Festival Schedule

SHAKARA JUNCTION - DAY 1

Shakara Sessions: How Music Shapes Art, Fashion, and Tourism

Dare Aliu - TDA Couture

Music is more than sound—it’s a cultural driver that influences how we create, dress, and even travel. From festival fashion trends to tourism economies built around music events and iconic cultural landmarks, music sits at the intersection of creativity, commerce, and community. This panel will explore how music shapes artistic expression, inspires fashion movements, and fuels global tourism, highlighting the opportunities for collaboration across industries.

SHAKARA HIGH

SHAKARA AFTER DARK x TO BE ANNOUNCED1

SHAKARA JUNCTION - DAY 2

Shakara Sessions: Women Shaping the Future of Music and Entertainment

Christelle Kayibi - Sony Music Africa

This session will highlight how women in music and entertainment are redefining creativity, leadership, and cultural influence in a rapidly evolving industry. Panelists will share their journeys, discuss the challenges and opportunities of navigating a historically male-dominated field, and explore how innovation, authenticity, and community are driving change. The conversation will inspire future generations of women creators, executives, and entrepreneurs to carve their own paths.

SHAKARA MOTION

SHAKARA JUNCTION - DAY 3

Shakara Sessions: Powering the Global Music Economy Through Payments & Tech

Music has always been borderless, but monetization often isn’t. Artists and creators across Africa and emerging markets are going global—but face challenges in receiving fair, fast, and seamless payments. This panel explores how innovations in fintech are transforming music distribution, fan-to-artist transactions, live event ticketing, and cross-border royalties. The conversation will unpack how infrastructure like Flutterwave enables musicians, platforms, and fans to connect financially without friction.

SHAKARA WAVE

SHAKARA AFTER DARK x OBI'S HOUSE

SHAKARA JUNCTION - DAY 4

SHAKARA GOSPEL

MAGPSALMS

Experience Gospel Day at Shakara Festival, where faith meets flair. Join a high-energy celebration of praise with soul-stirring music from top gospel artists. Feel the joy and powerful worship at the festival's uplifting highpoint!