Africa Week 2025 in Helsinki: highlights of the week

AFAES ry organized Africa Week 2025 in Helsinki from May 19 - May 25, 2025. The goal of the week was to celebrate African cultures, support business and innovation between Finland and African countries, share modern African films and art, and encourage more interaction between African communities and Finnish society.
The event gave people in Helsinki a great chance to learn about the richness and variety of African cultures. The program was full of different activities, each day focusing on a special theme.
Highlights of the Week

Opening Day – Monday, May 19
The week started with a lively opening event, which included welcoming speeches, live performances, and the official opening of an African art exhibition. This set a positive tone for the rest of the week.

Beyond Borders: Journey Through The Wall of Art (PHOTO STORY) May 20, 2025

The second day of the ongoing African week event in Helsinki took place on Tuesday, May 20, at the Helsinki Urban Art Centre in Kinaporinkatu 2 A
Some of the finest artists from across Africa, such as Abolore Sobayo, Bokani, Kayode Olowu, Macoumba Ndiaye (who is also known as Maku Dakar), Michael Fashakin, and Olumide Jasanya, represented the culture of Africa and values of the continent via their artwork and insightful perspectives towards the future of their various countries.