<p>Created in 1978 by Mamadou Kont&eacute;, the Africa F&ecirc;te Festival first took place in Paris. The event was meant to increase the public awareness of the condition of African immigrated workers in France. The purpose of the label Africa F&ecirc;te Diffusion that organized the event was to promote new talented musicians as well as the diversity of African music. Since 1986, the Africa F&ecirc;te Festival has now his American version, and after wandering around 15 American cities, African F&ecirc;te moved to Africa and the Indian Ocean.</p>