Cheza Nami is a California-based nonprofit organization that aims to promote cultural education and diversity awareness.
Aims to promote cultural education and diversity awareness in learning institutions, corporations, and communities that foster a more congenial relationship among its members.
Our mission is to preserve and encourage the appreciation of African culture by inspiring and educating the American public about Africa’s extensive and unique attributes, regardless of their heritage of origin.
Cheza Nami believes in a play-based, experiential approach to education and teaches African culture through dance, play, and movement. We use cultural activities such as dance, drumming, imaginative play, and song to provide interactive, educational experiences.
Cheza Nami Foundation proudly presents the 13th annual Taste of Africa® Festival in Livermore, CA
For fourteen years, Taste of Africa® has brought Bay Area families together to experience the breadth of African and African Diaspora cultures through live performance, food, dance, storytelling, and visual arts. This year’s festival is bigger and better — produced in partnership with Chanel Aleta Presents and featuring an expanded footprint, a world-class headliner, and deeper cultural programming for the whole family.
Culture Becomes the Classroom
Moving Together Dance Studio — Free pop-up classes led by professional teaching artists introducing participants to dance traditions from Africa and the Diaspora.
Karibu Circle for Kids and Families — Storytelling, books, crafts, and creative play with programming inspired by cultures across the continent.
Main Stage and African Marketplace — Live performances, makers, authors, food vendors, and entrepreneurs sharing the histories and contemporary expressions of African and Diaspora communities.
Community Resources — Health, education, and nonprofit partners connecting families with services that support wellness and access
ToA Presenting Sponsors
ToA Cultural Arts Sponsor
ToA Community Partner
ToA Community Partner
ToA Community Partner
ToA Community Partner
ToA Community Partner
Cheza Nami offers activities to community organizations, schools and corporations while addressing educational and social needs that help foster community building, global citizenship and personal enrichment through our core programs.