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ACANA African Festival

August 4 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Don’t miss the largest African festival on the East Coast, which celebrates the culture of the African Diaspora with music, food, and vendors.

ACANA FEST 2024 will feature a diverse lineup of African music performances, globally inspired cuisine, and unique crafts from various African vendors.

This year’s music lineup includes chart-topping performances from two of Africa’s finest musicians: Awilo Longomba, a Congolese musician and a prominent figure in African music, and JZyNO, a rising Afrobeat artist known for his dynamic sound and infectious rhythms.

Additionally, the festival will feature Tunde Success, a Nigerian master of the talking drum; Wazumbians, a vibrant Ghanaian music group; and performances from top-notch Philadelphia-area talent such as Sharon Katz and The Peace Train, with their South African sounds, and the Camden, N.J.-based Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble.

Attendees can expect various cuisines, including African, Jamaican, Soul Food, vegan/vegetarian, Mexican, tropical beverages, and more.

Venue

Cherry Street Pier
121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States