Africa and its global diaspora took center stage at New York’s The Africa Center during the recent UN General Assembly through the private screening of “Amazing Grace: YorubaWorlds.” The immersive film, the brainchild of Haitian-American director Raynald Leconte, features Africa’s first Nobel laureate in literature, Wole Soyinka, and traces Yoruba cultural influence across the Americas and beyond. The event, which featured remarks from cultural leaders and diplomats, emphasized heritage as a vital engine for shared prosperity and global influence. A subsequent panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Malik Yoba, explored how storytelling and entrepreneurship can harness this cultural power to build Africa’s creative and economic future. The evening served as a vibrant call to action, urging continued collaboration to uplift diaspora connections and champion Africa’s narrative on the world stage.
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