By Amanda Dolasinski Staff writer Updated Jul 16, 2016 Anthony Harris and his daughter Nia McCoy danced along to the Caribbean rhythm that echoed down Person Street on Saturday. Harris doted on his eight-year-old daughter, hoping she would learn more about her culture, and the others represented at the African World Peace Festival downtown. “I […]

African World Peace Festival returns to downtown Fayetteville Jul 10, 2016 Staff file photo by Andrew Craft Madjeed Adamu dances on Person Street as a DJ plays music during the inaugural African World Peace Festival in 2015. The African World Peace Festival returns to downtown Person Street on Saturday. The theme of the second annual […]

The African World Peace Festival & 5k is a fundraiser for Loving Hands International. Proceeds from the African World Peace Festival benefits Africa’s Humanitarian Needs and local community needs as well. We invite you to Downtown Fayetteville to experience a parade highlighting the different cultures, fashions, music, drumming and dancing performers, arts/craft displays, special African cuisine, and […]

There is more to Africa than the tragedy and strife portrayed in the news. Isabella Effon is looking to show Fayetteville the brighter side of her native continent. On July 11, the community is invited to attend the Inaugural African World Peace Festival in downtown Fayetteville. Effon invites to the community to come learn about […]

At the inaugural African World Peace Festival, organizer Isabella Effon wants guests to learn about culture and tradition and get information that will help them stay healthy. She also wants them to have fun. To that end, music, dancers and drummers are scheduled to perform. “We just want to make this a happy event,” Effon […]