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Summer 2028 · Culver City, California

Welcome to Afro Village House

Connect the World. Celebrate Culture. Shape the Future.
The Official Gathering Place for Africa, the African Diaspora, Global Sport, Innovation, Culture and Investment during the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

During Summer 2028, millions of visitors, athletes, investors, creators, policymakers, media organizations, and global brands will converge on Los Angeles. Afro Village House™ serves as the flagship destination where Africa and the global African diaspora meet sport, technology, entrepreneurship, entertainment, investment, and culture.

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Architectural concept of the Afro Village House pavilion with its heritage mural facade and illuminated banner signage.
Expected Impact

By the Numbers — Summer 2028

250,000+
Visitors
50+
Countries Represented
29+
African Nations
500+
Athletes
100+
Startups & Innovators
1,000+
Student Innovators
$250M+
Investment & Economic Activity
17
Days of Games-Time Activation
Section 01 · Who It's For

A Platform for Everyone in the Movement.

Afro Village House is designed to convene the people, institutions, and ideas shaping the future of sport, culture, and innovation — within one shared space in Culver City and an always-on global digital footprint.

National Sport Committees
Dedicated hospitality, delegation hosting, and cultural showcases.
Athletes & Ambassadors
Storytelling, innovation access, and global platform support.
Global Brands
Category-exclusive partnerships and measurable activations.
Governments & Tourism Boards
Cultural diplomacy, trade matchmaking, and visibility.
Venture Capital & Investors
Curated startup access, deal-flow, and innovation forums.
Creators & Storytellers
Production studios, monetization tools, and global reach.
Sports Innovation Startups
Showcases, demos, and connections with capital & clients.
Universities & Youth Programs
Workforce development, athlete pathways, and student innovation.
Sports Federations
Programming, athlete engagement, and cross-federation collaboration.
Media & Entertainment
Content partnerships, broadcast integrations, and creator media.
Section 02 · The Ecosystem

A Consortium of Integrated Platforms.

Afro Village House is delivered by the Afro Village Consortium — an integrated set of platforms operating together as one unified system for culture, sport, innovation, hospitality, and economic opportunity.

01
Cultural Hospitality
Afro Village House
The flagship physical campus — culture, hospitality, tourism, and gathering, hosted in Culver City.
02
Sports Innovation
Bahati House
Home of sports innovation, athlete entrepreneurship, and African cycling leadership. Founders, athletes, and startups.
03
AI Infrastructure
FanOS
Audience intelligence, AI agents, fan engagement, and digital experiences across every venue and screen.
04
Virtual + Digital
Afro Village Worlds
Gaming, virtual environments, creator economy, and always-on global engagement before, during, and after.
05
Education + Workforce
Schools of Champions®
Youth sports, esports cycling, workforce development, athlete pathways, and education partnerships.
06
Storytelling
Sports Story Worlds
Interactive storytelling — athlete journeys, AI-powered narratives, and immersive fan participation.
Aerial concept rendering of the multi-level Bahati Sports Innovation Lab container building with media walls and rooftop lounge.
Concept Rendering

Bahati Sports Innovation Lab™

A multi-level container build for the home of sports innovation — demo spaces, founder and investor lounges, media walls, and a rooftop deck where athletes, startups, and capital meet.

Section 03 · Signature Experiences

Three Signature Activations.

Three interlocking on-site experiences anchor the Summer 2028 program — each with its own audience, narrative, and partnership opportunities.

Afro Village House
Main Campus

The central gathering place for culture, hospitality, sport, innovation, investment, and entertainment — anchoring the Culver City footprint with eleven distinct experience zones.

Main Stage
Cultural Pavilion
National Hospitality Village
Investment Forum
Innovation Showcase
Sports Story Worlds™
FanOS™ Experience Center
Creator Studio
Media Center
Bahati House Sports Innovation Lab™
Bahati House

The home of sports innovation, athlete entrepreneurship, and African cycling leadership — where founders, athletes, and investors meet on the same floor.

Athlete Innovation Summit
Sports Tech Showcase
Startup Demo Days
Founder & Investor Forums
Schools of Champions® Experiences
Night rendering of the Baobab Performance Pavilion with illuminated canopy, performers on the event stage, and audience seated on the lawn.
Performance Pavilion

The Baobab Stage

A living baobab-form performance structure — a solar canopy, festoon lighting, and an event stage facing the audience lawn, with a lower-deck marketplace woven around the trunk cluster.

Front elevation drawing of the Baobab performance structure showing the canopy, stage backdrop, and planted base.
Elevation · Front

Front Elevation

A front view of the performance structure — the canopy span, integrated lighting and sound, planted base, and central backdrop facing the audience.

Side elevation drawing of the Baobab performance structure showing the trunk cluster, canopy depth, and stage decking.
Elevation · Side

Side Elevation

A side profile of the structure showing the trunk cluster, canopy depth, stage decking, and biophilic planting that frames the performance space.

Section 04 · Afro Village Worlds™

Physical + Digital + Virtual.

Afro Village Worlds™ extends the campus experience beyond physical venues into persistent digital and virtual environments — turning a Summer-2028 moment into a scalable, always-on global ecosystem before, during, and after the Games.

Family Gaming Platforms

Immersive experiences for the next generation of global sports audiences via leading youth gaming platforms.

Competitive Gaming Worlds

Interactive sports and culture experiences across leading competitive gaming platforms.

AI-Powered Storytelling

Personalized athlete and creator narratives delivered through FanOS™ intelligence.

Digital Collectibles

Authenticated cultural and athletic moments — memorabilia for the digital generation.

Global Fan Participation

Quests, challenges, and creator-led activations that bring the diaspora into the experience.

Always-On Engagement

Programming that lives before, during, and after Summer 2028 — not a 17-day moment.

Section 05 · The Vision at Media Park

A Living Campus in the Heart of Culver City.

Afro Village House at Media Park reimagines the urban activation as a sustainable, container-built campus organized around a central canopy — a broadcast and storytelling hub, athletic and innovation spaces, and biophilic comfort zones, all within walking distance of The Actors' Gang Theater and partner hospitality.

Conceptual rendering of Afro Village House at Media Park showing the central canopy structure with broadcast center, athletic lounge, innovation and sports lab, chill zone, and back-of-house infrastructure.
Concept Rendering

The Campus Concept

An integrated, modular design uniting the Broadcast Center, Athletic Lounge, Innovation & Sports Lab, interview and photo activations, climate-controlled comfort capsules, and sustainable back-of-house systems beneath a solar canopy.

Aerial site plan showing the Afro Village House at Media Park footprint in Culver City, with the adjacent theater and nearby hospitality location marked.
Site Plan · Culver City

The Three-Venue Footprint

The anchor site at Media Park sits alongside the storytelling theater venue, with partner hospitality a short walk away — a connected, pedestrian-scale footprint at the cultural center of Culver City.

Exterior concept rendering of the Afro Village House pavilion with heritage relief façade, grand arched entrance, and illuminated banner signage.
Concept Rendering

The Pavilion Exterior

A container-built cultural pavilion with a hand-detailed heritage façade — grand entrance, African pattern accents, village & heritage relief, illuminated tree relief, and programmable banner signage.

Master concept board showing pavilion elevations, dimensional specifications, the Baobab performance structure, and the overall campus footprint.
Master Concept Board

The Complete Vision

A full overview of the Media Park activation — pavilion elevations, dimensional specifications, the Baobab performance structure, the Innovation & Sports Lab, and the overall campus footprint at a glance.

Site layout of the Baobab Performance Pavilion showing the audience lawn, decking zones, Innovation and Sports Lab, marketplace, and program-area schedule.
Site Plan · Event Stage

Grounds & Program Areas

The Baobab Performance Pavilion layout — grass audience lawn, multi-level decking zones, the Innovation & Sports Lab, marketplace activation, and stage elevations, with a full program-area schedule.

Map infographic showing travel times from the Culver City site to major Greater Los Angeles destinations.
Location & Access

Minutes to Greater Los Angeles

The Culver City anchor site sits at the center of greater Los Angeles — minutes from beaches, stadiums, the international airport, and major cultural landmarks across the region.

Map infographic showing nearby Culver City studios, theaters, and technology headquarters surrounding the site.
Location & Access

At the Heart of Culver City

A creative-industry hub surrounded by world-class studios, theaters, and technology headquarters — placing the campus at the center of where culture, innovation, and entertainment connect.

Infographic of Downtown Culver City businesses and the surrounding walkable district.
Neighborhood

Downtown Culver City

The walkable downtown district immediately around the site — dining, retail, hospitality, and entertainment within easy reach of the campus.

Section 06 · Partnership & Sponsorship

Why Partner with Afro Village House?

Your organization becomes part of one of the most ambitious cultural and innovation platforms ever activated around a Summer 2028 Games. Partnership tiers are designed for category exclusivity, measurable ROI, and lasting legacy programming.

Exclusive · 1 Available
Founding Partner
Strategic platform leadership
  • "Presented by" designation across the platform
  • Event-wide naming rights & largest logo placement
  • Main Stage naming rights
  • Executive advisory participation
  • Custom FanOS™ activation & analytics
  • Top-tier VIP hospitality allocation
  • Athlete content & ambassador program
  • Year-round partnership through Summer 2028 and beyond
Inquire About Founding Partnership
Premier
Premier Partner
Signature experience leadership
  • Signature experience naming rights
  • Premium hospitality suites
  • VIP delegation access
  • Athlete ambassador integrations
  • Innovation Showcase participation
  • Investment Forum access
  • Featured FanOS™ analytics package
Become a Premier Partner
Official
Official Partner
Integrated brand activation
  • Major venue branding
  • Fan engagement activations
  • Executive hospitality
  • Content creation opportunities
  • Category exclusivity available
  • FanOS™ engagement dashboard
Become an Official Partner
Supporting
Supporting Partner
Community & visibility partnership
  • Pavilion sponsorship
  • On-site activations
  • VIP access
  • Brand integration opportunities
  • FanOS™ standard analytics
Become a Supporting Partner

Category Sponsorships

Industry-exclusive partnerships available across ten priority categories. Each includes category alignment, strategic visibility, and bespoke activation rights.

Official Airline Partner
Category-exclusive opportunity
Official Telecommunications Partner
Category-exclusive opportunity
Official Financial Services Partner
Category-exclusive opportunity
Official Technology & AI Partner
Category-exclusive opportunity
Official Automotive Partner
Category-exclusive opportunity
Official Hospitality Partner
Category-exclusive opportunity
Official Beverage Partner
Category-exclusive opportunity
Official Sportswear Partner
Category-exclusive opportunity
Official Health & Wellness Partner
Category-exclusive opportunity
Official Mobility Partner
Category-exclusive opportunity

Experience Sponsorships

Direct sponsorship of specific signature experiences on the Main Campus. Bespoke naming, branding, and content rights tied to each experience zone.

Main Stage Sponsor
Flagship naming opportunity
Cultural Pavilion Sponsor
Signature naming opportunity
Investment Forum Sponsor
Signature naming opportunity
Bahati House Sponsor
Signature naming opportunity
Innovation Showcase Sponsor
Premium activation opportunity
Sports Story Worlds Sponsor
Premium activation opportunity
FanOS Experience Center Sponsor
Premium activation opportunity
Creator Studio Sponsor
Branded activation opportunity
Media Center Sponsor
Branded activation opportunity
Schools of Champions® Sponsor
Branded activation opportunity

National Sport Committee Partnerships

Custom partnership packages for participating National Sport Committees may include dedicated hospitality space, athlete appearances, cultural showcases, government delegation hosting, business matchmaking, media opportunities, FanOS™ digital presence, and legacy programming.

Section 07 · The Journey

The Road to Summer 2028.

A multi-year journey of cultural, athletic, and innovation programming building toward the flagship Summer 2028 activation.

2026
Global Football Tournament
Regional activations bring early audiences and partners into the platform.
2027
Human+Tech Week
Innovation programming convening AI, sports tech, and creator economy leaders.
2027
Sports & Creator Summits
Investor and startup showcases — building toward the Innovation Showcase.
2028
Afro Village House™
The global gathering place — Culver City, Summer 2028.
Section 08 · Leadership

A Coalition of Founders, Athletes & Diplomats.

Afro Village House is led by a multi-disciplinary team spanning entrepreneurship, elite sport, technology, and international diplomacy.

Leadership Team
Rashid Bahati
Founder & Executive Director · Afro Village Consortium

Founder of the African Cycling Initiative™, entrepreneur, community leader, and Executive Director of the Bahati Foundation. Leads overall vision, strategy, stakeholder engagement, and execution — centered on economic opportunity, youth empowerment, sports innovation, and cultural exchange.

Jaymes Hines
Co-Founder & Strategic Partnerships Lead

Founder of FanHacks AI Sports™, FanOS™, Quanta Endeavors™, and Schools of Champions®. Leads strategic partnerships, sponsorship development, venture and innovation, investor relations, and ecosystem development.

Rahsaan Bahati
Co-Founder & Sports & Athlete Engagement Director

Ten-time U.S. National Cycling Champion, entrepreneur, and founder of the Bahati Foundation. Leads athlete engagement, sports programming, stakeholder relationships, and athlete ambassador development. Bridges elite sport, community impact, and entrepreneurship.

Hon. Mame Toucouleur Mbaye
Co-Founder & International Relations Director

Honorary Consul General of Senegal in Los Angeles. Respected leader in international diplomacy, cultural exchange, and economic development. Leads international partnerships, government relations, cultural programming, and relationships with African nations and global institutions.

Advisory Board
John Howard
Performance Sports Advisor

Three-time Olympian, Ironman World Champion, four-time U.S. National Champion, author, and coach. One of the most respected figures in endurance sports. Advises on athlete development, performance innovation, coaching excellence, and legacy initiatives.

Stan Foster
Media, Entertainment & Storytelling Advisor

Veteran film and television executive, DGA member, editor, producer, and former casting professional. Advises on media strategy, content development, creator engagement, entertainment partnerships, and AI-powered production opportunities.

David Roberts
Technology & Innovation Advisor

Technology executive and innovation strategist with expertise in emerging technologies, digital transformation, and ecosystem development. Advises on technology partnerships, innovation initiatives, AI strategy, and long-term platform growth.

Erik Mika
Global Media & Entertainment Advisor

Former President of International for Variety, Publisher of The Hollywood Reporter, and Founder & Publisher of The Film Verdict. One of the entertainment industry's most accomplished international media executives. Advises on global media strategy, film and entertainment partnerships, international communications, and worldwide visibility for Afro Village House™.

Additional Advisors
In Formation

Advisory board expanding across performance sport, venture & investment, economic development, tourism & hospitality, AI & emerging technologies, media & entertainment, education & workforce, international diplomacy, health & wellness, and community development.

Section 09 · Strategic Partners

Built with Strategic Partners.

A growing coalition of organizations contributing technology, design, programming, and operational expertise to Afro Village House.

Bahati Foundation
Youth development, sports access, health, and community impact.
FanHacks AI Sports Venture Studio
AI-native venture studio powering FanOS through founder acceleration, sports innovation, and fan intelligence.
FanOS
Audience intelligence, fan engagement technology, digital experiences, and analytics.
Schools of Champions®
Youth sports, esports cycling, education, workforce development, and athlete pathways.
Point Source Design Group
Venue design, placemaking, experiential environments, and activation strategy.
Mega Events Global · Pending
Major event operations, logistics, hospitality, and international event delivery.
Afro Village Worlds
Digital experiences, virtual worlds, gaming activations, and global community engagement.
Bahati House
Sports innovation, entrepreneurship, athlete development, and startup acceleration.

Distinguished Supporters & Collaborators

Categories of supporting organizations participating across the platform — specific institutional supporters to be announced.

National Sport Committees African Diplomatic Missions Economic Development Agencies Tourism Boards Universities & Research Institutions Sports Federations Cultural Organizations Corporate Innovation Partners
Section 10 · Our Story

From a Conversation to a Global Vision.

Afro Village House began with a simple but powerful question:

"How can a global moment in Los Angeles create lasting opportunities for Africa and the global African diaspora — beyond sport itself?"

As Los Angeles prepared to welcome the world in Summer 2028, community leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, cultural advocates, and innovators recognized an extraordinary opportunity. Global attention would converge on Los Angeles — but no dedicated platform existed to unite African nations, the African diaspora, global business leaders, creators, innovators, and investors in one shared space.

Inspired by successful international hospitality activations from previous global moments — including Africa's celebrated presence through initiatives such as Station Afrique during Paris 2024 — Afro Village House was envisioned as something much bigger. Not simply a venue. Not simply an event. A platform.

A platform where culture becomes a bridge. Where athletes become ambassadors. Where creators become storytellers. Where startups become companies. Where ideas become investments. And where communities become partners in shaping the future.

Today, Afro Village House is being developed through the Afro Village Consortium in partnership with sports innovators, cultural organizations, economic development leaders, educational institutions, creators, and global stakeholders committed to building a lasting legacy.

Our Vision

To build a global platform where sport, culture, innovation, entrepreneurship, and human connection converge to unlock opportunity between Africa, the African diaspora, and the global community — creating enduring pathways for investment, storytelling, education, innovation, and shared prosperity.

Our Mission

To create transformative experiences that connect people, nations, ideas, and opportunities through the universal power of sport and culture — building platforms that inspire human connection, accelerate innovation, and leave lasting legacies for future generations.

"The relationships, businesses, investments, stories, and opportunities created through Afro Village House can last generations. That is the legacy we are building."

Section 11 · Frequently Asked

Questions & Answers.

What is Afro Village House™?
Afro Village House™ is a global cultural, hospitality, sports innovation, and economic development platform that brings together athletes, creators, entrepreneurs, investors, governments, brands, and communities during the road to Summer 2028 and beyond.
Where will Afro Village House™ be located?
Afro Village House™ will be hosted in Culver City, California — a premier center for media, entertainment, technology, and culture — with programming extending across physical, digital, and virtual experiences.
Who is Afro Village House™ designed for?
The platform is designed for:
  • National Sport Committees
  • Athletes & sports federations
  • Brands & sponsors
  • Governments & tourism boards
  • Investors & venture capital firms
  • Entrepreneurs & startups
  • Creators & storytellers
  • Universities & students
  • Community organizations
  • Global visitors during Summer 2028
How is Afro Village House™ different from a traditional hospitality house?
Afro Village House™ is more than a hospitality venue. It combines culture, sport, innovation, entrepreneurship, investment, education, and technology into a year-round platform designed to create lasting economic and social impact — well beyond Summer 2028.
What types of programming will be offered?
Programming may include:
  • Cultural showcases and performances
  • Athlete appearances and storytelling
  • Innovation and startup showcases
  • Investor and venture forums
  • Sports technology demonstrations
  • Youth and education programs
  • Creator and media activations
  • Business matchmaking and networking events
  • FanOS™ digital experiences
How can organizations participate?
Organizations can participate as Strategic Impact Partners, Sponsors, National Sport Committee Partners, Innovation Challenge Partners, Exhibitors, Program Partners, Community Partners, or Media Partners. Customized partnership packages are available — see the Sponsorship section above or contact our partnerships team.
What is FanOS™?
FanOS™ is the platform's audience intelligence and engagement layer, providing interactive experiences, fan engagement tools, data insights, digital activations, and measurable audience analytics across physical and digital environments.
How does Afro Village House™ support economic development?
The platform facilitates connections between governments, investors, entrepreneurs, startups, corporations, and institutions to encourage investment, trade, tourism, workforce development, and innovation partnerships — building economic activity that outlasts the Summer 2028 moment.
How many visitors are expected?
Current projections include 250,000+ visitors, 50+ countries represented, 29+ African nations, 500+ athletes, 100+ startups and innovators, and millions of digital engagements worldwide.
How can I become a sponsor or partner?
We welcome conversations with corporations, governments, tourism boards, development agencies, investors, foundations, and community organizations. See the Sponsorship section for tier overviews, or contact our partnerships team at partnerships@afrovillagehouse.com.
Let's Build a Legacy Together

Afro Village House is more than an event.

It is a platform connecting nations, athletes, innovators, investors, creators, brands, and communities through the universal language of sport and culture. Join us in creating the future of global connection.

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Strategic Partnerships
Become a Partner
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Sponsorship
Sponsor the Village
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Creator Network
Join as a Creator
creators@afrovillagehouse.com
Media & Press
Press Inquiries
media@afrovillagehouse.com
Investor Relations
Invest in the Village
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