Afrobeats Dance Party for Congo

💃🏾🥁 We’re dancing for Congo! Join us for an evening of Afrobeats, live drumming, musicians, and traditional African dance as we celebrate Congo Week hosted by @Congofriends and stand in solidarity with the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026⏰ 7 PM until📍 The Palace Restaurant and Lounge, 200 Graces Way

Why We Dance for Congo:

Mining in the Congo has been linked to human rights abuses, the exploitation of its people and land, and environmental harm. Meanwhile, the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, data centers, and the devices we use every day is increasing demand for energy, infrastructure, and minerals that power our digital world. We must confront the human and environmental costs behind our big tech and consumption.

But Congo is more than its struggles and its resources. Congo is its people, its cultures, its creativity, its music, its dance, and its enduring spirit.

Across the African continent and throughout the Diaspora, rhythm and movement have carried our histories, strengthened our communities, and sustained our resistance. We dance to celebrate life, honor our ancestors, affirm our humanity, and stand together in the pursuit of justice and liberation.

Join us for:🔥 An Afrobeats dance party🥁 Live drumming and musicians💃🏾 Afrobeats dance instruction🌍 Traditional African dance instruction❤️ Community, culture, and solidarity🤝 An opportunity to donate in support of the people of Congo

💚 Suggested donations are welcome on a pay-what-you-can basis. Every contribution matters.

This event is part of the global observance of Congo Week, October 18–24, hosted by Friends of the Congo, with participating organizations around the world working to raise awareness and advance peace, justice, and human dignity.

📣 Partners include:

National Action Network of Columbia

Voyage Farms

The Viiibration

The Kumbaya Canvas

Bring your joy. Bring your energy. Bring your solidarity.