Napoli Pride 2024 will be held on Saturday 29 June. This year’s godmother will be the singer Malika Ayane. Pride will be preceded by the second edition of Pride Park: a week of meetings, shows and cultural events to discuss freedom and civil rights. This was announced by Diego Di Flora, confirmed once again as the artistic director of the event.
«We are happy and pleased – stated by the Napoli Pride Committee (made up of the associations Coordinamento Campania Rainbow, ALFI Le Maree Napoli, Antinoo Arcigay Napoli, ATN Associazione Trans Napoli and Pride Vesuvio Rainbow) – to have, thanks to the work of Diego Di Flora, also this year we have an exceptional Pride patroness and we are grateful to the artists who have exposed themselves in recent years and shared our battles for civilization and the advancement of rights to protect everyone.” «I am deeply proud to participate in Naples Pride – she adds Malika Ayane – in a
moment in which, one of the places I am most fond of and have loved for a long time, is finally at the center of the world thanks to its beauty and energy.
In recent years many things have changed for the better to make Italy a more inclusive country. Change, however, is a long journey, which passes above all through daily commitment and which finds its celebration in the parade. As usual, what you see, the party, is only the pinnacle of the work of many who do everything possible to make the present as good as possible. Proud to be able to be part of it.”
«When they confirmed me as artistic director of Napoli Pride 2024, I had no doubts about the choice of godmother – declares Diego Di Flora – and evidently she didn’t have any to accept either. Malika Ayane replied to the message I sent her to invite her, after a few minutes. The artist has always exposed herself with conviction in the fight against discrimination that still persists in our country. Her image of a strong, independent and determined woman has always fascinated me and
I am sure that with his elegance and the power of his voice he will be able, once again, to convey an intense message for the entire LGBTQIA+ community.”
