Dear All,
Here are the reasons why you should be excited about Ekhayeni – The African Village, Opening 1 August 2017. The opening of Ekhayeni – The African Village brings with it an array of new shopping and lifestyle choices. We are there to inspire and nurture healthy communities by building a Local and Sustainable Traditional African Food Supply System in a Vibrant, Diverse and Inclusive Marke
t place while promoting Cultural and Heritage Tourism. Country themed and built within 1.2 Hectares of architectural beauty and creative design, the Village blends the desires and needs of any shopper. The African Village Features the following:
1. African Traditional Food Outlets - A Chance to Delight in a diverse African Cuisines:
The African Village will be home to a number of Africa’s Traditional Food Outlets offering an array of an exotic fusion of culinary delights, blending both traditional and contemporary dishes that bring the authentic and diverse taste of Africa's finest cooking to you.
2. A Farmers Market:
Farmers’ markets are at their prime right now, overflowing with fruits and vegetables that have been harvested at their peak. When it comes to seeking the freshest, sweetest flavours and stocking up for canning or freezing, Ekhayeni Farmers Market is the place to be.
3. Kids Playcentre
Our Kids PlayCentre offers a Drop & Shop facility, so you can leave your children in the hands of qualified childcare for fun educational activities for a couple of hours while you can get some shopping done in peace!
4. The Events Centre:
This is the heart beat of our Village. The Events Centre will host many a function including, cultural festivals, fashion shows, music festivals and competitions
5. The Music Studio:
The Music Studio's fun and educational classes for pre-schoolers up to teens feature an early childhood music education program that is taught by qualified teachers. Age-appropriate classes will ensure that your child receives lots of personal attention
6. The Art Studio:
Art classes at our Studio are designed to intentionally develop the inner artist. Structured around weekly themes, a teacher will guide your child through different techniques, encouraging experimentation and creativity with the aim of unleashing the artist within.
7. Hair Studio & Nail Bar:
Our Hairstudio is especially structured for those adorning natural hair, locs or dreads. Will also offer a “transitioning” service for those with relaxed / treated hair looking to get their hair back to its natural state. With prices that won’t knock your socks off, a well-trained team of Afro-hairdressers, this is definitely a place an African woman can trust
8. Herbal Shop:
Our Herbal Shop is a provider of health promoting herbs and complimentary services, including education and educational materials. We understand that radiant health is the result of good living and a healthy lifestyle. As a team, we are dedicated to aiding and guiding you on your path to perfect health, and to building a better world as a result. With our tonic bar, complimentary herbal consultations, and over 1000 herbal formulations made from the finest quality herbs in the world, we are sure that we can be your principal wellness centre, serving the many needs you may have in order to achieve perfect health.
9. Tour Operators & Travel Agencies:
Will be there to offer expert advice to guide you in making one of your most important decisions—how to spend your invaluable time off.
10. African Couture Outlets
Our African Couture Outlets will not just be about Clothing but Visual Statements that are Part Art and Part Fashion.
11. Art and Craft Shop
Our art and Craft shop will carry extraordinary, exotic and unique collections of African arts and craft products, offered to you at the most competitive prices.
12. Plants and Herbs Nursery:
Will specialize in the production and sales of vegetables, herbs, seedlings and young plants, for the professional and hobby markets.
11. Communication Centre:
Our communication centre will be equipped to offer secretarial services to our visitors
Ekhayeni – The African Village brings you the taste of the Real Africa, all encapsulated within a shopping environment that has been designed to entertain and inspire. Make sure you book out the weekend of 4 – 5 August 2017 to experience the launch of Ekhayeni – The African Village!
