The Black Carpet Is Almost Rolled Out

Somewhere in Houston, a spotlight is being tested. A carpet is being measured. A gala is quietly taking shape, and the countdown to Saturday, October 17, 2026 is on.

This is SIRA.

SIRA 2026 (EKETA, The Third) is more than a night out. It is a room where African brilliance takes center stage, where legacy is not just remembered but elevated. Celebrating Impact | Elevating Legacy is not a tagline we picked lightly. It is the promise of the evening.

Picture the Arrival

The Luxtrium Immersive Space glows. Cameras lift. Ankara, agbadas, tailored tuxedos, and statement gowns sweep across the black carpet. Laughter meets long-awaited hugs. Somewhere in the room, a future honoree is quietly rehearsing what impact really means.

This is the moment we have been building toward all year.

What Awaits Inside

• The Black Carpet arrival and portraits
• Cocktails and networking with African trailblazers
• Electrifying live African performances
• A curated three course meal
• A fireside session with voices shaping the diaspora
• The Award Presentation, the heartbeat of the night

The Details

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue: The Luxtrium Immersive Space, Houston, Texas
Dress Code: Elegant African or elegant attire
Tickets: VIP $250 | VVIP $300

🎟️ Event Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sira-2026-tickets-1987675459807

Seats at a night like this do not sit around waiting. Secure yours while the carpet is still being rolled out.

We are saving a place for you in the room. Come as you are, come in your finest, come ready to be moved.

Because at SIRA, we see you.