Scramble For Gold: Africa Village - The Melting Pot for the Cultural, Artistic and Sporting Riches of Africa in London

There is the Olympic Village and there is the Africa Village, all in London.

Thanks to the Olympic Games, if you are an advocate for a United States of Africa, your dreams may have come true, though it will be very short-lived! For two weeks, starting July 27th when the Games begin, through August 12th, a hospitality lounge called "Africa Village" has been set up in the heart of London, at the Kensington Gardens, to welcome the public and to showcase the cultural, artistic and sporting riches of the African continent.

An initiative spearheaded by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), Africa Village will be open to the public daily from 9am to 10pm and will have representatives from all 53 African National Olympic Committees. It will be divided into two areas; Africa Land and Africa House. Africa Land will showcase Olympic-themed events combined with modern and traditional African music concerts, fashion shows, art displays, African stage plays and the most appetizing of all, an on site African restaurant. Yumm! There will also be a daily celebration of medals won by an African athlete, accompanied with interviews and photo sessions with the winning athletes. Africa House, on the other hand, will serve as a welcoming area for African Olympic athletes and African sports leaders.

This will be the first time in the history of the Olympic Games where all African countries have united as one, to support each other, showcase our rich and diverse cultures and most of all, in unity, Scramble for Gold!

If you happen to be in London during the games, I encourage you to come immerse yourself in the sweetness and richness of Africa Village.

Details : Free entrance from 9am - 10pm. Tube station: South Kensington (District or Circle line).