Africa in Motion: A Livestream Celebration of African Innovation

Ujamaa Team 19 May 2025

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On June 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM WAT, Africa in Motion will light up screens across the continent and beyond with a vibrant livestream event celebrating African-led innovation, resilience, and progress. This exclusive experience, hosted in Lagos, Nigeria, brings together bold ideas, inspiring changemakers, and transformative partnerships driving advancements in health, economic opportunity, and more. Whether you’re tuning in solo or hosting a watch party, you’ll join ~400 in-person youth leaders, innovators, policymakers, and creatives for an unforgettable celebration of Africa’s future. Register now to be part of this movement shaping the continent’s next chapter!

What to Expect

A dynamic blend of panel discussions, storytelling, and musical performances designed to inspire and connect. Here’s what you’ll experience:

Discover how Africa is leading global progress through groundbreaking innovations in hospitals, labs, boardrooms, and communities.
Celebrate local solutions that drive lasting impact, rooted in African context and deserving of global recognition.
Be inspired by changemakers advancing equity, health, and opportunity, even amidst economic and global challenges.
Explore powerful partnerships fueling African-led innovation and trust-based collaborations for a thriving future.

From cutting-edge health technologies to community-driven economic solutions, Africa in Motion will showcase the people and ideas redefining what’s possible. Stay tuned for exciting updates on speakers, performances, and planned special moments!

Event Details

Date: June 4, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM livestream show starts
Duration: 75-minute show
Format: Curated program of panel discussions, storytelling, and musical performances
Audience: 400 in-person attendees include youth leaders, issue experts, advocates, innovators, policymakers, creatives + the Pan-African digital viewers online

As part of the livestream audience, you’ll connect with a diverse community of visionaries with a shared passion for progress.

Host a Watch Party

Amplify the Africa in Motion experience by hosting a watch party for your community, organization, or school! Gather friends, colleagues, or students to share in the inspiration and spark meaningful conversations. When you register, let us know if you’re planning a watch party—we’ll ask about your location, organization, expected attendees, and technical setup to help make your event a success. Want guided discussion questions to fuel post-livestream dialogue? We’ve got you covered. Your watch party could be the catalyst for local action, from universities in Nairobi to community centers in Johannesburg.

Why You Should Watch

Africa is already leading, and Africa in Motion is your chance to witness it firsthand. From Nigeria’s tech hubs raising $1.8 billion in 2024 to grassroots health innovations saving lives, the continent is writing the future of global progress. Despite economic shocks, African changemakers are proving that progress is possible, delivering results through local solutions and powerful partnerships. This livestream isn’t just a show—it’s a call to action to engage with Africa’s unstoppable momentum.