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Africa Utopia is a month-long festival of music, theatre, film, literature, dance, fashion, talks and debates programmed by Southbank Centre in conjunction with renowned Senegalese singer and human-rights campaigner Baaba Maal, as part of Southbank Centre's Festival of the World with MasterCard. Throughout the festival there are performances by iconic musicians who share Baaba Maal's belief in the power of music for social change. You can also hear from writers who provide insight into the reality of contemporary African culture. Meanwhile an invited group of young delegates - guided by ?elders' including Baaba Maal and Lemn Sissay - explore how art projects can be mobilized to bring about social change. Come along, join in and be part of this brand new festival!