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Entertainment:
2 days of non-stop performances on two stages:
Western
Union Stage and Vigo Stage!!
The festival will feature musical performances by local
African bands and artists, cultural dances, fashion shows, art &
craft exhibits, African foods,a variety of vendors and a children’s
area with games, hands-on activities and storytelling. |
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Wayna: Ethiopian-born and raised in Washington
D.C., Wayna is a critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter whose
music infuses R&B, jazz, blues and funk. www.wayna.net
Wayna's performance is co-sponsored by LilSoSo Productions
www.lilsoso.com
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Mike Okri: is a renowned Nigerian artist of international
acclaim. A legend in the early nineties in the Nigerian music
industry with chart topping albums his style is an afro-western
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Jabali Afrika: originates from East Africa's Kenya. The band's
original sound, however, is attributed to its own unique mixture
and special fusion of African rhythms and talented in both singing
and dancing. www.jabali-afrika.com |
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Waaw Band: originally from Senegal is a New York City based
group that performs authentic mbalax music of the Wolof people
from Senegal. Mbalax is a highly danceable
music style characterized by complex polyrhythmic percussion
and dramatic vocal harmonies. www.myspace.com/waawbandmbalax
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Kingdom Vibes Band: D.C. Based with members from different
African countries, playing the latest in African beats and rhythms
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Comedienne Y.vee is a rising star in the comedy circuit. This
talented performer was a 2007 finalist in the District's Funniest
College Student Competition. Featured performances include:
DC Improv, The Miss Nigerian in America Pageant, Worth the Wait
Revolution 2007 Event Hosted by Jonathan Slocumb, and alongside
Comedians Mike Washington, Sean Sarvis and Akintunde. www.myspace.com/yvonneorji |
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Omékongo Dibinga is an Urban Music Award Winner is
a spoken word artist, rapper, actor, and motivational speaker.
He is the Founder & CEO of Free Your Mind Publishing. A
first generation Congolese-American who was described by Nikki
Giovanni as “outstanding, exciting, and new while being
very old”, Omékongo writes and performs in English,
French and Swahili, and has occasionally used Wolof in his writings.www.omekongo.com.
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Julio Kabongo, Makossa Super Star from Cameroon.
Makossa is a type of music which is most popular in urban
areas in Cameroon. It is similar to soukous, except it includes
strong bass rhythm and a prominent horn section. |
| Nkang-Tsum:
Masquerade and Drumming from Cameroon. |
They will be featured
on both Saturay & Sunday! |
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The Chicago Afrobeat Project: is a nine-piece
band that incorporates influences from funk, rock, jazz, afro-cuban,
traditional afrobeat such as Ghanian highlife and Nigerian juju
music. www.chicagoafrobeatproject.com |
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Tosin Aribisala and the Hallelujazz Project: This DC based
band consist of member from different African countries and
the United States with a goal to bring forth a cross-cultural
musical spectrum by merging traditional African musical concepts
with a blend of jazz elements and other contemporary music genres.
www.teegroove.com |
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Lion Band: Originally from Cameroon, will be playing the latest
music Makossa & Soukous styles of Cameroon. |
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Elikeh: A roots afropop collective with music originating
from Togo, West Africa. Elikeh signifies something that is
rooted whether in the soil or in tradition. The band crafts
a unique fusion of traditional rhythms with afrobeat, soukous,
reggae, jazz and rock. www.elikeh.com |
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Anna Mwalagho is internationally recognized as the “Queen
of spoken Afro beat” also “Mama Africa.” She
has captivated many with her blend of spoken word, African dance,
music, acting, and storytelling into an electrifying one woman
show. www.annamwalagho.com |
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Nu World Art Ensemble, a community based touring theater company
that utilizes the performing arts as healing tool to tackle
pertinent issues that affect young people and their families,
presents riveting theater productions based on the true experiences
of our young participants. |
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TolumiDE is a Singer- Songwriter of Nigerian-Canadian decent.
Her music is uniquely branded as inspiring & enlightening
RnB/Soul/Gospel with elements of World & Afro-pop sounds
which catches the attention of youth and adult audiences. www.tolumidemusic.com |
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Music, Dance,
Fasion Shows, Artists, Poets, Comedians, Storytellers, etc.
Join FestAfrica in celebrating the wonders of the African
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