Africa Day (formerly African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day) is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) on May 25, 1963. 

It is celebrated in various countries on the African Continent as well as around the world. The OAU was replaced by the African Union on  July 9, 2002, but the holiday continues to be celebrated on May 25. 

The Jamaica Music Museum (JaMM) and Liberty Hall: The Legacy of Marcus Garvey are united in their commitment to continuing to be associated with the struggle of African Peoples on the continent and throughout the Diaspora to complete the people’s determination to free themselves from foreign domination and exploitation. 

Jamaican singers and instrumentalists with their powerful music and songs, have been a constant source of inspiration for African Freedom Fighters. Reggae: A Weapon for African Liberation, an audio-visual presentation by JaMM’s Curator, Herbie Miller shown yesterday vividly demonstrated how Jamaican music became a powerful soundtrack for freedom fighters throughout Africa, as nations fought for their freedom.

The viewing took place at The Garvey Great Hall, Liberty Hall, 76 King Street, Kingston.  This inspiring journey is a testament to the transformative power of music in Jamaica’s history.