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Out of Africa festival
Brief - Increase footfall of people of African heritage to area
For 8 days Kingly Court and Carnaby Street were transformed into an Afro-wonderland by 200+ performers and 37 events.
30,000 people came to experience this electrifying and inspiring occasion
65% increase in footfall of people of African heritage to the area
97% of visitors questioned thoroughly enjoyed the event
The event was sponsored and supported by Carnaby Ltd, BBC London, Arts Council, Roots, Metro Tunes, Puma and Kato Enterprises.
Visitors immersed themeselves in the culture of a Continent through:
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Daily live African music concerts |
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Taste buds were treated to sumptuous Ghanaian cuisine |
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Lunch-time discussions featuring prolific speakers on African arts |
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Dancing and drumming workshops from Senegal, Egypt and Ghana. |
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Dance troupes from across the African and its Diaspora filled the streets with awe inspiring movements. |
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