African Festival of Arts and Culture brings music, food, and fashion to downtown Iowa City

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The sights, sounds, and flavors of Africa filled the Iowa City Ped Mall on Saturday during the African Festival of Arts and Culture.

The all-day celebration — running from noon to 9 p.m. — showcased the diversity of African cultures and the contributions of African immigrants to the community.

Festival organizers Sunday Goshit and Betty Ngugi said the event is a way to bring people together through art, music, and shared stories…

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