Marafiki Center

Marafiki Center Creating cross-cultural connections. Highlighting the African & Swahili-speaking communities in Lexington, KY.

🙌🏿 Swahili Day 2026 wouldn't be possible without the incredible partners who believe in celebrating culture, community, ...
06/08/2026

🙌🏿 Swahili Day 2026 wouldn't be possible without the incredible partners who believe in celebrating culture, community, and connection. 💙

Drop a comment to help us say "Asante" (Thank You) and show appreciation to these amazing partners for investing in our community and helping Swahili Day continue to grow year after year.

Swipe to the end for a special giveaway! 👀

🎧These DJs will be on deck setting the vibe at Swahili Day 2026! 🔥From spinning crowd favorites to seamlessly mixing liv...
06/07/2026

🎧These DJs will be on deck setting the vibe at Swahili Day 2026! 🔥

From spinning crowd favorites to seamlessly mixing live bands, dances, and nonstop energy, our DJs keep the festival moving and the vibes alive all day long. Expect unforgettable sets, Afrobeat favorites, and the perfect blend of sounds from across Africa and beyond.

Whether you’re dancing front row or soaking in the atmosphere, the beats won’t stop at the 5th Annual Swahili Day Festival. 🎶✨

💃🏿🕺🏾Back by popular demand the High School Afro Dance competition is back at Swahili Day 2026! Teams will battle it out ...
06/07/2026

💃🏿🕺🏾Back by popular demand the High School Afro Dance competition is back at Swahili Day 2026! Teams will battle it out for the prized handcrafted Trophy by Kenyan artist 🏆 Last year’s champs are back to defend their title — but the competition is fierce.

Crowd energy is a KEY factor in the vote, so show up and make some noise for the next generation of talent! 🎶🔥

🥁🪘 DANCE. DRUMS. SWAHILI DAY. JUNE 13. 🪘🥁The stage is LIT with dynamic cross-cultural talent you don't want to miss!⚡ Rw...
06/05/2026

🥁🪘 DANCE. DRUMS. SWAHILI DAY. JUNE 13. 🪘🥁

The stage is LIT with dynamic cross-cultural talent you don't want to miss!

⚡ Rwandan Dance Group - Inyambo
⚡ Afro-Dance Duo - Fighters Dance Group
⚡ Youth African Drum Circle - M'Power Rhythm
⚡ Interactive Dance Lessons - GAME, UK College of Pharmacy (CRoME) Lab

They're not just performing — they're pulling you onto the dance floor!
Tag in the Comments who you're pulling in with YOU 💃🏿 🕺🏾

🌍🎶 One Stage. Many Cultures. Endless Vibes.Swahili Day 2026 brings together an incredible lineup of solo artists and dyn...
06/04/2026

🌍🎶 One Stage. Many Cultures. Endless Vibes.

Swahili Day 2026 brings together an incredible lineup of solo artists and dynamic musical expressions representing the rich sounds and cultures of East Africa and beyond.

Experience music in Swahili, Kibembe, and other languages that celebrate the beauty of our diverse heritage. Expect a fusion of traditional roots and contemporary sounds spanning afrobeats, rumba, bongo flava, gospel, and more.

✨ Different countries. Different genres. One unforgettable celebration of culture.

Join us as artists from across the continent unite in Lexington to showcase the sounds that connect us all. 🇹🇿🇨🇩🇰🇪🇱🇷🌍

Swahili Day Artist Alert!Danny lesson is an Afro-pop artist based in the United States, singing in Swahili, Portuguese, ...
06/03/2026

Swahili Day Artist Alert!

Danny lesson is an Afro-pop artist based in the United States, singing in Swahili, Portuguese, and mixing African rhythms with a global pop sound. Catch him on all your listening apps and tune in for Swahili Day on June 13 at Gatton Park!

Get ready for the Swahili Day stage with Jack Dope! He brings us East African music vibes from his 🇨🇩Congo & 🇺🇬Uganda ro...
06/03/2026

Get ready for the Swahili Day stage with Jack Dope! He brings us East African music vibes from his 🇨🇩Congo & 🇺🇬Uganda roots and blends the Luganda & Swahili language with diverse genres.

Stay tuned this week for the full lineup of artists coming to you at Swahili Day at Gatton Park on June 13!

⚽🌍 THE SOCCER VILLAGE IS COMING TO SWAHILI DAY 2026! 🌍⚽Feel the World Cup energy right here in Lexington as the Soccer V...
06/01/2026

⚽🌍 THE SOCCER VILLAGE IS COMING TO SWAHILI DAY 2026! 🌍⚽

Feel the World Cup energy right here in Lexington as the Soccer Village ramps up for Swahili Day on June 13.

Hosted and sponsored by Box 2 Box Tumaini Academy this interactive experience will bring together soccer lovers of all ages for a day of friendly competition, culture, and community. Test your skills in organized challenges, including 1v1 battles, dribble contests, and other futbol fun on the Rec Lawn at Gatton Park.

Explore vendor booths from local soccer clubs and organizations, connect with fellow players and fans, and celebrate the global game that unites communities across continents.

And keeping the field energized all day long, the official Soccer Village playlist is made possible by Radio Capitol! 🎶🔥

Whether you’re a player, coach, supporter, or future star, the Soccer Village is your destination for football culture at Swahili Day 2026.

🏆 Bring your skills.
⚽ Rep your team.
🌍 Celebrate the world’s game.

12/08/2025

Bryan Station High School AfroLex Club had an amazing trip to EKU! 📚
Thank you, for welcoming our students💙

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Lexington, KY
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