Àkójọpọ̀ X Gorée Cuisine Presents:

Event Details

Location: Connect Gallery, Hyde Park, Chicago
Parking: Free street parking available
Dress Code: African-inspired attire is encouraged
Gallery from 2024 Taste of Nigeria: View photos

Event Overview

Àkójọpọ̀ is proud to host the Second Annual Taste of Nigeria: African Art Music Fundraiser Night. This special event brings together the rich traditions of Nigerian cuisine, African art music, and visual art in a celebration of community, culture, and creativity.

Last year’s Taste of Nigeria concert marked Àkójọpọ̀’s debut in Chicago and offered guests an unforgettable journey into Nigerian culture. Our audience experienced the vibrancy of African music, shared in the joy of traditional cuisine, and enjoyed a curated exhibition of local artwork. We are excited to continue this tradition and invite new and returning guests to connect through food, music, and shared values.

What to Expect

This year’s celebration will take place at Connect Gallery in Hyde Park, Chicago. We are pleased to welcome back our returning host, Zion Ali, whose energy and passion brought the event to life last year. Guests will enjoy an inspiring art exhibition curated by Chicago-based artists, live performances of Pan-African Art Music, and a traditional Nigerian meal prepared by Mobisayo Kumapayi, the mother of Àkójọpọ̀’s founder, Daniel Kumapayi.

All food served will be peanut-free, and the menu offers something for everyone. Whether you're familiar with Àkójọpọ̀ or attending for the first time, we invite you to experience the beauty and depth of Nigerian culture through a thoughtfully curated evening of music, cuisine, and community connection.

Culinary Experience

The event features a tiered ticket system offering different levels of meals and experiences:

• 1-Course Meal: Includes plantain, spicy coconut rice, and a protein (chicken, fish, or beef), along with soft drinks or still water.
• 2-Course Meal: Includes plantain and pepper soup, spicy coconut rice or abula and amala, Nigerian salad, a protein (chicken, fish, or beef), and one mocktail or soft drink.
• 4-Course Meal: Includes plantain and pepper soup, Nigerian salad, spicy coconut rice or abula and amala, protein (chicken, fish, beef, or goat meat), two mocktails or soft drinks, Nigerian vanilla pound cake with embellishments (honey, powdered sugar, and fruit), and unlimited mocktails or soft drinks.

Raffle Prizes

This year’s event includes exciting raffle prizes sponsored by local Chicago businesses. Each ticket tier includes a chance to win high-quality, locally sourced prizes that showcase the creativity and generosity of our community partners.

• 1-Course Ticket: No raffle entry
• 2-Course Ticket: One raffle entry
• 4-Course Ticket: Two raffle entries

Raffle winners will be announced during the event.