The Africa-America Institute (AAI) is honored to announce that His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, will participate in the Presidential Fireside Chat at AAI’s 40th Annual Awards Gala on September 24, 2024 in New York City.

President Akufo-Addo’s participation continues Ghana’s long-standing partnership with AAI and its mission to bridge Africa and its diaspora to catalyze a more sustainable and equitable world. As the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence, Ghana has served as a beacon for Pan-Africanism and a gateway for diaspora engagement.

Under the theme of “Bridging Cultures, Igniting Futures” AAI’s 40th Annual Awards Gala will be a celebration of the contributions and achievements of African and Diasporan visionaries in Education, Arts and Culture across Africa and its Diaspora. We look forward to announcing more of our exciting line up of 2024 Honorees in the coming weeks.

Learn more about the gala, tickets, and sponsorship at: https://www.aaiafrica.org/gala-2024