AfriKin brings Taste of AfriKin back to North Miami for Miami Spice 2026

AfriKin Foundation says Taste of AfriKin returns Sept. 6, 2026, to Maison AfriKin in North Miami during Miami Spice season, with African and Caribbean food, live performances and the Jollof Cook-Off. The ticketed event is presented with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of North Miami.

Why it matters: - Taste of AfriKin is one of Miami Spice 2026’s cultural food events, linking tourism, dining and local arts in North Miami. - The festival spotlights African and Caribbean cuisine and performance, with the Jollof Cook-Off as its signature draw. - The event is positioned to bring visitors to Maison AfriKin during Labor Day weekend and keep AfriKin’s broader cultural programming in view.

What happened: - AfriKin Foundation announced Taste of AfriKin will return Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Maison AfriKin in North Miami. - The event is presented as part of Miami Spice season in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of North Miami. - Doors open at 5:30 p.m. - Tickets are sold through Eventbrite.

The details: - The program includes chef stations representing food and beverage traditions from 15 nations. - The evening also features live music, an art exhibition, a DJ set and community programming. - The Jollof Cook-Off brings chefs from across Africa and its diaspora together to prepare jollof rice for judging by attendees. - Participating food and beverage traditions come from the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cabo Verde, Eritrea, Ghana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and the United States. - The live lineup includes The Rozz Parker Band, Connis Vanterpool on saxophone, Binghi Blaze on reggae, Jerilyn Davis on vocals, Nadia Sol on fire dance and host DJ Fonz. - The DJ set will feature Afrobeat, Amapiano, soca and gwo ka. - Additional programming includes a limbo competition. - General admission is $55. - VIP admission is $125. - Reserved tables of eight cost $440. - Presale tickets have sold out. - Day-of tickets will cost more if the event is not sold out in advance. - Free on-site parking is available. - The event is open to all ages. - All ticket sales are final. - Guests celebrating a birthday on Labor Day weekend can receive a complimentary bottle of champagne with the purchase of a VIP table. - The venue is Maison AfriKin, 1600 NE 126th Street, Downtown North Miami, FL 33181, between Aventura, Miami Shores and Bal Harbour. - Sponsorship opportunities are available. - Full event details are posted at AfriKin’s Taste of AfriKin page.

Between the lines: - AfriKin is using Taste of AfriKin to blend cultural tourism with a food festival format that can appeal to both local attendees and Miami Spice visitors. - The concurrent art exhibition adds a sales and gallery component, not just a dining experience. - The mix of African, Caribbean and U.S.-based performers and chefs underscores the event’s diaspora focus rather than a single-country showcase. - AfriKin Foundation says the organization is a registered 501(c)(3) with EIN 85-2592611 and operates from Maison AfriKin at the Scott Galvin Community Center. - AfriKin Foundation was founded by Alfonso D. Brooks and produces the AfriKin Art Fair, African Fashion Week Miami and other cultural programming.

What's next: - Taste of AfriKin will take place on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 6, 2026. - AfriKin says the Art and the Beautiful Game: Africa on the World Stage exhibition will remain on view at Maison AfriKin throughout the event. - Works from Togolese-born artist Bamazi Talle’s 48-piece Flying Calabash collection and other artists will be available for purchase during the event. - Sponsorship inquiries can be sent to info@afrikin.org. - More information is available at afrikin.org.