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XFP Productions has announced the inaugural XFP Afro Disability Arts Festival (ADAF), a continental celebration of the exceptional talent, culture, and resilience of persons with disabilities (PWDs).
The festival will be held in Lagos, Nigeria, in December 2026, under the theme “Celebrating Ability Through Creativity and Culture.”
Investigator news reports that ADAF 2026 aims to become Africa’s largest and most influential platform for showcasing the talents of PWDs, challenging cultural misconceptions and stereotypes, and promoting inclusivity and diversity.
The festival will feature a range of activities, including electrifying performances in music, dance, and comedy by disabled and non-disabled artists,an arts exhibition showcasing paintings, sculptures, and photography by talented disabled artists,a fashion runway featuring adaptive clothing and models with disabilities and the crowning of Miss & Mr. ADAF, who will serve as ambassadors for inclusive arts and culture
According to the Project Coordinator, Emmanuella Ekwuazi,the festival is designed to deliver tangible social and economic impact by influencing inclusive cultural policies, creating jobs and income opportunities for PWDs, and positioning Lagos and Nigeria as leading hubs for inclusive cultural innovation.
“Our goal is to amplify the voices of artists and creatives with disabilities across Africa and foster deep cultural inclusion,”
. “ADAF will build vital networks connecting artists, advocates, and sponsors, while offering corporate partners a platform to align their brands with global inclusion goals (SDGs 10 & 11), demonstrate real social responsibility, and achieve unparalleled visibility among diverse audiences.”she said.
For Anthony Jay Williams,CEO of XFP Production and XFP Afro Disability Arts Festival,he said,“the XFP Afro Disability Arts Festival is more than an event; it is a vision realized, a commitment to dismantling cultural and societal barriers,”
“Our mission is to build a world-class continental stage where artists and creatives with disabilities can freely express themselves, challenge bias, and achieve economic empowerment within the creative sector. This is a call to action for Africa to look beyond disability and embrace profound ability.”
Investigator news gathered that XFP Productions invites Corporate Partners, Government Agencies, Development Partners, and Media Organizations to join this transformative journey and invest in ability, not disability.
Supporting ADAF 2026 means advancing diversity, accessibility, and creative empowerment across Africa.
