Sadiq Khan becomes first London Mayor to join hundreds celebrating Africa on the Trafalgar Square

 
Pic: Sadiq Khan takes photos with people at the Africa celebration event.
Staff reporter(wp/es):
Hundreds of people took to Trafalgar Square today to celebrate Africa as part of Black History Month.
The iconic square came alive with music and dancing at the 'Africa in the Square' event, which is now in its third year.
Sadiq Khan became the first London mayor to ever visit the annual event, which saw vistors enjoy live music, DJs, dancing, food stalls and an African market as the Mayor of London mingled with people and gave a speech.
The celebrations, which include a procession with African drumming and dancing, began at 12pm and will go on until 6pm.
"From Ghana to Gambia, Nigeria to Namibia, South Africa to Somalia, the contribution of African Londoners to our city is immense," Sadiq Khan told the crowds.
 Entrepreneur Kanya King, who founded the MOBO awards which celebrate black artists and music, welcomed Sadiq Khan to the stage and said she was "proud" to introduce the very first London mayor to speak at the event.

Many took to Twitter to share photos of the event, which is organised by the mayor's office.
Yusuf Manneh, said: "Hands up to Africa on the Square. This is just one amazing event, loving every second."
Emma Donnelly shared a photo of crowds listening to music on the stage and said: “I bloody love London."
 On his Facebook page shortly after he appeared at the event, Sadiq Khan said: "From Nigeria to Namibia, the Gambia to Ghana, Africa is beautifully weaved into the tapestry of London life.
 "Amazing energy here at Trafalgar Square - where I'm proud to be the first Mayor of London to attend #AfricaOnTheSquare and join thousands of Londoners to celebrate the contribution our African communities make to our city. #LoveLondon #LondonIsOpen."