ABOUT US
Afamefuna Inc. is a Chicago based 501c3 dedicated to bridging West African and African American experiences, through Igbo art, creativity, academics, food, music and culture.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to help humanity foster rootedness and connection to our collective African Heritage. Through a variety of carefully curated programming, we harness the power of design, dialogue, and academic research as transformative agents to stimulate, reactivate, elevate, and reimagine black culture
OUR gOALS
Protecting and preserving Igbo culture, history and indigenous practices
Creating diverse and equitable community programming
Supporting the Reclamation of African Heritage through performance and cultural events
Fostering cross cultural creativity and artistic innovation
Creating collaborative opportunities for the World’s African Studies departments
Offering educational internship and mentorship opportunities for BIPOC and African Diasporic Youth
oUR PROGRAMMING FOR CHICAGO 2023-2024
Academic conferences
Outdoor performances
Traditional Masquerade
Summer/spring artist showcases
Community dinners
Seminars
Retreats
Youth programming
Internships
To learn more about the our programs above, propose an event, or inquire about collaborative opportunities, please email us at nonprofit@okparahouse.com
Get In Touch.
Interested in working with Okpara House? Please send us an email with the subject line “Collaboration”. Attach any current work and a few sentences on how you envision a collaboration on our team. Or simply fill out the form below.