At US-Africa Diaspora Summit: Cameroonian dev’t expert drums support for African youths.

The event which took place in the US was in line with commemorative activities to mark the 61st edition of the Africa Day as instituted by the African Union, AU. 

The 61st Anniversary of the Africa Day, it should be said, was held at the Adwa Memorial Museum in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. This was on May 20.

The Africa Day was observed under the theme: “Unlocking Africa’s potential through Diaspora engagement and entrepreneurship development”.

The Cameroonian’s youth-focused call came in addition to the interest of participants at the US-held event to push for the transformation of Africa through nurturing Diaspora engagement and entrepreneurial support in AU’s Agenda for 2063.

Africans who attended the event also dwelled on strengthening ties with African partners, enlightening, entertaining and bringing people together in peace, love and unity.

Known for his consistent interest in promoting African affairs across the globe, Bonghan said young people across Africa need actionable and transformative support to realise their dreams.

He highlighted his vision of providing support to youths through his Bright Light Project already being implemented in Cameroon, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.

Discussions also looked at intricate dynamics and new story ideas of various African countries. Participants also looked at how to improve African art and cultural movement on the global stage.

There was also emphasis on the number of Africans who leave their homes and families seeking for greener pastures in other continents of the world.

For three days, participants at the meeting dwelled on African unity and the continuous push for freedom. 

The event, held every year, is always to celebrate, create, maintain and increase awareness and showcase the cultural and ethnic traditions of African countries and the African Diaspora. 

At the end of the three-day summit, participants were given opportunities to showcase their culture through different attires.

This story was first published in The Guardian Post issue No3127 of Friday May 31, 2024