African Showcase Market

This year promises to be beautiful, brighter, bolder, and more vibrant than ever. Step into the heart of Africa without leaving London and experience a dynamic market-festival bursting with colour, rhythm, and flavour. More than 30 carefully curated stalls will showcase authentic African products, from handcrafted jewellery and textiles to unique artefacts and gourmet cuisine. This immersive experience offers buyers, media, and the public a rare opportunity to connect directly with talented African creators and entrepreneurs.

Event Highlights Include:

• Live performances from acclaimed drummers, singers, poets, and dancers representing Gambia, Congo, Sudan, Ghana, Mali, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria
• Interactive workshops, including traditional dance sessions and head wrap styling
• Uplifting sounds from Afrobeats DJs and a soulful gospel choir
• A vibrant cultural procession through Barking Town Centre

Whether you're a retail buyer, cultural curator, media professional, or a local family looking for an inspiring day out, AfricanShowcase 2026 promises an extraordinary celebration of art, music, fashion, food, and community spirit. Proudly sponsored by Universal Homes, Abfoods, Mr Fatai Abiola, and 1Accord Living Ltd, this year’s event is supported by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council and Market Manager Derek Lowe.

Founder’s Statement
Ola Mustapha, Founder of both AfricanShowcase Market and Kiskirine Events Ltd, shares:
“AfricanShowcase is more than a market. It’s a celebration of Africa’s rich heritage, a platform for African businesses, and a joyful reminder of the beauty of cultural exchange.”

Originally launched in Brent in 2003 by Ola Mustapha, AfricanShowcase has grown into a must-attend annual event, continuing to champion African excellence 23 years on.

Don’t miss this one-day-only celebration of Authentic Africa in London.

Required To Trade:

• Public Liability Insurance
• Health & Safety/Hygiene Certificates
• Local Authority Licence (Food & Alcohol Vendors)
• Logo

Your Booking Will Include Either:

• Pitch Only - Bring your own equipment
• Pitch With Tables & Chairs Only
• Pitch with Tables, Chairs & Gazebo (You Keep the Gazebo)

Health & Safety Requirements: All traders must comply with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.

• Please provide the following information:
• Type of food/product to be sold
• Food Hygiene Certificate (if applicable)
• First Aid Certificate
• Number of staff on stand
• Will hot food be sold?
• Electricity requirements (watts/voltage)
• Use of gas or barbecue equipment
• Local authority registration details
• Public Liability Insurance
• Food vendors may also be required to complete a council health & safety checklist.