadcaster and Founder Michelle De Leon + Gen Z and special guests.
6pm COMMUNITY CATWALK
Joseph Dixon, Director of Rooted app creates showstopper moments with 10 people from the community, sharing their stories and Afros, locs, braids etc. on Lower Stable Street.
7pm - 10pm WORLD AFRO DAY + NIGHT - Ticket only
Panels, Poetry, Mixer, Music, Drinks. Plus special guests inclduing Beverley Knight. Private ticketed event • Limited to 75.
DAY 2 - WED 16 SEPTEMBER
10 - 6pm WAD Wondermarket
1pm Community Catwalk
School takes over the street and showcase their Afro hair and stories on the catwalk
6pm Community Catwalk
Mane Hook Up and Rise.365 combine for a community catwalk special. A hair showcase and powerful stories on Lower Stable Street.
1pm and 6pm - Flowers & 'Fro Workshops
6:30pm - 8:30pm Free Hair & Scalp Check. Free check ups with Trichology professionals Stephanie Sey and Belinda Asafo-Agyei. Book your free slots.
DAY 3 - THURS 17 SEPTEMBER
9am - 12pm WAD Wondermarket (closes half day)
1pm and 6pm - Flowers & 'Fro Workshops
2pm - 5pm Fro Festival Food Finale
Join us for a special taster session and the global launch of a British classic, reimagined with an African & Caribbean twist. A collaboration between World Afro Day® and The Future Plate: leading Black chefs and culture carriers, celebrating African & Caribbean cuisine at the highest level. Be the first in the world to taste it...Register now - places limited. 108 Lower Stable Street - Kiosk NC1.
PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMING
Please be aware that photography and filming will take place throughout 'Fro Festival. Images and footage may be used by the media, other platforms and World Afro Day® to capture and share the event across its website, social media, marketing and future communications.
If you have any concerns about being photographed or filmed, please speak to a member of the World Afro Day® team when you arrive.
Event venue & nearby stays
Coal Drops Yard, Kiosk NC1, London, United Kingdom
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