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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 28, 2026Miami-Dade

Taste of Afrikin festival hosts African and Caribbean culinary event in North Miami

The Taste of Afrikin festival will feature cuisine from 15 African and Caribbean countries, including a competitive 'jollof wars' cooking event. The festival takes place on Sunday, September 6, at the Maison Afrikin venue in downtown North Miami.

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Why It Matters

The event provides a public cultural and culinary experience for residents of North Miami and the surrounding South Florida area.

Key Facts

  • The Taste of Afrikin festival features cuisine from 15 African and Caribbean countries.
  • The event includes a 'jollof wars' competition between chefs comparing Nigerian and Ghanaian rice dishes.
  • The festival includes an art exhibition and live entertainment.
  • The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • The venue is located at Maison Afrikin, 1600 NE 126th St, North Miami, FL 33181.

Who's Mentioned

personAlfonso Brooks“Festival organizer/spokesperson”other33181“Zip code”locationNorth Miami“City where the event is held”locationMaison Afrikin“Event venue”location1600 NE 126th St“Street address of the event”