About Kwabo Festival
KWABO means "welcome" in Fon, a dialect from Benin. Beyond its literal meaning, KWABO encompasses the welcoming spirit of guests by members of the villages in both Togo and Benin. The local community would gather to celebrate the guests’ arrival by dancing, singing and playing music.
Produced by Gracieuse Amah, Founder and Creative Director of Kwabo Events, KWABO Fest returns from July 19th to September 21st 2025. This year the program includes 9-week artist led incubator program in 4 different artforms, a cultural talk, a performance night featuring incubator participants and local artists,djs, photography exhibition and video projections, a community meal and more...
As the previous editions, Kwabo festival is culminating with public performances and events during the week of international peace day. You would have understood Kwabo Festival is all about community and peace building using arts as a medium to foster cultural dialogue and understanding while providing outlets for creative self-expression.
Your cultural heritage is your strength, your richness, and a crucial piece in shaping the collective. You all have a role to play in writing our collective story of belonging. Celebrate the power of coming together as one.
Reflect, explore and express your cultural identity. No prior experience is required. All you need to be is a willing, curious human who wants to be involved in something creative and fun!
Step into this collective expression & choose your work of art:
Dance & Storytelling
led by Gracieuse Amah - Founder of Kwabo Events & Julie Minaai (African modern and traditional dances, Contemporary)
Song writing & Singing
led by Liona Tatafu and the Halo Choir Ensemble (Soul, South African)
Spoken Word
led by Tariro Mavondo and Thubani Tshuma
Photography
led by Nighty Okot & Sean Okkai
DISCLAIMER: EACH WORKSHOP IS HELD AT DIFFERENT DATES & TIMES. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY WHEN BOOKING