The first Togo Festival in Germany (FESTOA), organized by Togo Goes On e.V., took place in Berlin on Saturday. The festival, which was held simultaneously with the annual Kenako Africa Festival at the Alexanderplatz, featured a diverse range of activities, including symposiums, a fashion show, a traditional masquerade performance, and a music concert. A captivating masquerade dance transformed Alexanderplatz into …

After a long struggle, Berlin’s Peters Allee will be renamed Maji Maji Allee and Anna Mungunda Allee on Friday (23 August). The previous name, Petersallee, honoured Carl Peters, founder of the colony of German East Africa, who was notorious for his crimes against Africans. The new street names commemorate two significant figures: Anna Mungunda, a Namibian national heroine who fought …

Berlin’s largest public square, Alexanderplatz, will transform into a vibrant African cultural fair when the 2024 Kenako Africa Festival kicks off on Friday, 23 August. This annual celebration, running until 1 September, features a rich array of activities, including live music, dance, fashion shows, culinary experiences, and craft markets. The 2024 musical lineup boasts artists from across the continent, showcasing …