- Chicago, IL
- African Entertainment
- $500 and up
Aundrea D. B. said
“Such professionals! So much grace and just a fun presentation overall! ”
The 8 Best African Entertainers for hire in Chicago, IL
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24 African Entertainers serving Chicago, IL
- Chicago, IL
- African Entertainment
- $250 and up
Navarris D. H. said
“They were GREAT!!! The energy, the professionalism and the presentation were all top tier. Thank you. ”
West African Drum Ensemble
- Chicago, IL
- African Entertainment
- Contact for rates
Will S. said
“Taylor is a world, renowned musician who I have worked for in many capacities. He is a professional and an exciting performer. He is an expert in African drumming and the history of the music. His... ”
- Chicago, IL
- African Entertainment
- Contact for rates
Sheila said
“Excellent, we. Absolutely enjoyed the show! ”
- Glenwood, IL
- African Entertainment
- 23 miles from Chicago
- Contact for rates
Nicole S. said
“The children enjoyed the drumming and story telling. It was the perfect way to observe Black History Month. ”
- Chicago, IL
- African Entertainment
- $400-2000
We are a performing arts group primarily servicing toward cultural arts. We perform for very diverse audiences including schools, birthday parties, festivals...
- Chicago, IL
- Aerialist / African Entertainment
- Contact for rates
Lynn C. said
“Sanya added the perfect touch to our company's party. She was so elegant and left everyone wondering how she could pull off floating in the air and make it look completely effortless! We also... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Dancer / African Entertainment
- $200 and up
Mark T. said
“I needed dancers with an African theme for a music video and they delivered. They were totally awesome and got everything I needed. I look forward to putting the music video together and publishing... ”
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Quick facts for African Entertainment in Chicago, IL
1,034 quotes sent
In the past year, African Entertainment have sent 1,034 quotes to event planners.
139th most popular
African Entertainment rank #139 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
4.9 out of 5 stars
There are 432 African Entertainment reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
1.8 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1.8 days (on average) to hire a African Entertainment.
Chicago ranks #1
Chicago is the most popular city for African Entertainment requests in Illinois.
Popular events
African Entertainment are typically hired for Nonprofit Events, School Assemblies, and Cultural Events in Chicago, IL.
Illinois ranks #1
Illinois is the most popular state for African Entertainment requests in the United States.
Past events for African Entertainment in Chicago, IL
The Best
African Entertainment
5.0
February 21, 2026
30 minutes
Excellent, we. Absolutely enjoyed the show!
Event total
$285
About booking African Entertainment in Chicago, IL
Add African culture to your next event with a traditional African performance! Find everything from African drummers to African dance troupes on GigSalad. You can book African entertainment for all types of themed events like birthday parties, corporate events, fairs, festivals, and more. They can also provide an educational experience for school assemblies and college events.
The cost of hiring African entertainment in Chicago, Illinois will vary depending on the length of the event and the type of performers you want to hire. A full stage show that combines live African music and dance performances will cost more than a solo musician or duo. Contact the local African performers above to get a quote customized for your event.
While browsing profiles for Chicago African entertainment, look through photos and watch videos to learn more about their performances. Then read reviews from past clients to see if they have experience with events like yours. When talking with performers, discuss important details like spacing needs, setup requirements, arrival times, and any special requests you might have.
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African Entertainment serving the Chicago, IL area
These African Entertainment serve the wider Chicago and Cook county area and travel to Lincoln Park, Cicero, Irving Park, Oak Park, Berwyn, Stickney, Forest Park, Forest View, Elmwood Park, North Riverside, River Forest, Lincolnwood, Riverside, Amf Ohare, Lyons, Hines, Maywood, Harwood Heights, River Grove, Summit, Summit Argo, Burbank, Hometown, Evergreen Park, Broadview, Norridge, Melrose Park, Evanston, Brookfield, and Skokie.