Dancing African women in traditional attire
African festival celebration with drummers
August 15-21, 2027 • Source of the Nile, Jinja, Uganda

NILE VALLEYRe-Union Festival

"I am because we are" - Join the sacred pilgrimage to the Source of the Nile where Africans in the diaspora reconnect with their roots at the cradle of humanity.

17,000
Expected Pilgrims
$22M
Economic Impact
54
African Nations

The Sacred Journey Home

From the cradle of humanity to the diaspora and back - discover why the Source of the Nile calls to every African soul

200,000 Years Ago

The Beginning

Modern humans first emerged in the Nile Valley and East Africa. Archaeological evidence shows our ancestors lived along these sacred waters, making this the true birthplace of humanity.

Joyful African woman with traditional face paint
5,000 Years Ago

Great Civilizations

The Nile Valley gave birth to the world's greatest civilizations - Ancient Egypt, Nubia, and Ethiopia. These kingdoms were centers of learning, spirituality, and human achievement.

African festival drummers in traditional clothing
400 Years Ago

The Great Dispersal

Through slavery and colonization, millions of Africans were scattered across the globe. Yet the spiritual connection to the motherland and the Source of the Nile remained unbroken.

African women in traditional celebration attire
August 2027

The Great Return

Now is the time for the great homecoming. The Nile Valley Re-Union Festival calls all Africans back to their spiritual source - to heal, reconnect, and build the future together.

African drummer representing the great return

"The river that gave birth to civilization now calls its children home"

The Pan-African Dream

Reconnecting Africans in the diaspora with their roots at the cradle of humanity — the Source of the Nile.

Diaspora Homecoming - Community gathering under acacia trees

Diaspora Homecoming

A spiritual journey for Africans worldwide to reconnect with their ancestral homeland and reclaim their identity.

Sacred Pilgrimage - Traditional African man in ceremonial dress

Sacred Pilgrimage

Establish the Source of the Nile as a permanent pilgrimage site and rallying point for all Africans.

Continental Unity - Traditional African ceremonial face paint and dress

Continental Unity

Advancing Pan-Africanism and the African Union Agenda 2063 through cultural revival and economic cooperation.

Festival Objectives

Five pillars driving Africa's cultural and economic renaissance

Tourism & Culture

Boost international tourism while preserving Africa's diverse cultural heritage

Diaspora Engagement

Mobilize the African Diaspora to relocate, invest, and holiday in Africa

Trade & Investment

Strengthen global African cooperation in business, trade, and industry

Identity & Education

Inspire Africans to rediscover their roots through cultural interconnection

Pan-African Unity

Serve as a vanguard for a united Africa in line with AU Agenda 2063

Royal Kingdoms & Cultural Institutions

Partnering with Uganda's traditional kingdoms and cultural institutions

Buganda Kingdom

Buganda Kingdom

Central Uganda

Ancient Bantu civilization

Busoga Kingdom

Busoga Kingdom

Eastern Uganda

Source of the Nile guardians

Bunyoro Kingdom

Bunyoro Kingdom

Western Uganda

Ancient Kitara Empire

Tooro Kingdom

Tooro Kingdom

Western Uganda

Mountain kingdom heritage

Our Partners & Supporters

Building the movement with trusted organizations across Africa and the diaspora

African Union

African Union

Continental Body

Supporting Agenda 2063 implementation

Uganda Tourism Board

Uganda Tourism Board

Government Partner

Promoting cultural tourism

Ministry of Tourism Uganda

Ministry of Tourism Uganda

Government Ministry

Cultural heritage preservation

Buganda Kingdom

Buganda Kingdom

Traditional Kingdom

Royal cultural partnership

Become a Partner

Join organizations, governments, and businesses supporting the largest Pan-African cultural movement of our time.

Nile Valley Pilgrimage

Join the Sacred Pilgrimage

Answer the call of your ancestors. Return to the Source of the Nile and be part of Africa's renaissance.