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The BAAADU Festival
Bridging African Americans &
African Diaspora Unity Festival
Congo 
Cameroun 
Angola 
Sénégal 
Zambie 
Burundi 
Côte d’Ivoire 
Ouganda 
Turquie 🇹
🇷 Brésil Belgique 🇪 France 
Accepting Submissions:
movie, fashion, music, business forum, vendors
The 1st annual BRIDGING AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THE AFRICAN DIASPORA UNITY FESTIVAL also known as BAAADU Festival takes place in the beautiful City of Inglewood. The BAAADU FESTIVAL is an annual 3-day extravaganza celebrating and showcasing the different and creative identities of people through the prism of arts, film, music, and fashion across the African diaspora and the United States of America. This festival commemorates the historical roots and rich diversity of African Americans and Africans by showcasing the enormous variety of cultural experiences of music, performing arts, and entertainment while cultivating economic empowerment and networking opportunities.
BAAADU is accepting submissions for Movies (including Shorts), Music/Artists, Fashion Designers, and the Arts (all mediums). We are also offering Vendor Opportunities and seeking Volunteer.
For more information, go to www.baaadufestival.com.
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Friday, October 29, 2022 / 10am – 4pm
Baaadu Business Forum
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
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Saturday, October 30, 2022 / 10am – 8pm
1st Annual BAAADU Festival
Jr. Park (known as Centinela Park)
700 Warren Ln, Inglewood, CA 90302
*FREE / Private Cabanas & VIP Seats are avail.
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Sunday, October 31, 2022 / 5am – 11pm
Charted Bus Day Trip to Las Vegas
Pick up and drop off location:
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
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Hello and welcome to the 1st Annual BRIDGING AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THE AFRICAN DIASPORA UNITY FESTIVAL (the BAAADU FESTIVAL, also known as BAAADU Festival Inc.). We are honored to share our mission and history with you as part of this noble endeavor to bring countries and cultures closer together within Africa’s heritage. This year’s event will capture the spirit of coming together to celebrate diversity and pay tribute to the homeland.
The BAAADU FESTIVAL is an annual 3-day extravaganza celebrating and showcasing the different and creative identities of people across the United States of America and Africa and the diaspora across the prism of arts, culture and heritage. This festival commemorates the historical roots and rich diversity of African Americans and Africans from across the diaspora by showcasing the enormous variety of cultural experiences of music, performing arts, health, education, entertainment, politics, environment, community engagement, economic empowerment, networking opportunities, and nutrition while providing a vibrant market rich in goods and raw materials from all over the world.
Three-day Festival
Day One
Friday 28 October 2022
10:00am – 4:00pm
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
The BAAADU Business Forum
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Network with various companies from around the world.
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Meet industry Titans from a variety of sectors in healthcare, education, finance, emerging markets and entertainment.
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Opportunities for economic empowerment and e-commerce.
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Individual workshops offered for targeted group discussions.
Friday 28 October 2022
(TBD – quota upon participation)
Premier My Movie-A Hollywood Cinematic Experience
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The BAAADU festival also offers the opportunity to screen your film in a top-notch theater in Los Angeles, California.
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Join us on our dedicated journey to support, develop and present beautiful stories from around the world on the big screen.
Day Two
Saturday, October 29, 2022
10:00am – 8:00pm
Edward Vincent Jr. Park (known as Centinela Park)
700 Warren Ln, Inglewood, CA 90302
The 1st Annual BAAADU Festival
The BAAADU festival is considered the vanguard of many cultural events to come. It will be an opportunity to share the multitude of talents and skills that are ingrained in our rich culture. The festival will rekindle awareness and acceptance of diversity.
This year’s festival theme will focus on capturing creativity and amplifying the voices of people across continents. We will create pathways to reimagine African and African American identities alongside thought-leaders and celebrities in the arts, culture, and the community. Spend the day with us as we invite you into our home.
This festival commemorates historical roots and rich diversity by showcasing the enormous variety of cultural experiences from music, performing arts, health, education, entertainment, politics, environment, community engagement, economic empowerment, networking commerce opportunities and nutrition as well as providing a vibrant marketplace rich in goods and commodities from around the world.
BAAADU Festival is a traveling festival bringing our message of unity around the world.
Day Three
Sunday, October 30, 2022
5:00am – 11:30pm
(Quota on participation)
Charted Bus Day Trip to Las Vegas
Pick up and drop off location:
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Day-Trip to Las Vegas
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Known as the ultimate playground, the city is colorful and vibrant, making it an ideal destination for various travelers looking to explore its entertainment, and cuisine.
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The Las Vegas strip,one of the most famous streets in the world, is always buzzing. Home to many hotels like the Bellagio, Caesars Palace and the Stratosphere, the Strip also offers endless food and drink options, not to mention a chance to win try your luck at the Roulette Table.
Accepting Submissions:
movie, fashion, music, business forum, vendors
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