# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Motherland Experience Festival 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 am
- **Event Description**: ?✨ AFRICA RISING: 54 NATIONS • ONE HERITAGE ✨?

We are honored to be in collaboration with the Motherland Experience Festival 2026, a unique cultural initiative designed to celebrate the beauty, diversity, heritage, innovation, and contributions of all 54 African nations.

This historic event will bring together African communities, cultural organizations, businesses, educators, artists, youth leaders, and friends of Africa to showcase the richness of our continent while strengthening unity, cultural understanding, and global collaboration.

? August 8, 2026
? Des Moines, Iowa, USA

As we prepare for this landmark celebration, we extend an open invitation to all African nations, Diaspora communities, embassies, cultural institutions, entrepreneurs, students, artists, and community leaders to participate and share their stories, traditions, achievements, and visions for the future.

Africa’s strength lies in its diversity. Through culture, education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration, we can build stronger connections that inspire future generations and promote greater understanding across communities and nations.

? One Motherland • One People • One Future ?

In Collaboration With:

Prophetess Dr. Marie Scott Wilson, PhD (Amb.)
Communications Director
Africans in Iowa for Empowerment (AIFE)

and

Mercy L. Issa
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Africans in Iowa for Empowerment (AIFE)

Members, Communications & Publicity Team
The Motherland Experience Festival
Des Moines, Iowa, USA ??

✨ Celebrating African Heritage • Community • Culture ✨

#MotherlandExperienceFestival
#AfricaRising
#54NationsOneHeritage
#AfricanHeritage
#AfricanDiaspora
#AfricanUnity
#CulturalDiplomacy
#Leadership
#CommunityEngagement
#GlobalCitizenship
#DesMoinesIowa
#Africa
#AIFE
#CulturalExchange
#InternationalDevelopment
#OneMotherlandOnePeopleOneFuture
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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/urbandale/the-motherland-experience-festival/200030427828358
- **Event Categories**: festivals, business, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Urbandale
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Golf View Estates
- **lat**: 41.638929
- **long**: -93.750601
- **full address**: Golf View Estates, Urbandale, Iowa, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Motherland Experience Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9afc9909e3e8f3695f710ad1e07b69575bc2b292f6802235ea68e284bce884f4-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir?v=1785911590

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Motherland Experience Festival  being held?
  - **A:** The Motherland Experience Festival  takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 am to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 am at Golf View Estates, Urbandale, Iowa, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Motherland Experience Festival ?
  - **A:** The Motherland Experience Festival  is organized by Gjphran-GAFN Global Justice Peace and Human Rights Advocacy Network.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Motherland Experience Festival  is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Urbandale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Motherland Experience Festival  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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