Africon 2022 comes to L.A./ Bus., Tech, Creatives, Culture/ pitch competition winner

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Celebrate the Black Diaspora In Los Angeles At AFRICON 2022

To belong to the Black diaspora is to be part of an incredible global community. It’s full of rich history, diverse shades, beautiful people, and a legacy of success. Get a taste of what that looks like by attending the second annual AFRICON this spring, where you’ll unlock a conference and culture fest unlike anything you’ve ever seen.


May 25-28, 2022, experience what it looks like to unite the Black diaspora in an event brought to you by Amplify Africa and the Africa Channel. We welcome you to join us in Los Angeles for a packed weekend full of events, pop culture, activism and innovation. Feel how powerful it is to be part of the Black diaspora over the course of four days with panels, special guest speakers, a music festival, a marketplace, a gala and more. The events kick off Wednesday May 25th with the celebration of Happy Africa Day, and the fun keeps going from there.

Enrich yourself and learn from the greats with an amazing selection of speakers that you won’t find anywhere else. Among them include:

• Ava Hall (Former Head, BET International)
• Jidenna (Musician)
• Charles Kuykendoll (Global Lead, Talent Brand & Events at Stripe)
• Tunde Balogun (Co-founder, LVRN)
• Rema Morgan-Aluko (VP of Software Engineering, Fandango)
• Abdul Abdullah (Founder & CEO of Culture Management Group and Afrochella Festival)
• And many, many momo

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Aside from networking, there is a lucrative opportunity for ambitious entrepreneurs through a pitch competition.

Startups in their early stages will be eligible to win $10,000, media exposure and more. To begin, submit a pitch application by April 11, 2022. Semi-finalists will be granted perks that include two tickets to AFRICON, a feature with Amplify Africa and more. Finalists will compete on the AFRICON Business and Tech Stage on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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There is much to look forward to at AFRICON, and the Afro Ball is definitely one of them. The ball is a fun, fashion-forward event with a purpose. As it went with a philanthropic motive, this year organizers are looking to raise $500,000 through a partnership with iHeartAfrica Foundation and ChakaBars. The funds will go towards helping a community in Goma, Congo resettle after being displaced by a volcanic eruption.

The event also celebrates the changemakers who work to honor the diaspora. Past honorees have included artist Jidenna, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Influencer Jackie Aina, Motown Records Chairman/CEO Ethiopia Habtemariam, and more.

 

[pete clemenza]

I'll definitely check it this out

 

[BlackJesus]

Soooo another useless conference where black folks sit around and talk in circles?

 

[Hoodoo Child]

Soooo another useless conference where black folks sit around and talk in circles?

 

[ORDER_66]

Man of they don't get together and plan to get those reparations from the British muthafukkas, What's the point?! I mean I'm just a lazy akata what do I know

 

[Groanman]

Exactly how will this put money in my pockets if I go?

Oh wait, I have to pay for tickets.

Never mind

 

[Cadillac]

hardly any africans in LA,

Houston would have been more suited for this than LA with all them Nigerians down there

 

[Buddy]

Soooo another useless conference where black folks sit around and talk in circles?

Have you ever actually networked?

 

[BlackJesus]

Have you ever actually networked?

1000 other similar conferences to network in. Why do I need another one?

 

[Buddy]

1000 other similar conferences to network in. Why do I need another one?

So why are you imposing on this one?

EDIT: don't even answer

 

[BlackJesus]

So why are you imposing on this one?

I’m really not. Just giving my two cents. This conference probably doesn’t add anything to anything

But take your happy self there and pay $700 for tickets since you seem to be a defender

 

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[get these nets]

I’m really not. Just giving my two cents. This conference probably doesn’t add anything to anything

But take your happy self there and pay $700 for tickets since you seem to be a defender

Usually, I'd just say that there's a difference of opinion. But the post about the event details that entrepreneurs will pitch in a competition for 10K .

This is probably the time to walk back the "probably doesn't add anything to anything line", most adults would walk it back.

That's not a lot of money, but depending on which stage of development your business is in, could be the difference between advancing to the next stage or folding the tent. The visibility of the event will also expose them to potential investors or collaborators.

 

[HandyWithTheSteel]

Soooo another useless conference where black folks sit around and talk in circles?

So it’s gonna be another State Of The Black Union

 

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