The Africa Peace Concert proudly marks the successful close of its fourth edition and ushers in its fifth season with a powerful message: “The Power of Collective Action.” The official launch event is taking place today, 23rd April 2025, at Four Points by Sheraton, Kampala, bringing together leaders, changemakers, artists, and youth from across the region committed to advancing peace through unity and creativity.
The Guest of Honour for the launch is Rotary International Director Nominee (RIDN) - Emmanuel Katongole, a respected philanthropist, business leader, and advocate for peace and reconciliation in Africa. The event features keynote addresses from distinguished speakers including Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor of Makerere University; Kin Kariisa, Group CEO of Next Media; and a representative Peace Fellow and alumni of the Makerere Rotary Peace Centre program—each sharing insights on mobilizing collective action for sustained peace across communities.
Now in its fifth edition, the Africa Peace Concert continues to grow as a platform that fuses music, art, dialogue, and grassroots engagement to promote peace, justice, and inclusive development. The fourth edition showcased diverse voices and performances from across the continent, igniting conversations and actions that resonated deeply within local and regional communities.
The 5th Africa Peace Concert is officially scheduled to take place on 1st November 2025 and will build on this momentum to further elevate the voices and efforts of African peacebuilders under the rallying call of collective impact.
“The launch of our fifth concert under the theme ‘The Power of Collective Action’ is both a celebration and a call to action,” said the Name of the chairperson or whoever is going to launch – Chairperson of the 5th edition. “Peace is not the work of one person, one sector, or one moment—it is the result of sustained united effort. We are excited to journey into this next chapter with renewed purpose.”
As the Africa Peace Concert enters a new phase, it reaffirms its commitment to amplifying the voices of youth, creatives, and peacebuilders who believe in a united, resilient, and peaceful Africa.