African Diaspora Community
AFROMAHA
Connect, Create, and Inspire — celebrating the vibrant tapestry of African culture in the heart of the Midwest.
8,500+
2025 Attendees
$2.1M
Economic Impact
76
Vendors
16
Corporate Partners
4
Festival Cities
Afro Fest Omaha 2026Saturday Sept 05 · 2PM–10PMSonny’s Builders District · Downtown OmahaConnect · Create · InspireTech Day · Sept 04 · Millwork Commons
Who We Are
BUILT BY AFRICANS IN NEBRASKA
AfrOmaha is an organization created by Africans living in Nebraska whose mission is to connect people, foster creativity, and engage the African diaspora in the local community. We are more than a festival — we are a platform, a movement, a community.
Our goal is to provide a lasting platform that celebrates African culture, fosters unity, and promotes understanding across Omaha and beyond.
01
CONNECT
Establishing networks, bringing people together to celebrate African culture and strengthening community ties.
02
CREATE
Creating opportunities to highlight achievements and contributions of Africans in the community.
03
INSPIRE
Inspiring others to find their voice while nurturing a sense of belonging and identity in their cultural heritage.
Our Events
WHAT WE CREATE
New in 2026
EXPANDING THE MOVEMENT
Cultural · Educational
BOMA EDUCATION VILLAGE
An immersive journey through Africa’s Heritage, Creativity, Music, Innovation, and Futurism at Afro Fest — with your Passport in hand.
Technology · AI · Innovation
AFRO FEST TECH DAY
Bridging heritage with the horizon. Powered by Google — AI panels, hands-on workshops, and STEM education at Millwork Commons. Sept 04.
Bimonthly · Professional Women
BRUNCH N’ GROWTH
A high-energy knowledge-sharing event empowering professional women and entrepreneurs with speakers, networking, and actionable growth strategies.
