Celebrate African diaspora excellence with 10% of event proceeds going to Hogan’s Alley Society. Explore 10 sacred Adinkra symbols through fashion, music, & community. Feb. 28th at Beaumont Studios.
You were born in darkness. Now it's time to be crowned in gold.
Black Gold Stepper is a celebration of African diaspora excellence, creative power, and cultural heritage. This is a movement. A moment. A homecoming. Welcome back.
Step into Vancouver’s most electrifying creative experience where art, fashion, and music collide to ignite positive community change.
Join the movement on February 28th, where a powerful celebration of African diaspora excellence, urban formal style, and the sacred energy and knowledge of ten legendary symbols await. Black Gold Stepper unites performers, artists, and visionaries for a night of live music, runway moments, and immersive storytelling.
What to Expect:
PRIZE GIVEAWAYS
Live performances, fashion runway, and DJ sets
Urban formal dress code—bring your boldest, most creative fit
Food & drink for sale (in partnership with Riddim and Spice, pending)
Exclusive Black Gold Stepper merch drop
Why We Gather:
To reignite the creative flame, inspire positive community action, and celebrate the power of showing up. Every ticket, every dance, every laugh is an act of support for art as activism. 10% of proceeds will be donated to a local charity (to be announced).
The Symbols:
Experience the meaning and energy of humility, strength, love, protection, creativity, and more, woven into every moment.
Ready to step up?
Secure your spot, bring your crew, and let’s make history together.
Live your dream. Don’t back down.
THE 10 SACRED ADINKRA SYMBOLS
Each symbol carries centuries of wisdom, strength, and cultural heritage:
Adinkra Dwennimmen (Ram's Horns) – Humility and Strength
Adinkra Gye Nyame (The Spiral) – Supremacy of God
Adinkra Nkyinkyim (Winding Path) – Life's Journey and Twists
Adinkra Sankofa (Bird Looking Back) – Return and Get It
Adinkrahene – King of the Adinkra, Authority and Leadership
Esono Anantam (The Elephant) – Leadership, Protection, Power, Security
Nsibidi Chioma – Luck
Odo Nnyew Fie Kwan – Love Does Not Lose Its Way
Zulu Shield Diamonds – Warrior Spirit and Protection
Universal Seed of Life – Creation and Sacred Geometry
WHO THIS IS FOR
Creatives. Musicians. Dancers. Models. Actors. Photographers. Influencers. Community builders. Culture-makers. Anyone ready to reconnect with their heritage, reclaim their story, and move forward with wisdom. This is for you if you believe art is a weapon to spread love and make the world better.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM PST
Location: Beaumont Studios, 316 West 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC
*Enter at 326 W. 5th Ave - B2 Studios
Dress Code: Urban, comfy, mixed with business casual.
Black and gold/yellow encouraged.