Singer Jeffrey Osborne performs.

U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (7th Dist.) accepts the title of Grand Baba (father) of the 26th Annual African Festival of the Arts at Washington Park.

Singer Joan Collaso.

L-R Judges, Fred Bates; Leonard Murray; Andrea Buford; Dominic Ross; John Lyke and fest founder Patrick Woodtor.

L-R Susan Peters Univ of Chicago Medicine Judge Leonard Murray, Laurie Lathrop, PNC; Patrick Woodtor Tony Smith PNC and Joe Harrington, fest chair.

Judge Fredrenna Lyle and fest founder Patrick Woodtor enjoy a moment.

Michael Jackson impersonator Rico entertains at the children's pavilion.

Shoppers enjoy food, jewelry, arts and crafts at the festival.

Authentic African makeup sported by Wayne (Mustard) Armstrong.

Com-Ed displays their ice box race car and little Jeremy Powell for festival goers. ComEd’s Patrick Grave gives the youngster tips.

Rainbow of dresses from the African Diaspora giving Macy’s and other boutiques a run for their money.

Artist Oboku Osei draws Lavaughn Booth.