A vibrant celebration of African culture has brought smiles, music, and unity to people of all backgrounds.
More than 280 guests gathered at the Holiday Inn in Newport for the second South Wales African Vibes (SWAV 2.0) event, organised by Dédé Heritage CIC, for a night of music, food, fashion, and entertainment.
Attendees travelled from across the UK and beyond, with communities from Africa, Wales, Britain, Asia, and more coming together to enjoy the celebration.
Cllr Deb Harvey, Mayor of Newport, attended the event with her consort, Cllr Tim Harvey, and described it as a joyful experience.
The Mayor said: "I have never been to such a happy place in my entire life.
"So welcoming, everyone dancing, it's just incredible.
"It's good to see the diversity in action, it's amazing.
"Really, really fantastic night."
The evening featured live music, African cultural performances, fashion, food, dancing, and entertainment, all brought together under the theme "One Night. Many Cultures. Unforgettable Vibes".
Audience feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many calling the event outstanding and saying it either met or exceeded their expectations.
A spokesperson for Dédé Heritage CIC said: "SWAV is delivered under Dédé Heritage CIC’s culture, community and entertainment pillar, using culture as a bridge to promote community cohesion, strengthen relationships and create positive change."
A spokesperson said: "SWAV 2.0 demonstrated the power of bringing communities together through culture, connection, and positive change."
Dédé Heritage CIC is now looking ahead to SWAV 3.0, building on the success of this year’s event.
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