AFRICON 2023 FEATURES THE GLOBAL BLACK DIASPORA’S LEADING INDUSTRY INNOVATORS IN BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, TECHNOLOGY, AND MORE 

Four Day Event to Take Place in Los Angeles May 25-28 

NIGERIAN SUPERSTAR ASAKE TO HEADLINE AFRICON MUSIC STAGE PRODUCED BY 

AFROFUTURE FESTIVAL 

Amplify Africa has announced today that its 3rd Annual AFRICON conference, one of the country’s largest celebrations of the global Black Diaspora, will return to Los Angeles this May in commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of Africa Day. Bridging innovators in music, business, activism, education and more, AFRICON gathers to uplift, acknowledge, and celebrate the diversity of the African continent through individual and communal achievements made in professional sectors spanning entertainment, technology, media, business, and entrepreneurship. 

“December is known as the time the Diaspora popularly gathers on the continent to connect with and celebrate their heritage, however we believe that this connection should start here in the Diaspora. We are excited to be bringing together the global Black Diaspora to celebrate their heritage especially around a significant time as the 60th anniversary of Africa Day in Los Angeles.” 

– Amplify Africa 

Following the success of the inaugural in-person AFRICON conference in 2022, AFRICON 2023 will curate a series of panels, speaking engagements, celebratory parties, and events. The conference’s highlights include the Afro Ball Fashion gala, AFRICON Music Stage festival, the opportunity to shop black businesses, and fireside chats that educate and reflect on the African Diaspora’s contributions to society. 

Schedule of events: 

● Thursday, May 25 – Panels, Fireside Chats and Africa Day Reception 

hosted by Kweku Mandela 

● Friday, May 26 – Speeches, Panels, Fireside Chats and Afro Ball Gala, After 

Party with PVO & AfroFuture 

● Saturday May 27 – Community Brunch and Branded Events 

● Sunday, May 28 – AFRICON MUSIC STAGE headlined by Asake and 

produced by the producers of AfroFuture Festival in Ghana Keynote Speakers include Van Lathan Jr, Kweku Amoako, Ndidi Onyejiaka MD, Dr. Omonye Phillips (VP, Riteaid), Alphonso David, Sam Onyemelukwe (CEO, Trace TV), Detavio Samuels (CEO, REVOLT), Trevor Ndhlovu (Hypebeast Africa), Tunji Bolagun (CEO, DEF JAM), Addy Awofisayo (Head, Youtube Africa), Sam Onyemelukwe (SVP, Global Business Development, Trace), Adam McFarland (Youtube), Travis Adkins (USADF), with more to be announced. 

Honorees include Duke Osita, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings (Earn Your Leisure Podcast), Arinze Emeagwali, Wallah El Sheikh, Chef Eros, Olamide Olowe, Humble Lukanga (Business Manager). 

Presented by Amplify Africa, AFRICON 2023 has partnered with REVOLT, The Shade Room, Endeavor Impact, AfroFuture, with more to be announced. 

“Our mission is to change the narrative of Black culture globally, which is why we’re excited to partner with AFRICON to further amplify impactful voices and stories across the diaspora,” said Detavio Samuels, CEO of REVOLT. “As the fastest-growing Black-owned media company in the U.S., it’s important that we continue supporting programs that build a bridge to the continent and provide spaces to develop meaningful connections amongst leaders that can lead to transformative change.” 

“AFRICON is an incredible platform that allows the Diaspora to be recognized for the numerous accomplishments we’ve made over the years and the impact we’ve had across the world. As we gather to commemorate Africa Day’s 60th anniversary, we will have the opportunity to pay tribute to our rich heritage, to celebrate the great accomplishments of the past, and to share a glimpse of the extraordinary things that the Diaspora will accomplish in the future.” 

– AfroFuture Festival 

About AFRICON 

AFRICON is the conference that brings together pop culture, music, food, innovation, activism, education & more from the global Black Diaspora. This event which coincides with Africa Day, aims to celebrate the diversity of the African Continent and the Diaspora through the lens of entertainment, media, technology and leadership. 

About Amplify Africa 

Amplify Africa is a leading media and entertainment company whose mission is to amplify Africa and the African diaspora through global community and storytelling, for a diverse audience of the African diaspora inclusive of African Americans, Caribbeans, Afro-Latinx, Afro-European, Afro-Asian, indigenous Africans across the globe, Africans on the continent and African culture lovers around the world. With more than half of the population in many African nations under the age of 25, the continent is currently undergoing a renaissance of vibrant new music, fashion, art and political expression. Amplify Africa captures the spirit of this unprecedented boom in youth culture off of the continent, by focusing on emerging and progressing trends while blending traditional aesthetics with a futurist lifestyle. 

Amplify Africa’s vision is to connect the continent to the Black global experience of African American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, and Afro-European communities. 

Please visit www.africon.global and @amplifyafrica (Instagram) @amplifyafrica_ 

(Twitter) for more information. 

About Culture Management Group LLC 

Culture Management Group LLC (CMG) is an African focused media management company introducing a diverse and innovative perspective to the African event space. Culture Management Group’s mission is to highlight creative talent from and within the African continent via event management & marketing, cultural showcases, and digital documentation. CMG is also the parent company for AfroFuture Fest, an annual festival located in Accra, Ghana previously known as Afrochella. 

About REVOLT 

REVOLT is the leading Black-owned and operated multimedia platform servicing content 24/7 across digital, linear and live media channels. The platform produces rich content and original material with the biggest names in Hip-Hop, along with reports of breaking news, current events, trends and announcements within the Black cultural movement and Hip-Hop world. REVOLT takes pride in its diversity, both in its mindset and its company makeup, further instilling its dedication to culture within its staff and audiences. Founded by Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2013, REVOLT attracts over 50 Million millennials and Gen Z audiences through their disruptive, authentic material across all platforms. In 2021, REVOLT launched a brand new digital mobile app where users can view extended releases, live updates from relevant news, exclusive specials and much more. 

ABOUT ENDEAVOR IMPACT 

Endeavor is a global entertainment, sports and content company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing. Born from our reach and responsibility, we launched Endeavor Impact, our initiative to shape and promote a better world.