Hello & welcome to the 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 story with you as a part of this worthy endeavor to bridge countries as well as cultures within the African Heritage.
The BAAADU FESTIVAL is bridging the gap between the African Americans and the African Diaspora in Unity. The festival is a diverse community rich in culture, heritage, and knowledge represented by countries throughout the globe coming together to teach each other about our history, present, and future. In doing so, BAAADU reaches across continents to find extraordinary talent in business, entertainment, & cultural influence to create opportunities for people who otherwise would not have the voice or reach to share their talents with the world. We believe in creating these opportunities and re-educating the world.
We are committed to the re-education in America of Africans and African Americans and their absolute contribution to the human existence. We are achieving this goal by celebrating and highlighting the different and creative identities of people across the United States of America and Africa and the Diaspora through the lens of arts, culture, and heritage. This festival commemorates the historical roots and rich diversity of African Americans and Africans throughout the Diaspora by showcasing the enormous variety of cultural experiences from music, performing arts, health, education, entertainment, politics, environment, community engagement, economic empowerment, networking commerce opportunities, trade, cultural influence and nutrition as well as providing a vibrant marketplace rich in goods and commodities from around the world.
The BAAADU FESTIVAL is bridging the gap between the African Americans and the African Diaspora in Unity. The festival is a diverse community rich in culture, heritage, and knowledge represented by countries throughout the globe coming together to teach each other about our history, present, and future. In doing so, BAAADU reaches across continents to find extraordinary talent in business, entertainment, & cultural influence to create opportunities for people who otherwise would not have the voice or reach to share their talents with the world. We believe in creating these opportunities and re-educating the world.
We are committed to the re-education in America of Africans and African Americans and their absolute contribution to the human existence. We are achieving this goal by celebrating and highlighting the different and creative identities of people across the United States of America and Africa and the Diaspora through the lens of arts, culture, and heritage. This festival commemorates the historical roots and rich diversity of African Americans and Africans throughout the Diaspora by showcasing the enormous variety of cultural experiences from music, performing arts, health, education, entertainment, politics, environment, community engagement, economic empowerment, networking commerce opportunities, trade, cultural influence and nutrition as well as providing a vibrant marketplace rich in goods and commodities from around the world.
THE BAAADU VISION
This is a great opportunity to experience everything from business & trade opportunities to francophone music to global fashion designers, to a cinematic experience from movie makers across the seas, to an artisanal marketplace. Unlike any other festival, in our commitment to unify the Diaspora with the U.S. and other countries, BAAADU will travel around the world sharing our message of unity.... we are one!
Highlights of 2022
THREE DAY'S WITH BAAADU Recap
USA Edition 2022
USA Edition 2022
Day One: The BAAADU International Business Forum
Held on Friday, October 28, 2022
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THE BAAADU INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
- Networked with various businesses from around the world.
- Met Industry Titans from various industries within the Health, Education, Finance, Emerging Markets, and Entertainment Sectors.
- Cultivated Economic Empowerment and E-commerce opportunities.
- Provided access to Business Professionals
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Day two: The BAAADU Festival Concert
Held on Saturday, October 29, 2022
The BAAADU FESTIVAL CONCERT
Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills, California
Music:
The festival commemorates historical roots and rich diversity by showcasing the enormous variety of cultural experiences in music. Music has long been an integral part of the human existence. It has allowed us to bond socially. It can sooth a child’s cry or energize a crowd. Music more than ever crosses racial, economic and social barriers.
Musical genres continue to expand and change and is as vast as the imagination. Los Angeles is ready to rock to the rhythmic sounds of Afro-beat music to the French rock le musique de francophone. Some of our performers are Patsha Bay, Luis Price, Kevin Nash, Dani B. JAIA and others listed on the website. The BAAADU Festival also provides a platform for Artists to introduce, develop their brand, and collaborate with other Artists around the world.
The festival commemorates historical roots and rich diversity by showcasing the enormous variety of cultural experiences in music. Music has long been an integral part of the human existence. It has allowed us to bond socially. It can sooth a child’s cry or energize a crowd. Music more than ever crosses racial, economic and social barriers.
Musical genres continue to expand and change and is as vast as the imagination. Los Angeles is ready to rock to the rhythmic sounds of Afro-beat music to the French rock le musique de francophone. Some of our performers are Patsha Bay, Luis Price, Kevin Nash, Dani B. JAIA and others listed on the website. The BAAADU Festival also provides a platform for Artists to introduce, develop their brand, and collaborate with other Artists around the world.
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Day Three: BAAADU Fashion Show Gala Held on Sunday, October 30, 2022
The BAAADU Fashion Show
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Global Fashion Designers
Be in the room as we gracefully walk the runaway as our phenomenal fashion designers and exotic models display their remarkable talent for fashion. Fashion is a form of expression for both the creator and the wearer and BAAADU wants to promote these collections and the talented fashion designer behinds the walking works of art! We are creating interest among the public to spread awareness about the new arrivals from these designers and to increase their brand awareness.
The BAAADU Festival Fashion Show will attract many and is an excellent opportunity to make a statement. We stand by and welcome diversity and believe it is necessary to grant exposure to various trends and styles of clothing.
Be in the room as we gracefully walk the runaway as our phenomenal fashion designers and exotic models display their remarkable talent for fashion. Fashion is a form of expression for both the creator and the wearer and BAAADU wants to promote these collections and the talented fashion designer behinds the walking works of art! We are creating interest among the public to spread awareness about the new arrivals from these designers and to increase their brand awareness.
The BAAADU Festival Fashion Show will attract many and is an excellent opportunity to make a statement. We stand by and welcome diversity and believe it is necessary to grant exposure to various trends and styles of clothing.
BAAADU Models
THANK YOU to all the models who walked for the BAAADU Fashion Show. You were all amazing and truly made the show a success!
Amber Nicole
Charles Wiseman Christopher Ruiz Dani Burton Devyn Teems Grace Ojewole Harry Tucker Janae Bullock Jason Lang Jules Sharpe |
Mike Manuel
Mikee Roxx Mimi Caperton Nico Lima Nikita Sidorenko Oliver Thompson Olivia Mackell Patience Peketsa Pooja Somaiah Queen Shika |
Savannah Doss
Serghei Boldesco Shaneva Davis Sheba Tisha Reynaud Vanessa Calloway YvonneAlei Monroe |