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FESTAC (Second World Black Festival of Arts and Culture)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The Second World Black Festival of Arts and Culture, held in 1977, where an ivory mask of Queen Idia was adopted as the festival's symbol, making her an iconic representation of Black women's leadership.

AP course connection

Topic 1.10: 1.10 Kinship and Political Leadership

Unit 1

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