A global day of celebration and liberation for Afro hair

10th World Afro Day

Thanks to everyone who took part in the 10th World Afro Day!

 

Millions online and attendees in person, joined the FRO Festival, a three-day street takeover, bringing our 10th celebration to Lower Stable Street, Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross, London. 

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FRO Festival Highlights

WAD Wondermarket
Community Catwalk
Flowers & ‘Fro workshop
Afro After-School Club
WAD Radio Show
Free hair & Scalp checks
Festival Food Finale

FRO Festival Brochure

Celebration

September 15th, marks the 10th World Afro Day, a global day of celebration and liberation of Afro hair and identity with an estimated reach of 1.5 billion.

 

Since 2017, our work has influenced the UN, UK government, EHRC, education unions, the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA), global brands, international media and major celebrities.

Check out the Celebration section of the site to learn more.

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Liberation

World Afro Day CIC is the organisation working towards Afro hair freedom in every area of life, for every generation.

We focus on HEEP,
Health, Education, Employment and Policy.

Check out our Liberation section of the site to learn more.

 

Everyone is welcome on this journey.

Our impact

A global impact that keeps growing

Our vision is Afro hair freedom in every area of life, for every generation.

2017

Viral + UN Endorsed

2019

Hair Equality Report

2020

1BN reach

2022

EHRC School Hair Guidance

2023

Workplace Hair Acceptance Report

2024

UK Parliament Event

2025

A Guinness World Record

2026

10th World Afro Day + Fro Festival

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Seen, heard and shared

The movement making headlines.

World Afro Day has helped take the conversation about Afro hair, identity and equality to audiences around the world.

WAD Wondermarket

More than a marketplace, it’s a market movement.

The WAD Wondermarket is a curated affiliate marketplace from World Afro Day®. It is a one-stop online shopping experience bringing together trust-focused hair products, accessories, clothing and lifestyle brands in one place.

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