Los Angeles Hosts 18th Akwaaba Sundays Celebrating Nkrumah Legacy Pan-African Cuisine

The 18th edition of Akwaaba Sundays in South Central Los Angeles celebrated Ghanaian cuisine and Pan-African culture, coinciding with what would have been Ghana’s first President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's 116th birthday. Organized by Paul Ekow Gyimah, the event featured traditional Ghanaian dishes such as smoked chicken groundnut soup, garden egg stew, and fishermen's soup, paired with wines from Black-owned vineyards like Ward Four Wines and Bodkin Wines. The event emphasized cultural preservation, Pan-African unity, and community interconnectedness through the African philosophy of Ubuntu, while supporting social initiatives against illegal mining in Ghana. Akwaaba Sundays serves as a platform promoting African heritage, entrepreneurs, and products, connecting attendees to African history and contemporary innovation. The initiative highlights the craftsmanship behind African cuisine and wines, celebrating diversity and inclusion within the Pan-African diaspora. Through these efforts, the event fosters cultural education and entrepreneurial support across the global African community.