A major celebration of African cultures is coming to Dublin after a five-year hiatus.
Africa Day is set to take place at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham this Sunday (11am-6pm), with over 40 performers and groups showcasing the very best of African cultures. The event will be a celebration of African music, dance, art and culture.
There will be over 25 community groups and craft traders as well as a children’s entertainment area and food stalls. This is a free, non-ticketed event. On the mainstage, headline acts include rapper Celaviedmai, alongside the Discovery Choir, Rhythm Africana, Kiruu, SBEZ, Troy Okay and Monte DJ.
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Inside the historical courtyard of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in the dance and spoken word area, multidisciplinary movement artist Tobi Balogun, No Whahala Crew, the Zoryanna, Iggy Kelly, the Congolese Community in Ireland, and more will take to the stage.
Celaviedmai, Irish hip-hop and rap singer, said: “I'm so proud to be Irish but to have heritage somewhere so beautiful like Ivory Coast is extra special. Africa Day is a way to mark the place where our families and heritage originate from and show appreciation and love to our ancestors.
"Not only will this day allow us to showcase our work, talent and art, it will unify us. This is a celebration that will allow us to move in strength, unity, love and joy and I’m so grateful to be a part of something so special."
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