SA: The Locrate Market to host Africa Day Celebration

Founded in 2014, The Locrate Market is a concept that seeks to create an environment that allows people to validate their ideas and create new business concepts in different communities.

The event will feature music performances, cuisine, fashion and business talks. Confirmed artists include Shwi Nomtekhala, Ntate Stunna, The Brother Moves On, Black Jar Moscow, King Olwee and DJ Teedo Love.

“This event is a celebration of African pride,” event organiser Kgosi Rampa said. “One of our objectives is to promote intercontinental business exchange and tourism among SMMEs in the diaspora. We are also providing a platform for African countries to market and sell their products to a wider audience, and positioning Southern Africa as a vibrant tourist destination.”

Rampa said the business talks would run under the theme Let’s Be Practical and focus on how entrepreneurs can operate their businesses from an African context. Confirmed speakers include Vuyo’s Restaurant founder Miles Kubheka, Inga Atelier creative director and founder Inga Gubeka, Van De Carter Group CEO Katlego Mokgethi and Ntozinhle Lifestyle founder Sphelele Chikowi.

“The aim of the Africa Day Celebration is to grow and collaborate with more African artists, SMMEs and creatives. The vision is to follow what’s happening in the industry in terms of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and remove the border or barriers that makes it hard for businesses to collaborate and exchange ideas in order to solve common problems,” Rampa said.

Tickets to Africa Day Celebration can be purchased here.