AFRICANSHOWCASE MARKET:CELEBRATING DIVERSITY THROUGH COMMERCE

VIP Invitation – AfricanShowcase Market & Festival 2025 🌍

You’re warmly invited as a VIP Guest to one of the UK’s most vibrant cultural experiences!

Kiskirine Events in proud partnership with Barking & Dagenham Council presents:

AfricanShowcase Market & Festival

Celebrating Diversity Through Commerce

📍 Market Square, Town Centre, Barking IG11 8DQ

📅 Wednesday, 13th August 2025

🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🎟️ Free Admission

Now in its 22nd successful year, AfricanShowcase is a dynamic one-day cultural and commercial extravaganza that brings together the best of African heritage, creativity, and enterprise.

From live performances and authentic cuisine, to artisan stalls and interactive workshops, this is your chance to celebrate the richness of African culture with thousands of guests, community leaders, and industry influencers.

🌟 What to Expect:

• Live Drumming Performance (Gambia)

• Afrobeat DJ

• Ivory Coast Dancers

• Traditional Headwrap Workshops

• Talking Drummer (Nigeria)

• Ghanaian Acrobatics Show

• African Gospel Choir

• Jollof Rice Tastings (Ghana & Nigeria – you be the judge!)

• Nollywood Showcase

• 40+ Stalls featuring authentic African food, fashion, crafts & produce

🎤 Special Guests Include:

• Cllr Mayor Princess Bright

• Young Mayor Raspreet Singh

• Traditional Leaders from Africa

• Community Leaders & Councillors from across London,

• Dr Ily Maisanda Chairman of CANUK

🤝 Interested in Sponsorship or Exhibiting?

AfricanShowcase offers premium exposure for businesses, brands, and creatives looking to connect with a diverse and engaged audience. Opportunities include:

• Brand promotion across all media platforms

• Dedicated stall spaces

• VIP networking with community leaders and other officials

📞 For stalls, sponsorship, or more info, contact Ola: 07956 675 412

💬 Media Partners:

• The Voice

• Femtej

• Women on Wheels (WoW)

• Oloja Magazine

• Trumpet Media

With Thanks to Our Sponsors:

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Council • LemFi • Afriex • AB Foods • New World • Kiskirine Events

Bring friends & family for a day of unforgettable celebration. Let’s come together in unity, culture, and community. We look forward to seeing you there!