By Lubem Gena
The Africa Celebrates Youth Forum is set to return with renewed energy and greater opportunities, following the success of its 2025 edition.
The previous edition brought together young innovators, emerging leaders and promising talents from across the African continent.
The 2025 edition of the forum was widely described as a vibrant platform for inspiring conversations, networking and collaboration, providing African youths with opportunities to exchange ideas, showcase their potential and explore pathways for personal and professional development.
Building on the success of the previous edition, organisers have expressed optimism that this year’s programme will be bigger, more impactful and more inclusive, further strengthening its position as a platform for youth engagement and continental collaboration.
Africa Celebrates is organised by Legendary Gold Limited and Afronova, in collaboration with the African Union, with support from a diverse coalition of governmental, diplomatic, corporate and media partners.
Among the partners are the Ministry of Tourism of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; the Embassies of Nigeria, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire and Colombia; the European Union Mission to the African Union; PG Records; MultiChoice (DStv); Ocean Wave Group; and Kana TV.
Ethiopian Airlines is the official airline for the programme.
The forum is expected to provide a unique convergence of young Africans and stakeholders interested in youth development, innovation, entrepreneurship, culture and continental cooperation.
With Africa’s youthful population increasingly recognised as a major driver of the continent’s future economic and social transformation, platforms such as the Africa Celebrates Youth Forum are expected to play an important role in connecting emerging leaders with opportunities, institutions and networks capable of supporting their ambitions.
The organisers have consequently invited individuals, organisations and institutions interested in participating or partnering with the initiative to come on board as the programme builds towards another impactful edition.
For participation and partnership opportunities, interested persons and organisations can visit www.africacelebrates.com.
