Under the vast Ghanaian sky where the Atlantic Ocean kisses the shores of Nyanyanor village, a historic moment unfolded.
From March 26 to 28, 2025, the Big Blue Resort and Spa Hotel, located here, became the heartbeat of a rousing movement—one that pulsed with the rhythms of healing, justice and the unbreakable bonds of the African spirit, Jibriel Suliah writes.
Accra Summit II, a continuation from the premier groundbreaking 2022 gathering, is more than a conference—it is a homecoming.
Coordinated by Keys&Kredo and being organised by the Global Circle for Reparations and Healing (GCRH) and the Justice and Repair Initiative (J&R) of The Africa Transitional Justice Legacy Fund (ATJLF), in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), the summit is a bold statement in the ongoing fight for reparations and racial healing.
This year’s theme, “Centering Healing for Africans and the Global African Diaspora,” resonates deeply, reminding attendees that the wounds of history require more than just acknowledgment; they demand restoration.
As guests arrived, the air was thick with anticipation. Among them were distinguished leaders, artists, elders and youths from across Africa and the global African diaspora.
The presence of government officials, philanthropists, Pan-African scholars and representatives from the United Nations underscored the gravity of the occasion.
This was not just a gathering of minds—it was a convergence of souls, each carrying the weight of history and the hope for transformation.
Dr. Ron Daniels, speaking on behalf of the conveners, set the tone for the discussions. “For over 600 years, the actions of the West in relation to the African world have been criminal,” he declared, his voice firm with conviction. “Not sins, but gross crimes.” His words reverberated through the halls, reminding all present of the deep injustices that had shaped the African experience.
Yet, rather than lingering in pain, the summit sought a path forward—a bridge from unhealed behaviour to healed behaviour, from fractured histories to collective empowerment. Panel discussions, cultural performances and healing sessions filled the three-day event.
A young poet from the Caribbean recited verses dripping with ancestral wisdom, her words painting pictures of both struggle and triumph.
In another, an elder from Senegal led a spiritual cleansing ceremony, his chants weaving through the sea breeze, carrying prayers for renewal. Every interaction, every shared story, was a step toward mending what centuries of anti-Blackness has attempted to break.
Accra Summit II is not just about talk—it is about transformation. Strategies are being laid out for grassroots healing initiatives, emphasising African-centred models that address the psychological, emotional and spiritual injuries inflicted over generations.
This is about more than policy—it is about people. From the youngest activist to the most seasoned diplomat, each participant is left with a renewed sense of purpose, a collective vow to push forward, undeterred.
As the sun dipped into the ocean on the final day, leaving streaks of gold across the sky, the energy in the air, palpable, leads the long journey toward reparations and justice.
In the moment, standing on African soil, surrounded by kindred spirits, it is clear: healing has begun. And from this place, Africa and its diaspora will rise—together, unshaken, unstoppable.
