Aligning with the broader theme of sovereignty, this year celebrated the Ikenga as a symbol of self-determination. It highlighted the power of the individual to shape their own destiny without external validation.

Focused on passing the Ikenga values to African youth. The event blended traditional storytelling with modern career coaching, showing how ancestral values apply to 21st-century professional goals.

A practical look at the Ikenga as a symbol of entrepreneurship. The event featured workshops for SMEs and students on using determination and strategic “effort” to build sustainable businesses.

This edition explored how the Ikenga spirit helps individuals lead their communities. Discussions centered on how personal accountability (the “Right Hand”) leads to stronger collective growth for the diaspora.