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Home • Hair

Hair Street Style: A Taste of Africa

The second annual celebration of African culture and cuisine included dining, dancing and drinks honoring the chef of the year, JJ Johnson of The Cecil Harlem, and restaurateurs of the year, Sivan baron. While attendees enjoyed curated cuisine, we snapped photos of a few standout hairstyles. Take a look.
By By Deena Campbell Photos By Hann · Updated October 27, 2020
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African Pride

Loiraeta Amoako attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Malinda Gonsalves attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Vonnie Williams attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Biesola B. attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Matilda Leesus attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Jennifer Melendez attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Maame Boabeye attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Ena Ibeh attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Sharon Reason attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Tamika Lawrence attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Sharon Beason attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Nina attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Amoi Alawoyea attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Erin Hawkins attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Kimberly Marshall attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Augustine attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Barbra Sam attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Bette Mongeshe attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Tiffani Holland attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Fabiola Aniton attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Daree Lewis attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Kesana Francis attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Janelle Mack attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa
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African Pride

Kandia Johnson attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

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African Pride

Pascole D. attends the Edible Bazaar Benefit in New York City.

A Taste of Africa