Afrofest @ Woodbine Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Jul 8th & Sun Jul 9th!

Afrofest is the largest free African Music Festival in North America.

Music Africa is a not-for-profit community-based organization that promotes African music in Toronto through its annual flagship music festival Afrofest. Established in 1990, Music Africa is among the oldest and most respected organizations promoting African music in Canada.

When :July 08, 2017 – 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
            July 09, 2017 – 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location:  Woodbine Park, Toronto, ON

Full Schedule and more info on website

Afrofest - Presented By Music Africa @ Woodbine Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Jul 9th & Sun Jul 10th!

This year we are pleased to include three unique elements which enhance the value of the festival while catering to our ever-growing international audience.

These include:

Having a three-day festival. On July 8th, 2016, there will be an AFROFEST Pre-Party which will feature AsikoAfrobeat Ensemble.

AFROFEST 2016 will be recorded and broadcast on AfroGlobal TV (Rogers Cable – 708, Bell 2472).

This year we have included an area to cater for anyone with special needs and an area where nursing mothers can change their children.

Please ask one of our volunteers for more information.

As you enjoy the festival, make sure you experience all it has to offer: The seasoned artists on the main stage, the up and coming artists on the Baobab stage, the bustling African marketplace for food and African art and crafts, the children’s creative village which has activities for children and our drum zone where some of the most amazing drummers within the African community in Toronto meet and play different styles of the African drum.
This Weekend - July 09 & 10, 2016. AFROFEST Toronto - Woodbine Park. This is one festival you do not want to miss. Here is the complete schedule. ‪#‎AFROFEST2016‬.
Saturday
DJ Flowmaster (Kenya) 12:00 PM
Beyond Sound (Multinational) 1:00 PM
New Tradition (Cuba/Kenya) 2:00 PM
Nhapitapi (Zimbabwe) 3:30 PM
Nati Haile (Ethiopia) 4:45 PM
Toto Guillaume (Cameroon) 6:15 PM
Black Parents (Haiti) 7:45 PM
Moto Tia (Congo) 9:15 PM
Sunday
DJ Biggy (Ethiopia) 11:30 PM
Ijo Vudu (Nigeria) 12:30 AM
Madagascar Slim (Madagascar) 1:30 PM
Bamako Quintet (Mali) 2:45 PM
Lynda Thalie (Algeria) 4:00 PM
Emmanuel Jal (Sudan) 5:15 PM
Ruff N Smooth (Ghana) 7:00 PM

Saturday
MC Bonde (Zimbabwe) 1:00 PM
MC Ebone (Ghana) 1:00 PM
DJ Bubbling (Cameroon) 1:00 PM
Jean Asamoa (Ivory Coast)2:00 PM
Ekelle Mullings (Guyana) 2:40 PM
Adria Kain (Trinidad) 3:20 PM
Everything Oshaun (Nigeria/Jamaica) 3:45 PM
Comfort & The 420 Orkestra (Multinational) 4:20 PM
TK Smooth (Zimbabwe) 5:00 PM
Fashion Show (Multinational) 5:20 PM
Java Panzo (Angola) 5:45 PM
Black Stars (Ghana) 6:10 PM
G98.7 Dance Competition (Multinational) 6:30 PM
Richie Flow (Jamaica) 7:30 PM
Slim Flex (Ghana) 8:00 PM
TK Smooth (Zimbabwe) 8:30 PM

Sunday
MC Bonde/MC Ebone (Zimbabwe/Ghana) 1:00 PM
DJ MagicFlowz (Nigeria) 1:00 PM
Adama Daou (Mali) 2:00 PM
DJ MagicFlowz (Nigeria) 2:40 PM
FocusWay (Congo) 3:10 PM
Staasia Daniels (Jamaica) 3:50 PM
DJ Mahijto (Liberia) 4:05 PM
Obuxum (Somalia) 4:20 PM
Chita Movalez (Ghana) 4:45 PM
Fashion Show (Multinational) 5:05 PM
G98.7 Dance Competition (Multinational) 5:25 PM
Ozee B & Success K (Nigeria) 6:10 PM
DJ Mahijto Close - 6:30 PM

Location:  Woodbine Park, Toronto, ON

More info click here

Afrofest @ Woodbine Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Jul 5th & Sun Jul 6th

JULY 5 – 6, 2014

WOODBINE PARK! FREE ADMISSION: RAIN OR SHINE

Afrofest 2014 is a chance to discover Africa in the heart of Toronto, presented by Music Africa on Saturday, July 5th and Sunday, July 6th at Woodbine Park, Lakeshore Boulevard East and Coxwell Avenue.

Held annually since 1989 Afrofest is a free showcase of the rich and diverse African culture. The festival features music, dance, drumming and theatre, with over 35 bands – both local and international. Peter Toh, President of Music Africa, says "Afrofest features programming for children and youth, as well as presenting some of the classic stars of African music. It's a festival that provides something for everyone.” With a bustling African marketplace, boasting more than 60 food and craft vendors, artistic displays, The Creative Children's Village, drum area, music workshops and organized fun and educational activities for youth, Afrofest is the African cultural event of the summer!

In addition to the performances on the main stage, there will be non-stop activity at the Baobab Stage with music and dance workshops.

Main stage artists at Afrofest 2014 include Malian virtuoso Cheikh Hamala Diabate, direct from Cameroon, South Sudan's Ruth Mathiang, Madagascar Slim, Asiko Afrobeat Ensemble from Nigeria, DRC's Soukous Tchtcho, Amare Kante from Guinea any many more.

Time: 1p - 10p

Location: Queen and Woodbine, Toronto, ON

Admission is FREE

For more info click here

Afrofest @ Woodbine Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Jul 6th and Sun Jul 7th!

Welcome to the 25th Annual Afrofest!  The festival was started in 1989 through a vision of broaden the perception of African music and culture.  The incredible growth the festival has seen, from 2,000 people at the first one day festival to over 100,000 visitors over a week end, mirrors the growth of the African communities in Toronto over the same time.  In 1989 there were said to be just 20,000, almost half of those from Ghana.  Today the African community in the Toronto area numbers over 400,000 representing close to 10% of the overall population.

Location: Woodbine Park, Queen and Woodbine

Time:  Sat and Sun,  1p to 10p rain or shine

Admission:  Free

For more info:

http://afrofest.ca/

Afrofest @ Woodbine Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Jul 7th & Sun Jul 8th!

Afrofest, a free celebration of the richness and diversity of African culture, is set for Woodbine Park in Toronto on Saturday July 7th and Sunday July 8th.  Featuring world-renowned African musicians and top African groups based in Canada, an African marketplace, food and craft vendors, artistic displays, music workshops, and organized activities for youth and children. Afrofest is THE cultural event of the summer.  

Please note: City by laws forbid the distribution of plastic water bottles in public parks - please bring your own water bottles!

Location: Woodbine Park, Queen and Coxwell, Toronto, ON  

For more info visit:  http://www.musicafrica.org/

Afrofest @ Queen's Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Jul 9th & Sun Jul 10th!

AFROFEST 2011 at Queen's Park on July 9th - 10th

Afrofest, a free celebration of the richness and diversity of African culture, is set for Queen’s Park in Toronto on Saturday July 9th and Sunday July 10th.

Featuring world-renowned African musicians and top African groups based in Canada, an African marketplace, food and craft vendors, artistic displays, music workshops, and organized activities for youth and children. Afrofest is THE cultural event of the summer.

For weekend schedule line-up and more info visit http://musicafrica.org/