Atlanta is preparing for one of the biggest festivals to be introduced to the market. International Superstar and Philanthropist, Akon, who is Senegalese has partnered with Color of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, famed music executive Jacob York, hospitality guru Ais York, business owner Yaw Botchey, and entrepreneur and brand curator K. Botchey to present Atlanta’s first annual Jollof Music and Food Festival. The family-friendly cultural experience will feature Afrobeat and Caribbean DJ’s, a Jollof contest judged by Akon and other influential chefs and cultural tastemakers, live music performances, food, art, dance, and more. The festival will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Piedmont Park, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Akon Lighting Africa and the crisis in Congo.
This year, Atlanta’s Jollof and Music Festival will feature entertainment by Rotimi, Afro B – Drogba (Joanna), Nektunez (Ameno Amapiano), Nana Hofi, Focalisti, Salma Slims, and more. Festival goers will also enjoy DJ sets by E Cool, DJ Kash, DJ Fly, DJ Vque, DJ Mix Masta Chu, DJ Chicca, DJ Smashkash, DJ Sam Q, DJ Nani, DJ Shine the Best, DJ Mix Masta Zulu, ad DJ Dancer Vybz.
