Africa Day

Columbus City Council and the Ohio African Chamber of Commerce are honoring Africa Day with an illumination celebration at City Hall.

This event will be outside City Hall (90 W Broad St) at the Portman Plaza facing W. Broad St. between N Front St. and Marconi Blvd.

Hosted by Columbus City Council, the 4th Annual Columbus Africa Day 2026 Celebration commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity, now known as the African Union. The celebration will honor not only the advancements and achievements of the diverse African communities in Columbus, but also the initiatives and projects that have empowered generations to preserve their cultural heritage while contributing to the city’s growth and vitality.

This year's show will have free food as well as an African market, performances and a keynote address from Grace Kambira. Remarks will also be given by Columbus City Councilmembers and leaders in the diaspora.

Free first-come-first-serve parking can be accessed at the Coleman Garage which can be accessed at 144 N Ludlow St.

Click here to RSVP for this year's event. For questions, please contact Suzan Mchao at symchao@columbus.gov.

About the Keynote Speaker

Grace Kambira is a dedicated banking professional, community advocate, and entrepreneur with a passion for helping individuals and small business owners achieve financial success. As a Branch General Manager at Huntington Bank and the founder of Gracious Holding LLC, she specializes in financial literacy, credit improvement, access to capital, and business development. Grace is deeply involved in supporting underserved communities, particularly immigrant and African-owned businesses, by connecting them with resources that promote growth and long-term financial well-being. She is known for her leadership, compassion, and commitment to empowering others to reach their full potential.