Afrovision X 2026, a landmark global festival produced by Grandieu Inc., is set to celebrate African and Caribbean creativity from June 1 to June 30, 2026, across Toronto, Brampton, and Mississauga, Canada. The month-long showcase will culminate in the prestigious Afrovision X Awards Gala, recognising individuals, institutions, brands, and organisations advancing the rapidly growing global creative sector. Nigeria has officially commenced its activation phase this month, led locally by Inspiro Productions.
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Afrovision X is a multi-disciplinary cultural and economic platform spanning fashion, film, music, theatre, visual arts, culture, and creative exchange. It is designed to position Africa’s creative economy prominently on the global stage. The festival will convene creatives, designers, musicians, filmmakers, artists, cultural institutions, governments, investors, brands, and diaspora communities from across Africa, the Caribbean, and the wider world. As a recognised powerhouse of African creativity, Nigeria is expected to play a central role, with the festival coinciding with the global World Cup period to further amplify international visibility.
The Nigerian activation will prioritise strategic mobilisation and partnerships ahead of the Canada showcase. Planned activities include stakeholder engagements with government and private sector institutions, sponsorship and partnership drives, creative community mobilisation across multiple disciplines, a Lagos-based international press conference, and the release of official participation guidelines for creatives, designers, filmmakers, musicians, performers, and exhibitors.
Speaking on the vision behind the festival, Lead Convener of Afrovision X 2026, David Bebiem, said the initiative is committed to showcasing African and Caribbean creativity at world-class standards. He noted that Nigeria is not just participating but leading, while also recognising the individuals and institutions shaping the sector’s growth. On local coordination, Ayoola Sadare, CEO of Inspiro Productions, described Afrovision X 2026 as a global marketplace for Nigerian creativity, adding that brands, creators, governments, and institutions are being mobilised to fully leverage the opportunity.
The AFROVISION X 2026 programme officially opens on June 1, 2026, with a spectacular opening ceremony in one of the Greater Toronto Area cities. The ceremony will feature a red-carpet “Journey Through Africa” immersive cultural showcase, live music and dance performances, capsule fashion previews, film trailers, curated art presentations, the premiere of the Afrovision X anthem, and a grand fireworks and light display.
Fashion Week follows from June 3 to June 7, showcasing runway presentations by leading and emerging African and Caribbean designers. The programme will also include panel discussions on “African Fashion on the Global Stage” and a style marketplace featuring both global and local brands.
The Film Festival, scheduled for June 9 to June 14, will spotlight Nollywood, Caribbean, and diaspora film premieres, socially impactful documentaries, industry roundtables on distribution and co-production, and spotlight sessions with renowned directors and actors.
From June 16 to June 20, Arts, Theatre, and Performing Arts take centre stage with theatre productions by celebrated playwrights, cultural storytelling nights, dance theatre, panels on the future of African theatre, emerging performer showcases, visual art exhibitions, workshops, and community engagement activities.
World Music Week, running from June 21 to June 27 and aligned with World Music Day, will feature major Afrobeat, Reggae, Soca, and fusion concerts, a Night of Legends tribute honouring African and Caribbean pioneers, music industry masterclasses, intimate unplugged sessions, and a vibrant World Music Day parade through the streets of Toronto.
The festival concludes on June 30, 2026, with the AFROVISION X Awards Gala, celebrating excellence across fashion, music, film, theatre, and the arts, while formally recognising patrons, sponsors, and supporters of the creative industry. The closing night will feature celebrity performances, sponsor recognition, fireworks, and a cultural after-party.
