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A curated week in Lagos connecting the diaspora to Africa’s culture, business, and creative industries.

Amplify Africa Diaspora Week

Join a select group of founders, creatives, investors, and professionals for an immersive week in Lagos, Nigeria. Through curated experiences, private events, and cultural exploration, you’ll experience the energy shaping Africa’s future.

Lagos skyline, nightlife, art scene, beach clubs, entrepreneurs.

What Is Diaspora Week?

Amplify Africa Diaspora Week is a curated immersion experience designed for diasporans who want to engage Africa beyond tourism.

Over the course of 2 weeks in Lagos, delegates will explore the city through curated business conversations, cultural experiences, creative industry access, and unforgettable social events.

This is about experiencing Lagos with the right people and the right access.

WHY JOIN

WHY JOIN THIS EXPERIENCE

Curated Access

Meet founders, creatives, and leaders shaping Africa’s industries.

Diaspora Community

Connect with professionals from the US and global diaspora exploring opportunities in Africa.

Cultural Immersion

Experience Lagos through food, art, fashion, and music.

Unforgettable Experiences

From rooftop dinners to nightlife to private gatherings across the city.

KEY CULTURAL MOMENTS

Key Experiences

MOONSHOT BY TECH CABAL

Moonshot by TechCabal is a premier annual conference in Lagos, Nigeria, that convenes African founders, investors, and policymakers to discuss, showcase, and accelerate tech innovation across the continent.

LAGOS FASHION WEEK

Lagos Fashion Week (LagosFW) is a fashion platform that drives the Nigerian and ultimately, the African fashion industry; by bringing together buyers, consumers and the media to view the current collections of designers at a four (4) day event in the fashion capital of Lagos, Nigeria.

CANEX CREATIONS BY AFREXIMBANK

The CANEX Weekend, organized by Afreximbank, brings together creative professionals from Africa and the diaspora to showcase, network, and discuss business opportunities. It focuses on sectors like music, film, fashion, literature, and art, aiming to strengthen Africa’s creative economy through investment and collaboration.

AFRICA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (AFRIFF)

The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is a premier annual week-long event in Lagos, Nigeria, dedicated to showcasing African cinema, fostering talent, and bridging the gap between African filmmakers and the global industry.

ARTX LAGOS

ART X Lagos is West Africa’s premier international art fair to showcase contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora. Over the last 10 years, it acts as a cultural anchor featuring exhibitions, live music (ART X Live!), talks, and film, attracting thousands of visitors.

DIME EDUTAINMENT BY WORLD BANK

Through the World Bank program, DIME, Edutainment (entertainment-education) leverages media like movies, TV shows, social media, music, and games for educational and developmental goals.

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

Experiences During the Week

Welcome Reception

Kick off the week with a curated gathering of diaspora professionals and Lagos leaders.

Founder & Investor Conversations

Private discussions with entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders.

Creative Industry Access

Meet filmmakers, musicians, and designers shaping African culture globally.

Art & Culture Tours

Explore galleries, studios, and creative spaces across Lagos.

Curated Dining Experiences

Experience Lagos’ food scene through group dinners and tastings.

Lagos Nightlife

Experience the city’s iconic nightlife and music culture.

Two weeks. Two tracks.

Two Weeks. Two Tracks.

OCTOBER 26TH – OCTOBER 31ST, 2026

Week One of the immersion focuses on Nigeria’s rapidly expanding business and technology ecosystem, offering delegation members direct exposure to the companies, policymakers, investors, and innovators shaping the future of Africa’s largest economy. Participants will engage in high-level discussions, private meetings, and ecosystem visits designed to reveal both the opportunities and realities of doing business in Nigeria and across Africa.
This week is structured to facilitate strategic partnerships, investment conversations, and cross-border collaboration between U.S. leaders and Nigeria’s most influential economic actors.

LOCATION

Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos is one of the most vibrant cities in the world and the epicenter of African creativity, entrepreneurship, and culture.
From the rise of Afrobeats to one of the continent’s fastest-growing startup ecosystems, Lagos is shaping global culture and business.

Diaspora Week places you directly inside that energy.