Mayor Sarno joins for Grand Opening of Africana Villa

Mayor Sarno states, “It was a pleasure to join in celebrating the grand opening of our newest grocery store market, Africana Villa on Saturday as well as the Africana Bowl restaurant with owner Roseline Chukwu Chiuwa and family. This new market, which is located in the completely transformed building on the corner of Locust street and Dickinson street, specializes in providing authentic African grocery’s and is the first West Africana market in Springfield. Next door is the Africana Bowl restaurant and a clothing shop with beautiful and vibrant clothing and accessories. I want to thank this family-owned business for their continued belief and investment in our Springfield. So come on down and check out all of the fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, meats, seafood, and the great food and apparel too."