The second edition of the African Royalty charity gala, organized by the Diaka Camara Foundation, took place on November 7, 2026, in Conakry, Guinea. The event, themed "Africa as Heritage," brought together national and international personalities to fund girls' education, school library renovations, and the fight against gender-based violence. With 400 sold-out places, the event saw strong institutional, cultural, and sports mobilization, featuring notable guests from abroad, including US actor Terrence Howard and his wife.
The highlight of the evening was the auction of valuable items, which raised substantial funds for the foundation's projects. The items included a portrait of President Mamadi Doumbouya, valued at $2,000, which was sold for $30,000. Other items, such as a signed jersey by Kader Keita, valued at $1,000, were sold for $25,000, while Didier Drogba's jersey was acquired for $20,000. A signed jersey by Serhou Guirassy went for $15,000, and a painting titled "The Daily Life of Women in Conakry," valued at $2,000, was sold for $3,000.
Diaka Camara, president of the foundation, expressed her joy at the funds raised, stating that they would go towards building libraries, educating girls, and combating gender-based violence. The event's godmother, Dr. Diaka Sidibé, a presidential advisor on higher education and innovation, emphasized the importance of knowledge transmission. She praised the foundation's efforts, highlighting that the potential of a child should not be limited by their social or economic birth circumstances.
Moussa Moïse Sylla, the Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Crafts, who was the event's patron, shared Dr. Sidibé's views, stressing that a country's natural resources are not enough without investment in education. He noted that heritage is not just an object to be preserved but a responsibility to be received, nurtured, and transmitted. Lansana Béa Diallo, the Minister of Youth, representing the Minister of Sports, commended Diaka Camara's determination and advocated for synergy between public authorities and civil society.
Angélique, the event's ambassador and Miss France 2025, highlighted the foundation's flagship programs, including the Zénab Soumah scholarship, the "One School, One Library" initiative, and the "Break the Silence" awareness campaign. She emphasized that educating 100 girls is not just about giving them access to a classroom but also about offering them perspectives and enabling them to build their independence.
The event was a success for the Diaka Camara Foundation, which now faces the challenge of transforming this financial mobilization into concrete achievements on the ground. The foundation's efforts aim to make a tangible impact on girls' education and the development of school libraries in Guinea. The gala demonstrated the potential for collaboration between public authorities, civil society, and international partners to drive positive change.
The African Royalty charity gala has set a precedent for future events, showcasing the power of collective action in driving meaningful change in Guinea. The funds raised will contribute significantly to the country's efforts to improve girls' education and library infrastructure. As the foundation works to implement its projects, it is likely to have a lasting impact on the lives of many young girls and communities across Guinea.
Key points
- The African Royalty charity gala raised record funds for girls' education and libraries in Guinea, with 400 attendees and notable international guests.
- The event featured a successful auction of valuable items, raising substantial funds for the Diaka Camara Foundation's projects.
- The foundation's efforts aim to make a tangible impact on girls' education and the development of school libraries in Guinea.
