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The Games of Our Heritage
Feb23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Àkójọpọ̀ X Gorée Cuisine Presents: The Games of Our Heritage


The Games of Our Heritage

Connecting the Black Diaspora Through Culture and Community

Celebrate Black History Month by immersing yourself in the rich traditions of Pan-African culture. This vibrant event features Mancala and Spades—two beloved games deeply rooted in the Black diaspora. Mancala, an ancient African strategy game, and Spades, a card game treasured across generations, both serve as powerful symbols of connection, strategy, and community. Paired with delicious Senegalese cuisine, the evening promises to bring people together through shared traditions of play and food.

Our goal is to raise $500 (33h 21m) or more through this event. This will be an intimate experience and community night where a portion of all ticket sales will go directly to Àkójọpọ̀ to support our 2025 programming, fostering Pan-African arts and culture worldwide. To learn more about our impact, visit akojopo.org/pages/impact. Get your tickets today!

 

  • $20 (1h 20m) Food Voucher: Every attendee receives a $20 (1h 20m) food voucher towards a meal of their choice included in the ticket price.
  • Proceeds Going to Àkójọpọ̀: All proceeds from the ticket sales, after deducting the food voucher cost, go directly to Àkójọpọ̀ to support our 2025 programming and promote Pan-African arts and culture worldwide.

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