EMY Africa has announced the EMY Africa Washington, D.C. Soirée, a high‑level gathering scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art—one of the world’s most prestigious cultural institutions.
The event will convene influential African leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, creatives, diplomats, and changemakers from across the continent and the global diaspora.
Positioned against the backdrop of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one of the world’s biggest global events, the soirée is expected to become one of the most significant African diaspora convenings in the United States during the tournament period.
The gathering will serve as a strategic platform for forging partnerships, strengthening economic and cultural ties, and advancing conversations about Africa’s rising global influence.
The Washington, D.C. event marks a major milestone in EMY Africa’s international expansion and underscores the organisation’s mission to build a globally connected African community anchored in excellence, innovation, leadership, and impact.
For more than a decade, EMY Africa has established itself as one of the continent’s leading platforms for celebrating excellence. Through its awards, leadership forums, cultural initiatives, and strategic engagements, the organisation has honoured individuals whose achievements are transforming industries, shaping policy, driving innovation, and elevating Africa’s global profile.
With its focus now shifting to Washington, D.C., EMY Africa is extending that mission beyond the continent—creating a unique space where Africa’s most influential voices and its worldwide diaspora can connect, collaborate, and shape the future of African development and global engagement.
The soirée comes at a time when Africa’s diaspora is increasingly recognised as a powerful force in investment, innovation, diplomacy, culture, and economic growth. From Washington and New York to London, Toronto, and beyond, Africans across the world continue to drive global progress while maintaining strong ties to their heritage.
Hosting the event at the National Museum of African Art further elevates its significance. As one of the foremost institutions dedicated to African art, culture, and history, the venue provides an iconic setting for an evening centred on African achievement, influence, and opportunity.
Founder and Executive Director Daniel Kojo Soboh described the soirée as a bridge between Africa and its diaspora.
“EMY Africa Washington Soirée at the Smithsonian during the FIFA World Cup is more than a celebration; it is a powerful bridge connecting Africa with its diaspora across North America and the United States,” he said.
He added, “At a time when the world’s attention is on this region, we have a unique opportunity to showcase African excellence, strengthen cultural and economic ties, and deepen the bonds that unite Africans and people of African heritage globally.”
BY Prince Fiifi Yorke
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