Manny Ita –
The Eko Africa Legacy Summit is set to take place from May 15 to 16 at the Eko Convention Centre, bringing together cultural leaders, tourism experts, hospitality executives, creatives, investors, and policymakers to discuss the future of African identity within the global travel industry.
Organisers said the summit aims to reimagine the role of African culture in tourism and hospitality by promoting authentic storytelling, heritage preservation, cultural innovation, and sustainable destination development across the continent.
The event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, exhibitions, cultural showcases, and networking sessions focused on how African traditions, arts, cuisine, fashion, music, and historical narratives can become stronger drivers of tourism growth and international engagement.
Participants are expected to explore opportunities for positioning African cities and cultural experiences as premium global travel destinations while strengthening local economies through creative and heritage-based industries.
Industry stakeholders say the summit reflects a growing movement to reshape global perceptions of Africa by highlighting the continent’s cultural richness, entrepreneurial creativity, and expanding influence within international hospitality and tourism markets.
The gathering is also expected to encourage collaborations between governments, private investors, tourism operators, and cultural institutions seeking to build more inclusive and culturally driven tourism ecosystems across Africa.
