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"Showcased at: African Food Event"

Visited the African Food Festival in Kreuzberg for a taste of diverse offerings from local and international African ventures, capturing the vibrant atmosphere with photography (photographs by Artemev Makar).

Attended: African Food Celebration
Attended: African Food Celebration

"Showcased at: African Food Event"

**"Phew, I whipped up 31 cakes today! (Yep, that one on the right) is a tangy cheesecake infused with grits and ripe papaya, giving it an African flair, much like a palm tree." Sameela Königsmann, a sharp business manager from Berlin, shared.

"Making a fan? That takes me two hours! I source materials straight from Ghana and bring them back here." Charity Schöbel, a diligent cleaner from Ghana, proudly shared her craft.

"That's 'Gourmet Boerwors', a savory South African farmer's sausage," beamed Leona Halili, a psychology student from Berlin.

"Juan and I are travelers from Chicago and Paris, respectively. We stumbled upon a poster near our hostel that read 'this sounds good'. We ended up tasting Senegalese food, with plantain and chicken wings." Juan Simon, a student from Chicago, and his Parisian companion described their adventurous meal.

"Hey, that's jollof rice and plantain from Nigeria!" Ruby Martinez, a student hailing from New York, chimed in about her flavorful dish.

Caro (right) and Calvin, colleagues at a PR Agency, Berlin.

Alan Missala, the visionary founder of ZULA digital library, Berlin.

"I went for jerk chicken with rice and plantain because, well, I love chicken," Kimberly Wangui, an apprentice from Berlin, confessed.

"I'm on a getaway here with my boyfriend. I can't get enough of those fans — I scooped one up for just €10," Ariana Aragoune, a lawyer from Naples, gushed.

Lileth Harter, a spirited student, also shared her bargain finds — a piece and a ring — from her shopping escapade.

"And we managed to bring down the price, too," Nyambu Ra, a relentless liberation worker, declared with a grin.

🌍 More than just a food fest: African Food Festival- Africa's Cultural Extravaganza: African Food Festival Berlin, set to take place at the eclectic Malzfabrik Schöneberg, Berlin, from July 13-14, 2025.For more information on upcoming events, check out their website.

These events highlight the diverse flavors and jubilant culture of Africa in Berlin and serve as a testament to the richness of African heritage in the city during the summer of 2025.

  1. Sameela Königsmann, a business manager from Berlin, shared her tangy cheesecake, infused with African flavors like grits and papaya, as a contribution to the African Food Festival Berlin, showcasing the lifestyle and food-and-drink offerings.
  2. Exploring the Malzfabrik Schöneberg, Ariana Aragoune, a lawyer from Naples, encountered a cultural travel experience at the African Food Festival Berlin, marveling at the jubilant African culture, travel, and diverse food offerings.

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