Event Overview
The 3rd edition of the AWA Niagara Festival 2023 celebrates African Cultural Heritage and special guest artists. A full day, family-friendly program including curated arts & crafts exhibitions, African Djembe drumming workshops for all ages, dance, music, authentic African and Canadian food, and vendors.
Tickets: https://tix.to/awaeventswe/cmzdi
FIRST 100 TICKETS WERE FREE (sponsored by an anonymous benefactor).
At a Glance
Dates
August 26–27, 2023
Location
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Highlights
- Professionally curated arts & crafts exhibitions
- Interactive African Djembe drumming workshops (all ages)
- Dance, music, authentic African & Canadian food
- Vendors and family-friendly activities
- First 100 tickets were sponsored and free (historic note)
Performance Schedule
Saturday, August 26
Program2:00 PM
Gates open — concessions open, vendors, sign-up for activities
2:00 PM
Activities begin — African drum circle (Mohammed Diaby & Khadim Mbegue)
3:00 PM
Drum circle — all family experience
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
DJ Moussa — Afrobeat dance
5:00 PM
J.A.S — Alternative/Contemporary music
6:00 PM
Esther Jane Willow & Scott Langill — Native artist
6:40 PM
Kyla Wheeler — RnB
7:00 PM
Shake Street (Rob LeClerc) — 5-piece band
8:00 PM
Exclusive Connection ft Tolu — Afrobeat
9:00 PM
Mohamed Diaby — African drumming
Sunday, August 27
Program2:00 PM
Gates open — concessions open, vendors, sign-up for activities
2:00 PM
Gospel outreach
2:00 PM
Activities begin — African drum circle (Mohamed Diabby & Khadim Mbegue)
3:00 PM
African drum circle continues
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
DJ Moussa — Afrobeat dance
5:00 PM
Esther Jane Willow — Native artist
5:25 PM
J.A.S — Alternative/Contemporary folk music
5:50 PM
Miniscule Choir
6:30 PM
Tabiba — Arabic music
7:40 PM
Waleed Kush AfroJazz ft Razan Dareer
8:40 PM
KL Company — Bollywood music and dance