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African Popup Festival – Celebrating Black History Month
February 19@12:00 pm-9:00 pm EST
FOOD|CULTURE|COMMUNITY It is an opportunity for all attendees to support culture and local business and experience a unique and curated cultural market in a festive environment.
SHOP+ EAT+ CONNECT – Event will include a market place, DJ spinning Afrobeat/Global sounds. cultural dance and music performances, art exhibition and food from Africa, Caribbean, and Black Diaspora.
COVID SAFETY MEASURES – masks required for entry, hand sanitizer stations, capacity is limited based on state and local guidelines
Special Thanks to WorldRemit (a better way to send money)
MARKET PLACE
BD Halal (Halal West African Cuisine)
Nanas A Vegan (Soul Food Vegan)
Delicious African Orchards (Traditional and Vegan West African Cuisine)
Spiced Kanteen – Nigerian Vegan and Traditional dishes)
Tall and Co – (Healthy Drinks) – A Taste of Senegal
Sweet T Cream (Healthy Drinks)
SHOP – Special offerings by vendors in honor of Black History Month
FASHION/ACCESSORIES/JEWELRY – Ancient aura Jewelry, Faolak Fashion, Klassique Pieces Boutique, Ediri Fashion, Fa African Boutik, Michelle Burnett, Handmade By Denice,
BEAUTY/WELLNESS – Savon Blu, Salty Polish, The Light Bearer Sacred Boutique,
ARTS/CRAFTS/HOME DECOR – Mutani’s Pocket, Aset Intention Crystalz, Taimani Emerald, A’ola Lux, Celeste and Jeffrey, Beyondme Artistry
Entertainment – All day – Live DJ performances with an Afrobeat day party
Performances (call time 6.30pm) by @skivibes, @dreamcastmcfly, Jermaine Doris (also featuring other local artists)
Music by DJ Birane @bblamour & DJ Back Breaker @djbackbr3aka
Hosted by @glitteratie
COME MEET NEW PEOPLE AND NETWORK
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FAQ
HOW CAN I BE A VENDOR?
Please email us at tasteofafricausa@gmail.com or apply here . Your commitment as a vendor will position your business among cultured locals and world travelers who enjoy shopping.
WHAT IS THE AFRICAN Pop-Up Festival?
It is a one day event with vendors and entrepreneurs (food, design, beauty, fashion, art, health, representing various parts of the diaspora come to sell, mix and network. It is an opportunity for all attendees to experience a unique and curated cultural market in a festive environment.
This event is brought to you by A TASTE OF AFRICA USA the organizers of the African Restaurant Week.
