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Celebrating the Cultures and Successes of Africa Australians and the New Africa

 “Serving all Victorians”   

 

 

Africa Day has been celebrated in Melbourne since 2012. Each year Africa Day is celebrated in partnership between Africa Day Australia, numerous African Australian community organizations and other organisations representing the broader Australian community.

 

 A central aim of the Africa Day organising committee is the fostering of cooperation and partnerships between diverse Australian African communities, NGOs, the broader Australian community and the international community. The networking focused on peace building, 

collaboration and development within the social, cultural and economic arena. An additional aim promotes fulfilment of the human potential by fostering individual empowerment, loving families and the public good. 

The week long celebrations covered several activities that began with the Emerge Street Festival on the 18 May; in partnership with Multicultural Arts Victoria, showcasing local African performing arts talent. 

African 

Africa's Got Talent



Africa’s Got Talent (AGT) is the performing arts competition of Africa Day Australia celebrations. 300 were in attendance to witness this youth talent quest which every year unleashes African Australian creative talents. Below are the winners for 2016. $5000. In prize money was distributed to the winners. In 2016 Frazer Mutumwa the General Manager of AGT did an amazing job making this even the best ever.

 

1st PLACE 
Name: Darius McGill
Country: Liberia
Act :Singer/Dancer

2nd PLACE
Name: RKM Fashions
Country: Malawi
Act :Fashion show

3rd PLACE
Name: Priscilla Mphande
Country: Malawi
Act : Singer

3rd PLACE (again) 
Name : Amadou Susa
Country: Gambia
Act: singer/instrumentalist

The most popular video 
Country: Mauritian and Seychelles Dance & African Drummers
Act :Singers/dancers/ African drummers

Africa Day Sports Festival 

 

Africa Day Sports Festival - “Living Healthy Active Lives” 

We had more than 100 participants at this year Africa Day Sports Festival. The completion included Netball, basketball and Soccer. 

Africa Day Melbourne 2016 - 28th May

Family and Youth Forum



The Family and Youth Forum focusses on collaboration and development within the social, cultural and economic arena. Additionally, the forum promotes human potential by fostering individual empowerment, loving families and the public good.

Dinner Gala - 



250 were in attendance at the Gala Dinner including members of the diplomatic corps, government organizations, members of various political parties and numerous community organizations.

 
Stephen Sibanda, the past president of Africa Day Australia here with his wife Shillar Sibanda (beside Robin Scott) was presented an award by Robin Scott (right), Minister of Finance and Multicultural Affairs for his tremendous work to make Africa Day Australia such a successful organisation. On the right is John Bellavance, vice-president of UPF in Australia and Africa Day Australia and beside John is Cecilia Rabecca Mphande the committee chair for the Family and Youth Forum

VIPS that attended the Gala Dinner:

  • Dr Stephen Rametse, President, Africa Day Australia

  • Mr Stephen Sibanda , immediate past president, Africa Day Australia

  • Mr Robin Scott MP, Minister for Multicultural Affairs

  • Ms Inga Peulich MP, Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs

  • The Hon Bruce Atkinson MP, President, Legislative Council

  • Ms Ellen Sandell MP, State Member for Melbourne

  • Ms Cindy McLeish MP, State Member for Eildon

  • Mr Adam Bandt MP, Federal Member for Melbourne

  • His Excellency Mr George Kanyamula Zulu, High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia

  • Mr Andrew Crisp, Deputy Police Commissioner, Victoria Police

  • Mr Peter van Vliet, Regional Director Victoria Tasmania, Department of Immigration and Border Protection

  • Dr Teresa de Fazio, Commissioner, Victorian Multicultural Commission

  • Rev. Jong Yoo, Oceania Region Director, Universal Peace Federation.

  • City of Melbourne Councillors

  • Dr Sarah white, Quit Victoria.

  • Representatives of the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria 

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