Mayor of Derry City & Strabane, Cllr Patricia Logue, pictured with Chief Executive of Apex, Sheena McCallion; and ACCN members, Doreen Murugi and Abayomi Emmanual.

placeholder image — Mayor of Derry City & Strabane, Cllr Patricia Logue, pictured with Chief Executive of Apex, Sheena McCallion; and ACCN members, Doreen Murugi and Abayomi Emmanual.

IN PICTURES: Derry hosts celebration of African culture

By Staff reporter

Published 1st Jun 2024, 12:33 GMT

Updated 1st Jun 2024, 12:33 GMT

The pulsating rhythms of African drums and the mouthwatering scents of African cuisine filled the city last weekend

Those in attendance were treated to some authentic African cuisine at the event.

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Those in attendance were treated to some authentic African cuisine at the event.

Chair of ACCN, Kingsley Agoha, pictured with Jonah Atos, Kabalikat in the North West at the Africa Day event.

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Chair of ACCN, Kingsley Agoha, pictured with Jonah Atos, Kabalikat in the North West at the Africa Day event.

Young people from ACCN demonstrate some African Cultural Dance at the event.

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Young people from ACCN demonstrate some African Cultural Dance at the event.

Dancers from the Deery Academy of Irish Dance in Derry performing at the Africa Day event.

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Dancers from the Deery Academy of Irish Dance in Derry performing at the Africa Day event.

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