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

At the Africa Day event, the audience were treated to a fashion show displaying garments from the unique Rafiki Collection.

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At the Africa Day event, the audience were treated to a fashion show displaying garments from the unique Rafiki Collection.

The Africa Day event in Derry offered face painting for families.

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The Africa Day event in Derry offered face painting for families.

People from different backgrounds came together to celebrate Africa Day in Derry.

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People from different backgrounds came together to celebrate Africa Day in Derry.

Derry Derry City and Strabane District Council

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