Welcome
to the Royalty Heritage event! Come and celebrate the greatness of our
ancestors as we honor their contributions to our society. Discover the
legacy of African royalty and their impact on shaping our culture and
heritage.
Royalty Heritage - Kings & Queens is a family-oriented event filled
with learning through history, culture, traditions, visual and
performing arts, from various communities and backgrounds fostering
unity and celebrating the beauty of diversity.
Join
us this January 17, 2026, in the heart of Washington, D.C. for an
extraordinary celebration of African and people of African descent
heritage and culture! Curated by the Louis Diène Faye Foundation (LDFF);
a nonprofit foundation committed to fostering creativity, unity, and
empowerment, this captivating event promises to be a regal experience
like no other. Immerse yourself in the multidisciplinary arts, culture,
and humanities. From vibrant performances to thought-provoking
exhibitions, we’ll honor the richness of Africa’s past, present, and
future.
The Royalty Heritage event is one of the most unique cultural events
that provides a diverse platform for underserved, underrepresented, and
overlooked artists and performers, promotes cultural understanding,
creates positive social impact, and embraces the power of tradition,
education, and celebration. This event promotes the achievements and
contributions of Africans and people of African ancestry through art,
music, theater, fashion, design, dance, drumming, spoken word, comedy,
and storytelling from various communities and backgrounds fostering
unity and celebrate the beauty of diversity.
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Doors Open at 4 pm
Vendor Expo
Retail, crafts, Service Providers & Sponsors
Food & Drinks Vendors/Catered
Red Carpet Entrance & Media Interviews
Time: 5 pm – 5:45 pm
VIP Meet & Greet for only VIP Guests
Cocktail Reception, Exhibition & Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Registration & VIP Meet & Greet Tickets required
Time: 6 pm – 7 pm
Showtime
Performances including Student Shows, Naming Ceremony, and Awards Ceremony.
7:15 pm to 11 pm
Limited free, discounted, and early bird tickets are available now
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/royalty-heritage-kings-queens-registration-1696444353729
Location: UDC Theater of the Arts Auditorium – Performing Arts−Building 46-West
4200 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008. Van Ness-UDC Metro Station (Red Line).
Windom Pl, NW, Washington, DC 20008 located near the intersection of Connecticut Ave NW and Windom Place NW on the University of the District of Columbia UDC campus.
Join us:
To celebrate our 10th Year Anniversary of Community Service in Washington, DC.
- To celebrate the achievements of our team, pioneers, leaders, and volunteers in African and People of African Descent arts, music, dance, film, literature, community service, and culinary traditions.
The two-day events include workshops, art exhibits, vendor expo, a red-carpet entrance, photo sessions, media interviews, VIP Meet & Greet cocktail reception, Ethiopian coffee ceremony, performances including student shows, naming ceremony, and awards ceremony.
The show features Grammy Award Winning Singer-Songwriter, Grammy Nominee World historian and musician, an ancestral Master Drummer, a poet, a playwright and teacher, renowned filmmaker, fashion designers, performers, special guests, speakers and more.
Dress Code
Cocktail Attire/Royalty Attire/Formal or semi-formal, Attire/African attire/ Dress to Impress with African Flair.
We celebrate heritage and culture and invite you to join in this celebration!
Volunteers
We are always looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers.
Donations
Donations of any kind are always welcomed and appreciated. All donations/contributions are tax deductibles.
Sponsorship Opportunities and Partnerships,
Please contact us
SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIPfayefoundation2008@gmail.com or 202 845 9884 Hotel Hotel information will be announced soon. Please check back for details on a special block of rooms for attendees Don’t miss out on this unforgettable journey to the Motherland. Join us for a night of celebration, connection, and community! Thank you for your support. For Ticket Information Registration/Ticket is required https://www.eventbrite.com/e/royalty-heritage-kings-queens-registration-1696444353729
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