A DAY of celebration, showcasing African food, stories and games will take place tomorrow, aiming to "unite" communities in Basingstoke.

The event coincides with Carnival Weekend, which will culminate with the famous Notting Hill Carnival taking place in London, this free-to-attend event, held by Africa United Diaspora, will take place in the Carnival Hall on Saturday, August 24.

The event will run between 1pm and 4pm, and will be filled with vibrant music, food, colour and culture, offering the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich traditions and diverse heritage of Africa.

Organiser of the event, and head of Africa United Diaspora, Dr Tunde Adelakun, said he wants the event which will feature various games to help "put aside negativity" about Africa.

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In the video, Dr Tunde says: "We're having an Africa Day celebration, brought to you by Africa United Diaspora.

"Africa Day celebration 2024 in Basingstoke will have fun and games. We'll have award presentation a Pride of Africa award presentation.

"We'll have speeches and addresses and stories, positive stories of Africans who have done great things in the community where you live, who are from Africa, but who are making us proud in these areas, lots of it, and there'll be games.

"I've got table tennis for you. I've got darts for you.

"It'll be wonderful. It'd be a great occasion to come and celebrate Africa.

"Let us put aside the negativity that everybody feels about Africa as a continent, and let's come together and build ourselves, build the African continent, build our people, our own selves, and use the power of unity to build our continent back in Africa, it's not hard, but it has to start from somewhere, and we want you to start it here in Basingstoke.

"I'm looking forward to seeing you guys. I think we can do a lot for our continent in Africa, I think we can do a lot for ourselves, and we can realign and reorientate our own children back to their roots, which is Africa."

The family day will also feature short talks, games and speed networking for businesses and will be attended by the Parliamentary serjeant-at-arms, Ugbana Oyet, as well as the Mayor of Basingstoke, Cllr Dan Putty and the Mayor of Hart and Rushmoor, Cllr Mara Makunura.