Taste of Africa 2024

Join us at the WorldBeat Cultural Center in San Diego on Saturday, October 12th from 1 PM to 7 PM for the 3rd Annual Taste of Africa! This vibrant event celebrates the rich culture, flavors, and traditions of Africa with a lively evening filled with African food vendors, live music, dance performances, and cultural presentations. 

Sample a variety of mouthwatering dishes from Nigeria to Ethiopia while enjoying an immersive cultural experience with performances by talented artists from the continent. This family-friendly event is open to all and offers a wonderful opportunity to explore and celebrate the beauty and diversity of African culture.

Performing Artists:

The Wazumbians from Ghana: A renowned Afro-fusion band blending African rhythms with global influences, drawing inspiration from legends like Bob Marley, Salif Keita, and Fela Kuti. Their vibrant performances are sure to get everyone on their feet.  

Sene Africa from Senegal: Featuring Ibrahima Ba on guitar, brings heartfelt performances that will lift your spirit. Ibrahima’s mesmerizing voice and magical guitar work have made him a standout artist, performing alongside West African icons like Baaba Maal.  

Mama Charlotte from Tanzania: A multi-talented artist, poet, and musician, Mama Charlotte brings a captivating mix of poetry and music, performing on traditional African instruments like the nyatiti and kamalen ngoni. Her performances reflect decades of artistic expression and dedication to African traditions.

In addition to these world-class performances, the event will feature African drum and dance, as well as local food and craft vendors. Food samples will be available 1:30-2:30pm and plates will be available for purchase throughout the day.

Join us from 1 PM to 7 PM at the WorldBeat Cultural Center (2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA) For more information and tickets visit worldbeatcenter.org. Don’t miss this incredible celebration of African culture!