Ikhlas Mohammed

Sudanese  Cultural and Story Telling Night

Nanna's Sudanese Cuisine

Join us for a night of delicious Sudanese cuisine, cultural, and captivating storytelling by Nanna - it's going to be an unforgettable

1083 Austin Ave NE

Experience the Heart of Sudan Through Food, Fashion, and Storytelling Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Sudanese culture, resilience, and community. Hosted by Ikhlas Mohammed and inspired by her mother, Magboula Yousif—affectionately known as Nanna—this event brings together traditional cuisine, personal storytelling, and immersive cultural experiences.🕔 Date &amp; Time: Saturday, May 30· 5:30 –8:30 PM (Doors open at 5:20 PM) 📍 Location: <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=766f321913853df38e2c3be1152563938e8269ab06c2295ebe036f0f6afb2744JmltdHM9MTc3ODgwMzIwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=02efba0c-52ba-6e63-1b0b-ae9153ec6ff9&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20vYWxpbmsvbGluaz91cmw9aHR0cCUzYSUyZiUyZmw1cGNjLm9yZyUyZiZzb3VyY2U9c2VycC1sb2NhbCZoPXdocXZRUzhIYkVRZWR5SCUyYnlhd0RoR21odVUxVkdSZkdEZGtkQ2g1ODFPNCUzZCZwPWx3X21hZ3NtbHQmaWc9QzFBREEzNTI4MDBDNEI2MjlBRjEzNTBGMUQzMjBBRjgmeXBpZD1ZTjc0MDdFM0M5MTBDQUZFMzg" title="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=766f321913853df38e2c3be1152563938e8269ab06c2295ebe036f0f6afb2744JmltdHM9MTc3ODgwMzIwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=02efba0c-52ba-6e63-1b0b-ae9153ec6ff9&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20vYWxpbmsvbGluaz91cmw9aHR0cCUzYSUyZiUyZmw1cGNjLm9yZyUyZiZzb3VyY2U9c2VycC1sb2NhbCZoPXdocXZRUzhIYkVRZWR5SCUyYnlhd0RoR21odVUxVkdSZkdEZGtkQ2g1ODFPNCUzZCZwPWx3X21hZ3NtbHQmaWc9QzFBREEzNTI4MDBDNEI2MjlBRjEzNTBGMUQzMjBBRjgmeXBpZD1ZTjc0MDdFM0M5MTBDQUZFMzg" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Little Five Points Community Center</a> 1083 Auston Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 3037 🎟️ Tickets: $35 General Admission (includes dinner, dessert, cold and hot drinks, henna, photo booth, and take-home gifts)Highlights Include:<ul><li>A heartfelt introduction to Nanna’s story and the legacy behind Nanna’s Sudanese Cuisine</li><li>Interactive storytelling and cultural exchange over traditional Sudanese snacks</li><li>A full Sudanese dinner featuring rich flavors, sweet dessert, and traditional coffee or tea</li><li>Henna art by local artists</li><li>Sudanese fashion try-ons with the elegant Toob and Jalabiya dresses</li><li>A photo booth to capture your experience in traditional attire</li><li>Take-home recipe cards, spice samples as a small gift to continue your cultural journey</li><li>Enjoy Sudanese Music while enjoying all this good stuff.</li><li>Vendor Line-ups of Sudanese perfumes, cloth, jewelry, and more.</li></ul>

Agenda

Discover Nanna's story a Sudanese mother who sold food to support her children, inspiring Nanna's Cuisine, where each dish honors her  Mohammed credits her mother as the foundation of her understanding of resilience. A successful entrepreneur, devoted mother, and natural leader, her mother consistently led by example. Despite facing significant personal and professional challenges, she remained strong, compassionate, and unwavering in her commitment to her family’s well-being.Her mother’s mission was clear: to provide her children with the best education and quality of life, regardless of the obstacles. Her determination and grace under pressure deeply influenced Ikhlas, teaching her that resilience is not just about enduring hardship, it’s about growing through it. As an immigrant in the U.S., Ikhlas has drawn on these lessons to overcome her own challenges, guided by the values of self-discipline, lifelong learning, and purposeful acti

Meet  Your host Ikhlas & Nanna 

The host will offer traditional Sudanese snacks, inviting guests to not only taste the flavors of Sudan but also share personal stories about food from their own cultures. Through these exchanges, the event will highlight how food connects us to memory, heritage, and love—revealing the deep emotional bonds that meals can carry across generations and borders. 

Interactive  story sharing session   

Enjoy the meal we’ve prepared together, complemented by traditional Sudanese coffee or tea and a sweet dessert. Guests will also receive take-home recipe cards and spice samples to continue exploring Sudanese flavors in their own kitchens.

Dinner and Social Time

Enjoy a traditional Sudanese henna experience and capture the moment in our photo booth, where you’ll have the chance to wear the elegant Sudanese “Toob”—a vibrant and flowing traditional dress.

Henna, Sudanese Fashion, Vendors Sales  &Photo Booth

Nanna's Sudanese Cuisine Cultural and Story Telling Night

Chow A La Carte / Uptown Test Kitchen

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