Taste of Africa cultural event aims unity
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | Sunday January 30, 2022 06:00
The event spokesperson, Mercy Ramojela said they will have various African artists performing and various African food cuisines being offered for sale to allow people to taste and experience other African delicacies. "Taste of Africa is hosted by Kenramzzy Media, a local media company owned by me and my husband Dr Kennedy Ramojela. What makes us different from other cultural events is that various African cuisines will be sold at the event. We will have various artistes from Africa performing at the event.
We target the entire family and not just the youth. We are selling an African experience not just music alone,” she revealed. Furthermore, Ramojela explained that activities lined up for the event included food tasting, music performances and best dressed persons competition. There will also be African games, kiddies’ corners with kiddies’ games. She added that the final line-up will be released by March. So far Culture Spears is the only band announced and others will be announced every week until March.
She said revellers must expect the very best of African music and dance. Their MC’s include Big Fish, Khumo Kgwaadira and MC Theo. Ramojela added that the goal was to have various cuisines from different countries and not only from Botswana. She also pointed out that they expected cuisines from Nigeria, Zimbabwe and others. She said the food will be on sale to also allow locals to make money and benefit from the event. Moreover, Ramojela explained that they are currently engaging with various security companies to ensure that the event is completely secure.
She added that cooler boxes will be allowed but said no bottles will be allowed at the event. She also highlighted that any bottled beverage sold at the event would be poured into a disposable cup. General tickets will be sold for P200 each, double tickets cost P300 and kiddies under 16 years cost P50. VIP ticket is sold at P500 and includes food, welcome drink and an entire VIP experience including exclusive seating and parking. Ramojela further explained that they currently have Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) as their main sponsor adding that they were still in talks with various organisations to make sure that the event becomes successful.