About this Event
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Lecture 2026
Dedicated to the Legacy of Rosemary Brown
Join us for an inspiring global gathering celebrating Pan-African excellence, leadership, culture, and social justice.
This year's , dedicated to the remarkable legacy of Rosemary Brown, brings together thought leaders, educators, activists, artists, and changemakers from around the world for a dynamic , giving audiences to participate both in person and online.
Experience a full day of learning, celebration, and connection featuring:
- Inspiring guest speakers from across the globe
- AfroBC Fest cultural celebrations
- Youth Symposium & Leadership Forum
- Engaging discussions on Pan-African history and global justice
- Live music, dance, spoken word, and cultural performances
- Authentic African and Caribbean cuisine
- Artisan vendors showcasing handcrafted goods and unique products
- Opportunities for global expression, networking, and community building
Whether you're passionate about history, leadership, culture, youth empowerment, or creating a more just world, this event offers a meaningful space to learn, celebrate, and connect across borders.
Online Hybrid Registration Deadline:
September 5, 2026
Don't miss this powerful celebration of heritage, leadership, and global unity. Register today and be part of a movement that honours the enduring legacies of Kwame Nkrumah and Rosemary Brown while inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
September 25th-Academic Symposia & Pan-African History
Info: Economic development, youth leadership
🕑: 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Saturday 26th-Memorial Lecture with Arikana Chihombori-Qua & AfroFest Kick-off
Info: Arikana Chihombori-Quao is a Zimbabwean physician, diplomat, and activist. She served as the African Union's representative to the United States from 2016 to 2019.[1] She is a prominent advocate of Pan-Africanism, and is outspoken about the legacy of the Berlin Conference, which she argues imposed artificial divisions on Africa whose effects persist today.[2]
Born in Zimbabwe, she later moved to the United States, where she practiced family medicine for 29 years in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and founded Bell Family Medical Centers.
Event venue & nearby stays
13550 106 Ave, 13550 106 Avenue, Surrey, Canada
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.