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🌍 14th Annual Taste of Africa Festival
🗓️ Saturday, October 3, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM–6:00 PM • Downtown Livermore

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I dreamed of creating a space for kids where dances of the African Diaspora aren’t just included — they are centered.

Where body positivity, history, self-esteem, and resilience are built — not through lectures, but through movement.

Where the next generation learns pride in their roots, strength in their bodies, discipline in their craft, and joy in their expression.

Where they see that the African continent is the foundation of so much of what the world calls dance — not just ballet.

In Oakland, we walk in the footsteps of legends — Katherine Dunham, Malonga Casquelourd, Mama Naomi & Papa Zak Diouf, Ruth Beckford, Halifu Osumare, C.K. Ladzekpo, Carlos Gilberto Aceituno, Blanche Brown, José Lorenzo — to name just a few.
Some are now ancestors. Some are still dancing and grooving.

We all are part of the same story.
The story of the African Diaspora —
a story that crossed oceans but never lost its heartbeat.
A story that lives in us.

At my core, I’m just a mom of three young daughters who got tired of waiting — and started building the spaces I wished we had.

We’ve now hosted two Bay Area Youth Pan-African Dance Conferences — and in October, we’ll welcome families flying in from across the country.

And even as cultural arts programs are facing devastating budget cuts, we will continue to thrive, just as my ancestors have done before me.

This conference has been fueled by community — by people who believe in the mission and have sponsored young dancers, even without children of their own in the program.

We are shaping more than dancers.
We are shaping confident, rooted, unstoppable young people.

The world may shift, but our foundation is unshakable.

I can show you better than I can tell you.
The Vision Continues.

#TheVisionContinues #DanceIsHistory #BayAreaYouthPanAfricanDanceConference #ChanelAletaPresents #OaklandLegacy #OurRootsRunDeep #AfricanDiaspora #PanAfricanPride #sfbayarea taken in The Malonga Casquelourd Center for The Arts by @chanelaletapresents

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Asante sana! 🧡

A week later, and we’re still feeling the love!

To everyone who came out to dance, eat, shop, celebrate, and share in the joy of the 14th Annual Taste of Africa® Festival, THANK YOU! What a beautiful day celebrating Africa and her diaspora together in Downtown Livermore! 🌍

As we look ahead to our 15th anniversary, we’d love to hear from you! What did you enjoy? What would you like to see next year?

Your voice matters, and your feedback will help us make this celebration even better.

📝 Take our short survey at the link in our bio!

With love and gratitude,
The Taste of Africa® Festival Team 🧡
@chezanamiofficial x @chanelaletapresents

#TasteOfAfricaFestival #ChezaNami #LivermoreCA #AfricanDiaspora taken in The Bankhead LVA by @chanelaletapresents

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Extra! Extra! Read all about it! 📰👑🌍✨

Look who made the Livermore newspaper! 😍🙌🏾 as an analog girl living in a digital world, I love this so much 🫶🏾🥰

What an honor to be featured in ‘The Independent’ highlighting my role as the emcee of the 14th Annual Taste of Africa Festival! 🎤🌍💃🏾

Grateful to represent, celebrate, and amplify the beauty of African culture and our global diaspora! ❤️🖤💚

From Oakland to Africa to the WORLD! 👑🌍✨ ASE!

A special thank you to @chezanamiofficial & @chanelaletapresents for inviting me to bring my gifts to this stage! Gratitude is raised!

#QueenIminah #tasteofafricafestival #InTheNews #AfricanDiaspora #CulturalAmbassador taken in Livermore, California by @chanelaletapresents

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A Taste of Africa, a whole lot of JOY in the Bay Area ! 🌍🤍✨

Still smiling as I reflect on the beautiful time I had emceeing the Taste of Africa Festival in Livermore this weekend! 🎤🌍

A celebration filled with culture, community, music, dance, fashion, food and the beautiful diversity of the African Diaspora. It was truly an honor to help guide the festivities and share in the energy of a community coming together to celebrate Africa in all of her beauty.

A huge thank you to @chanelaletapresents & @chezanamiofficial for inviting me to grace this occasion.

And you already know… your Queen had to come representing in my best WOMANifestations ! 👑🤍🌍

So many beautiful moments to share — the recap has officially begun! 🎥📸✨

Africa to the World. 🌍✨ ASE!

#QueenIminah #ghetto2goddess #tasteofafricafestival #CulturalAmbassador #hostesswiththemostess taken in The Bankhead LVA by @chanelaletapresents

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A little walk through Taste of Africa® with yours truly! 🧡🌍

Months of planning, countless conversations, and a whole lot of love went into transforming Downtown Livermore into this beautiful celebration of Africa and the African Diaspora.

From our incredible small businesses and food vendors to the Main Stage, Moving Together dance studio, Karibu Circle, and every space in between, seeing it all come to life was something special.

I’m still taking it all in. Yesterday was BEAUTIFUL, and my heart is FULL. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 14th Annual Taste of Africa® possible. We did that!

@chezanamiofficial x @chanelaletapresents

#TasteOfAfrica2026 #ChezaNami #ChanelAletaPresents #LivermoreCA #AfricanDiaspora taken in The Bankhead LVA by @chanelaletapresents

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🔥 ASÉ ENSEMBLE IS HITTING THE MAIN STAGE! 🔥

We’re welcoming Asé Ensemble to the 14th Annual Taste of Africa® Festival!

Blending Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, jazz, soul, funk, and African influences, Asé Ensemble celebrates the musical connections across Africa and the diaspora.

Led by Jayson Fann, this internationally traveled ensemble brings decades of artistry, cultural exchange, and live musicianship to the stage.

Come ready for some GOOD MUSIC! 🌍🥁❤️

📍 Bankhead Theater Plaza | Downtown Livermore
📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 10 AM–6 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

#TasteOfAfrica #TasteOfAfrica2026 #AseEnsemble #AfricanDiaspora #LiveMusic taken in The Bankhead LVA by @chanelaletapresents

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LAST CALL TO BID 🏀✨

Tomorrow is your last day to bid on two signed jerseys from Jimmy Butler III and Tiffany Hayes!

💙 Jimmy Butler III: signed Golden State Warriors swingman jersey, PSA authenticated, COA included

💜 Tiffany Hayes: signed Golden State Valkyries jersey from a WNBA veteran and community champion, COA included

⏰ Final bids close Sat., Oct. 3 at 5:30 PM PDT

🔗 Bid at the link in bio

Every bid supports the 14th Annual Taste of Africa® Festival, a celebration of culture, music, and community in the heart of Livermore. Join us tomorrow from 10 AM to 6 PM at Bankhead Theater Plaza!

Thank you to our Cultural Arts Sponsors, @warriors and @valkyries 🙏🏾 taken in The Bankhead LVA by @chanelaletapresents

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A little something for your walls, your bookshelf, and your imagination! 🎨📚✨

From beautiful artwork to books and postcards, @seniwrites_ is bringing creativity in every form to the 14th Annual Taste of Africa® Festival!

Come browse, shop, and take a little art home with you! 🧡

📍 Bankhead Theater Plaza | Livermore
📅 TOMORROW, October 3 | 10 AM–6 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

#TasteOfAfrica2026 #ShopSmall #AfricanDiaspora #LivermoreCA by @chanelaletapresents

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Come pull up tomorrow in Livermore. The 14th Annual Taste of Africa Festival hosted by @chanelaletapresents is bringing together culture, community, food, music, dancing, live entertainment, vendors, and plenty for the family. It’s going down from 10 AM to 6 PM at Bankhead Theater Plaza, with free parking. I’ll also be out there vending with Day2Day, so come through and show some love.

📍 Bankhead Theater Plaza, 2400 1st Street, Livermore, CA 94551
⏰ 10 AM–6 PM
🅿️ Free parking by @chanelaletapresents

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A LITTLE LOVE FOR THE HOME TEAM! 🧡🌍

The Cheza Nami Ensemble is taking the Main Stage at the 14th Annual Taste of Africa® Festival!

Through traditional African music, dance, and cultural storytelling, the ensemble shares the beauty of African heritage while connecting generations through the arts.

And what better place to celebrate than right here, surrounded by the community that makes Taste of Africa possible?

Come show the Cheza Nami Ensemble some love! 🥁❤️

📍 Bankhead Theater Plaza | Downtown Livermore
📅 TOMORROW! Saturday, October 3
⏰ 10 AM–6 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

#TasteOfAfrica2026 #ChezaNami #visittrivalley taken in The Bankhead LVA by @chanelaletapresents

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SEE YOU TOMORROW! 🌍🔥

DAANSEKOU Cultural Arts Collective takes the Taste of Africa® Main Stage tomorrow!

Come experience West African dance, music and cultural tradition live as we gather for the 14th Annual Taste of Africa® Festival.

📅 Tomorrow, October 3
⏰ 10 AM–6 PM
📍 Bankhead Theater Plaza | Downtown Livermore
🎟️ FREE

We’ll see you there. ✨

#TasteOfAfricaFestival #DAANSEKOU #TasteOfAfrica2026 #WestAfricanDance #LivermoreCA taken in The Bankhead LVA by @chanelaletapresents

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ONE. MORE. DAY. 🌍✨

Tomorrow, we gather in the heart of Livermore for the 14th Annual Taste of Africa® Festival.

A full day of African and African Diaspora culture, food, music, dance, storytelling, shopping, family activities, and community is almost here.

Come ready to:
✨ Catch incredible performances on the Main Stage
✨ Take a free class in the Moving Together outdoor dance studio
✨ Shop with our incredible vendors
✨ Eat your way through the food court
✨ Spend time with the kids in the Karibu Circle
✨ Make a few memories while you’re at it

After all the planning, all the details, all the conversations, all the building…we finally get to experience it together.

📅 TOMORROW | Saturday, October 3
⏰ 10 AM–6 PM
📍 Bankhead Theater Plaza | Downtown Livermore
🎟️ FREE

Okay, tell us: what are you heading to first? 👀

#TasteOfAfrica #TasteOfAfricaFestival #Livermore #bayareaevents taken in The Bankhead LVA by @chanelaletapresents

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