BantuFest

UNITING CULTURES THROUGH ART

WELCOME TO BANTUFEST

BantuFest is a a 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation based in Los Angeles, California in the United States of America. Bantu means “people”, all of us united. You cannot be happy alone. So, we use the title ‘BantuFest’ to reflect the character of festive and amazing people from different walks of life, coming together for a great transformative cause, united by culture and arts.

BantuFest media

Freedom Anthem Official Video

Uniting Cultures Through Art.

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REGIONAL CAL BLACKCHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS

19th Annual Small Business Gala Awards

FRIDAY | 10th November – LOEWS HOLLYWOOD

BantuFest ?

FOUNDERS NOTES

When I had an idea to start a festival that celebrates different arts and cultures here in the US, I could never have predicted how big of an impact it would create. To me, this organisation is my way of celebrating culture and touching as many lives as I can – and you’re all welcome to join me.  

Saava Karim

President

Testimonial
BantuFest is going to make the world a better place to be. Thanks to the organizers. I can’t wait to attend every year!
Linda Weinberg
Ceo | Right Choice In-home Care Agency

our vision and mission

 Like every great idea, the BantuFest Organisation had a vision and mission behind it long before it
became a reality
.

MISSION

 A society of acceptance, growth and development brought about by kindness and the unity born from it. We believe in the power of lending a hand – because changing a world often starts with changing a life. This is the world we hope to achieve as the BantuFest Organisation, one smile at a time

VISION

 To promote cultures, improve lives and inspire a generation of individuals that understand, uplift and work together towards a better tomorrow. Through the BantuFest Organisation, we hope to be a ray of hope for the many who need it – a place to find refuge when nowhere feels like home.

Meet Our Team!

An organisation is only as strong as the people behind it, which is why BantuFest is comprised of intelligent, hardworking and passionate individuals that work perfectly together to form the ultimate team. With people like them running things, you can rest assured that BantuFest will go places.

Desire Kivumbi

Finance/Treasurer

Jalia Walusimbi

Administrator

Samuel Kaddu

Administrator

Drake Clay

Chief Operations Officer

Saudah Nsereko

Legal Administrator

Bonnie Kanyambo

Admin/Head Of Content

Alvin Louis Ssegawa

Chief Technology Officer

Ronnie King

Production Director

ACTIVITY

BantuFest Cultural Festival

This annual event held in Los Angeles is a
celebration of cultures all over the world
through food, music and drama. Those that
have been represented include India,
Bangladesh, Guatemala, Rwanda,
Namibia, Cameron, Puerto Rico, Congo,
Ghana, Scotland and Native Americans.

Superior Woman Awards

So many women out there have the
potential to promote change on a grand
scale and transform their communities, yet
they lack the opportunity to do so. The
Superior Woman Award aims to shine a
spotlight on them and give them a chance
to be seen and heard like it should be

youth rehabilitation center

As an organisation founded on the Arts, we
are well aware of the challenges artists
face – with some getting depressed or
opting for drugs as a result of repetitive
failures. These centers are our way of
restoring hope by helping them return to
their best self so they can start anew

Testimonial
I welcome it and feel blessed to be working with BantuFest. My special gratitude going to Mr. Saava Karim. Thank you.
Syed M Hossain Bab
President | Bangladesh Association Of Los Angeles

Outreach

back to school aid program

This involves giving school going children scholastic materials such as books to help
them stay and excel in school. We do this
partly because it is common for many
children, especially in rural areas, to
abandon education because of lacking the
necessities required in learning.

food for all

Not everyone has access to food, despite
the fact that it is a human right. It falls upon
us to work together in encouraging food
security through agriculture. We believe
that everyone must have access to a
garden where they can grow vegetables
and other food crops for food and income.

dress up initiative

Every year we select a community to
benefit from this. We teach tailoring to the
girl child and then provide sewing
machines so they can earn a living from
their newly acquired skills. Furthermore, we
donate clothes and beddings to the
vulnerable in that community

Get In Touch

Meet Us

14747 Kittridge street Van Nuys, California 91405

Call Us

+1 (714) 576-1193

Email Us

info@bantufest.org