AKA Brings South Africa To Toronto At Okayafrica’s 'Africa In The 6' During NBA All-Star Weekend

Check out photos from the Okayafrica NBA All-Star Weekend party in Toronto with AKA, DJ Moma and DJ Fanatic.

Okayafrica brought South African rap superstar AKA to Toronto to perform at the inaugural Africa In The 6 during the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities. The party at the Berkeley Church was a mix of NBA delegates and rap fans throughout the diaspora who braved record-breaking cold to come party on a Friday night.

Alongside AKA was fellow South African DJ Fanatic and Everyday People’s DJ Moma. The event was in partnership with Inbound Africa and sponsored by TRANSFAST, World Wide Money Transfer.

Check out the gallery of images from the party above.

Good Morning Toronto ??? ... Today I'll be running through the actual 6⃣, with my actual woes. This isn't a song. This is my real life. ? #3RDWRLDBOSS ❄️
A photo posted by AKA (@akaworldwide) on Feb 12, 2016 at 1:52am PST

Thank You to everybody who braved the -20❄️ degree whether to show love ❤️ Especially my fellow AFRICANS in Toronto. ? If I made you feel HOME for at least 30mins then my mission is accomplished. ⭐️ Thank You to @nba_africa and @okayplayerafrica for having us. #3RDWRLDBOSS ? #AfricaInThe6⃣ A photo posted by AKA (@akaworldwide) on Feb 13, 2016 at 1:25am PST

Myself & the Bossman Amadou Gallo Fall ? #AfricaInThe6⃣ #3RDWRLDBOSS ? #nbaallstarweekend ?? @nba_africa
A photo posted by AKA (@akaworldwide) on Feb 13, 2016 at 1:30am PST

GOOD MORNING CANADA ?6⃣❤️? #3RDWRLDBOSS ? A photo posted by AKA (@akaworldwide) on Feb 13, 2016 at 7:49am PST

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