* Chale Wote Street Art Festival: This annual festival celebrates street art and graffiti in Accra. It features live music, dance, and art exhibitions.
* Panafest: This festival is held in Cape Coast and celebrates African culture and heritage. It features traditional music, dance, and drumming performances, as well as art exhibitions and workshops.
* Homowo: This festival is celebrated by the Ga people of Accra and commemorates the harvest season. It features traditional music, dance, and drumming performances, as well as food and drink stalls.
2. Kenya
* Lamu Cultural Festival: This festival is held on the island of Lamu and celebrates Swahili culture. It features traditional music, dance, and drumming performances, as well as art exhibitions and workshops.
* Safaricom International Jazz Festival: This festival is held in Nairobi and features some of the world's top jazz musicians.
* Mombasa Carnival: This annual festival is held in Mombasa and features music, dance, and floats.
3. Nigeria
* Calabar Carnival: This festival is held in Calabar and is one of the largest carnivals in Africa. It features music, dance, and floats, as well as food and drink stalls.
* Ojude Oba Festival: This festival is held in Ijebu-Ode and celebrates the king of Ijebu land. It features traditional music, dance, and drumming performances, as well as art exhibitions and workshops.
* Eyo Festival: This festival is held in Lagos and celebrates the ascension of a new Oba (king). It features traditional music, dance, and drumming performances, as well as art exhibitions and workshops.
4. Senegal
* Dakar International Jazz Festival: This festival is held in Dakar and features some of the world's top jazz musicians.
* Saint-Louis Jazz Festival: This festival is held in Saint-Louis and features Senegalese and international jazz musicians.
* Goree Island Arts Festival: This festival is held on the island of Goree and celebrates African art and culture. It features art exhibitions, workshops, and live music performances.
5. South Africa
* Cape Town International Jazz Festival: This festival is held in Cape Town and features some of the world's top jazz musicians.
* Grahamstown National Arts Festival: This festival is held in Grahamstown and is one of the largest arts festivals in South Africa. It features theater, dance, music, and art exhibitions.
* Womad: This festival is held in Johannesburg and features music, dance, and art from around the world.