AFRICANSHOWCASE 2025: A Vibrant Celebration of African Culture, Enterprise & Creativity
- Ajibade Omolade Chistianah
- Jul 25
- 2 min read
🌍 Wednesday, 13th August 2025 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Barking Town Centre, London
Now in its 22nd year, AfricanShowcase returns with even more colour, rhythm, and energy—uniting art, commerce, and culture from across the African continent in a one-day, open-air extravaganza.
With participation from 8 African countries, this year’s edition promises to be our most exciting yet—featuring live performances, interactive workshops, and over 30 curated market stalls showcasing authentic products and services from across Africa.
⭐ WHAT TO EXPECT:
🎶 Live Music & Dance: Performances by artists from North, East, South & West Africa
Featuring:
Timi Sax (Nigeria)
Kaago (Ivory Coast)
Wuntanara Dance Ensemble (Guinea)
Traditional Drummers (Gambia)
Acrobatics (Uganda)
Afrobeats DJ Alexo (Nigeria)
Nollywood guest appearances
Drum & Dance Workshops
Choreography + Line Dancing Sessions
African Headwrap Styling Seminar
Cultural Craft Demos: Kente Weaving, Beadwork & More
Marketplace with 30+ Vendors: Fashion, beauty, food, art, wellness, homeware & lifestyle from African creators and businesses
Special Guest Appearance: Young Mayor of Barking
All-day fun for families, creatives, entrepreneurs, and culture lovers—FREE ADMISSION.
WHY SPONSOR OR EXHIBIT?
AfricanShowcase is more than a festival—it’s a high-impact platform that connects:
Entrepreneurs with buyers
Brands with diverse consumers
Culture with community
As a sponsor or exhibitor, you gain:
Direct access to a growing and engaged African & multicultural audience
High visibility through media partnerships (The Voice, Trumpet Media, Oloja Magazine, etc.)
Opportunities to align with local councils, influencers, and African community leaders
A chance to celebrate inclusion, diversity, and global creativity
🔗 Stall bookings, sponsorship & media inquiries:
Contact Ola Mustapha: 📞 07956 675 412 | ✉️ kiskirine@me.com
🎟️ Event Link: Eventbrite – Book Here
With Special Thanks To Our Sponsors & Partners:
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Council • LemFi • Afriex • AB Foods • New World • Kiskirine Events
Media Partners: The Voice • Femtej • Women on Wheels (WoW) • Trumpet Media • Oloja Magazine
AfricanShowcase 2025 is your passport to a day full of music, food, art, culture, and enterprise—all in the heart of East London.
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