As Africa united to mark Africa Day on Monday, Freedom Park in Pretoria South Africa invited the continent and the diaspora to raise one rhythm for peace through the "Silencing the Guns - Let the Drums Roll" campaign. From interfaith prayers to the heartbeat of Pan-African drumming, this initiative calls on Africans everywhere to stand together in advancing peace, unity and the aspirations of the African Union's Agenda 2063. The gathering was a call to come and experience the richness of African heritage through powerful storytelling, vibrant music, and expressive poetry.  Channel Africa's reporter Thamo Kapisa filed this report.

<p>As Africa united to mark Africa Day on Monday, Freedom Park in Pretoria South Africa invited the continent and the diaspora to raise one rhythm for peace through the "Silencing the Guns - Let the Drums Roll" campaign. From interfaith prayers to the heartbeat of Pan-African drumming, this initiative calls on Africans everywhere to stand together in advancing peace, unity and the aspirations of the African Union's Agenda 2063. The gathering was a call to come and experience the richness of African heritage through powerful storytelling, vibrant music, and expressive poetry. &nbsp;Channel Africa's reporter Thamo Kapisa filed this report.</p>