AWA Niagara Festival 2025

Niagara Falls, Ontario — African Women Acting (AWA), the leading pan-African not-for-profit organization, is thrilled to announce the return of the AWA Niagara Festival on August 16th and 17th, 2025, at the scenic City Hall grounds in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

The 2025 AWA Niagara Festival is a vibrant, two-day celebration featuring dynamic performances, engaging workshops, artisan vendors, and cultural experiences highlighting talents from Africa, the diaspora, and beyond. The festival expects to welcome over 6,000 attendees including families, youth, adults, and visitors from diverse backgrounds making it one of the region’s most anticipated multicultural events.

Special guests will include government dignitaries, corporate sponsors, CEOs, business owners, leaders of women’s and Indigenous organizations, artist collectives, community activists, and media personnel, all gathering to foster cross-cultural collaboration and dialogue.

Festival Performance Schedule

Saturday, August 16
Registration: $20 one day / $30 both days
12:00pm – 12:30pm: African Dance Workshop (Candy Musiyoka & DJ Damz)
1:30pm – 2:00pm: African Dance & Dj Damz
2:00pm – 3:55pm: DJ Moussa – Live DJ Set
4:00pm – 5:00pm: Dahlia Anderson – Reggae Music
5:15pm – 6:15pm: Infrared Music – Calypso Music
6:00pm – 7:00pm: Lady Son – Afrobeat & Cuban Music
8:00pm – 9:00pm: Amadou Kienou – West African Music
9:15pm – 10:00pm: DJ Moussa – Global Music & Festival Closing Set

Sunday, August 17
12:00pm – 12:30pm: African Dance Workshop & Dj Damz
1:30pm – 2:00pm: African Workshop & DJ Damz
2:00pm – 3:55pm: DJ Moussa – Live DJ Set
4:00pm – 5:00pm: Brandon Agnew and the Night Shadows – Live Band
5:15pm – 6:15pm: Okay Camper – Live Band
6:40pm – 7:40pm: Sillasky – Live Performance
8:00pm – 9:00pm: Quincy Bullen – Live Performance
9:15pm – 10:00pm: DJ Moussa – Closing Set & Festival Wrap-Up

Festival Highlights

· Curated Craft Exhibition – Showcasing local vendors, artisans and unique creations.

· Global Cuisine – Food vendors offering a taste of Africa and the world.

· Community Booths – Local businesses, sponsors, and organizations.

· Inclusive & Welcoming – Open to all ages, nationalities, and backgrounds.

“This festival is not just a celebration—it’s a platform for empowerment, creativity, and unity,” said Sonia Aimy, Executive Director of AWA. “We are proud to bring together artists, communities, and leaders to spotlight the talents of Black women and their counterparts, and to build bridges across cultures.”

The AWA Niagara Festival is especially dedicated to people of African descent, the Black community, the African Diaspora, and all who share an interest in African arts, music, and culture.

About African Women Acting (AWA)

AWA is a pan-African not-for-profit organization promoting women’s empowerment, mentoring, and the preservation and presentation of African culture through the arts. AWA’s programs support artists across all genders and foster mentorship, innovation, and cultural exchange.