The Bakashimika International Photography Festival 2026 tells the long run tales of the African continent

Derived from the Bemba phrase which means “a collective of storytellers” or “these stories will be told in the future,” Bakashimika International Photography Festival is greater than only a pageant; it offers a significant platform for rising African lens-based artists and photographers to showcase their work from an indigenous perspective.

As Zambia’s first pictures pageant and a singular fixture in Southern Africa, Bakashimika was based to problem the (neo)colonial legacies and international narratives which have traditionally outlined the area’s picture. Co-founded by inventive visionaries Edith Chiliboy, Patrick Chilaisha, Geoffrey Phiri, and Dr. Kerstin Hacker, it builds the infrastructure for African photographers to community and construct a neighborhood.

Bakashimika will showcase the colourful and sophisticated tales in its second landmark version. The 2026 program guarantees an immersive week {of professional} growth, worldwide networking, and world-class exhibitions by artists from the African continent. Whether you’re a skilled photographer or a visible tradition fanatic, this pageant is a vital vacation spot for anybody within the energy of the lens to rewrite Africa’s future.

Festival dates: June 18–24, 2026 – Bakashimika International Photography Festival, Lusaka, Zambia

Website: Bakashimika.com