AfriFEST is a family-friendly, open-air, community event hosted by a number of partnering African organizations, including the Nigerian-American Multicultural Council and the African Students Association at Houston Baptist University, among others. This premier event draws over 3000 people to the Houston Baptist University campus where dozens of booths, food, music, and activities await, creating an enticing blend of art, culture, music, and dance and an opportunity for attendees to “Experience Africa.”
The objective of AfriFEST is to connect Houstonians to the people, arts, and cultures of Africa by bringing various groups together to facilitate culture exchanges via informal methods. We believe that by sharing our cultures with Houstonians, we can spotlight the positive values of Africa. The first festival was held in 2012 and has grown to the signature event it is today. The festival will
showcase the rich and diverse cultures of various African countries. It will feature a variety of entertainment, including live music, games, fashion, ethnic food, and kids’ activities. The festival attracts people of all ages and from a plethora of backgrounds and is a forum to celebrate and recognize the critical relationships between the United States and African nations.
If you are interested, please visit the following site to sign up as a volunteer for AfriFest 2018 and we will get in touch with you.
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2361291/false#/invitation
We provide refreshments for all volunteers. Also, each volunteer qualifies for a free NAMC T-shirt. However, we encourage volunteers to commit at least 3hours to the event.
